5.7 Hemi and Highline Body Kit

[hemifiedjeeptj]

This is my '02 Jeep Wrangler that is getting a complete make over this winter, and here is the build up as it's coming along. All work is being done by 2 Track Minds Offroad in Flushing, MI www.2tmo.com

Items in Red are being added to this current Build Up:

Engine:

5.7 Liter Hemi - 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Axles:

Solid Axle Dana 60's w/ ARB Air Lockers
5.13 Gears
CTM U-Joints
Warn Front Locking Hubs
Superior Axle Shafts

Tires & Wheels:

40" Nitto Mud Grapplers
17" Walker Evans Bead Lock Rims

Suspension:

Modified 6" Full Traction Long Arm
16" Fox Racing Shox Coil-Overs - Front
14" Fox Racing Shox Coil-Overs - Rear
Fox Racing Air Bump Stops - Front & Rear
Custom 6" Wheel Base Stretch

Transmisson:

545RFE Automatic

Transfer Case:

Atlas II 4.3:1

Chasis:

2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sport

Bumpers:

Overkill Engineering Rock Crawler Bumper
Modified Expedition One Rear Bumper w/ Custom Rear Winch Mount
Custom 2TM Crusher Corners
Custom 2TM Rocker Guards

Roll Cage:

Custom 2TM Full Roll Cage

Additional Items:

AEV High Line Kit
PSC Hydro Assist
Corbeau CR1 Seats
Corbeau Baja SS Bench Seat
Corbeau 5 - Point Harnesses
Ultimate Air On Board Air System
Delta Tech Sky Bar
Delta Tech 550 Series Offroad Lights

Here is what my Jeep went in looking like:

http://lh3.google.com/Go4x4ItJeep/RxPw5z8ki1I/AAAAAAAADQY/2hx7Bw7_dOI/DSC00179.JPG?imgmax=512

http://lh5.google.com/Go4x4ItJeep/RnlJt8q8aEI/AAAAAAAACms/ScOGuakPnW0/2007%2520jeep%2520jamboree%2520marble%2520head%252 0%28121%29.jpg?imgmax=512

The Highline Kit so far in mock up so the fenders can be cut to fit the coil-overs:

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http://lh5.google.com/Go4x4ItJeep/R8-BlUoAXxI/AAAAAAAAESM/rj99eAvQPpc/100_1869.jpg?imgmax=512

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The Hemi Install at mock up:

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For more pics visit the photo album:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Go4x4ItJeep/TheUltimateBuildPart2

[AEV Matt]

Any updates? Looks like a Beast!

Matt

[hemifiedjeeptj]

Here are some pics of the Hood and Tailgate just getting back from paint. The hood has been modified w/ AEV JK Side Hood Vents to make it stand out and be different than everyone else's. The tailgate is simply a TJ to CJ swap.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/jeepinlunatic/brads%20TJ/P5140031.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/jeepinlunatic/brads%20TJ/P5140035.jpg

[jeepfreak]

nice job on the hood vents.

[JeepinJon]

I really like that tailgate. I have seen it done on many TJs and I think it is always a shame to cover it up with a spare.

[hemifiedjeeptj]

Here are some more pics w/ the truely custom hood and fenders on.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj91/2TMO/Brads%20TJ/100_2281.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj91/2TMO/Brads%20TJ/100_2282.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj91/2TMO/Brads%20TJ/100_2283.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj91/2TMO/Brads%20TJ/100_2271.jpg

[Laurie]

I'm loving your JK side vent idea... I might need to copy that :D

[hemifiedjeeptj]

GO FOR IT!!! I just know the shop was a bit hesitant to do it, because a replacement hood is so expensive. But they did such a great job on the first try. It actually looks like it belongs. I know it took awhile to do, but turned out sweet. They even taked nuts and bolts on the backside of the vents to make it match the center vent. It looks like it came that way from AEV.

[timekpr]

I met the guys from 2-Track at the Drummond Island Jamboree. Were you at the Jamboree? Or is the vehicle they thought might come up. I am thinking about bringing mine across the lake (from WI) to have them do some work. If this wasn't your Jeep at the Jamboree I saw another Jeep they did there. It would appear they do some fine work.

[hemifiedjeeptj]

Yeah I was supposed to be there, but a few things got turned around. I really wish I was there though, it's always a blast on DI. They do awesome work, I'm lovin' the Hemi more and more everyday. I'm going to be taking my Jeep back in this fall to do some bigger upgrades, I really can't say enough about the shop and the guys that run it.

[jared]

the one thing i love about hemi engines is how easy they are to work on, i have done a few cylinder head replacements and you could feasably do one in a little over 2 hours start to finish.

pushrods are great :p

[PKSJP]

Awesome Jeep dude!

What else to you want to do to it?

[2TM Jason]

Here is some update pictures of this TJ.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/jeepinlunatic/brads%20TJ/100_2468.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/jeepinlunatic/brads%20TJ/100_2469.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/jeepinlunatic/brads%20TJ/100_2470.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/jeepinlunatic/brads%20TJ/100_2471.jpg

[2TM Jason]

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj91/2TMO/2TM%20at%20WLB%204x4%20show/100_1561.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/jeepinlunatic/brads%20TJ/100_2473.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/jeepinlunatic/brads%20TJ/100_2474.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/jeepinlunatic/brads%20TJ/100_2475.jpg

[forsakenfuture]

I wish i would of stolen your JK vent idea.


This is off topic,but i noticed that you had an ARB snorkel.Is it true that you cant take the doors off with it?

[Jdemonto]

Great work! Any more pics of the CJ tailgate conversion and the trick rear fenders?

Jason

[hemifiedjeeptj]

I wish i would of stolen your JK vent idea.


This is off topic,but i noticed that you had an ARB snorkel.Is it true that you cant take the doors off with it?

You can if you take the time to carefully unbolt the screws that mount the snorkel to the windshield frame.

[hemifiedjeeptj]

Great work! Any more pics of the CJ tailgate conversion and the trick rear fenders?

Jason

I thought I had some more pics of the CJ Tailgate but I don't, I know that some 4x4 magazine recently did a write-up on their conversion.

Hey Thanks Jason for posting up the finished pics.

[Jdemonto]

I thought I had some more pics of the CJ Tailgate but I don't, I know that some 4x4 magazine recently did a write-up on their conversion.

Hey Thanks Jason for posting up the finished pics.

I liked your CJ tailgate conversion so much I decided to swap out mine! A friend of mine has done this conversion too.

http://www.savagesun4x4.com/enter/jeep_installs/cj_to_tj_tailgate_install.html


Jason

[MrVegas]

Alright Jason I've shared two photo's with friends on Jeepforum.com Everyone's asking about your TJ. I'd like to invite you and ask if it's cool I just right click and copy your spec's to share. Very Bad *** THANK YOU FOR SHARING. I'm loving it. :D I am MrVegas on Jeepforum.com as well.

[Vega]

THat thing looks like a beast. Have you taken out for a good spin yet? How does that Hemi pull and handle? Great work by those guys.