89 Wrangler (YJ) - Project "Barbie's Jeep" (Update 7-05-2011)

[Proud and Powerful]

sweet project 

[BUDGETBOGGER03]

what did u do with the seats out of it? wanna sell them?

[Woody JR]

sounds and looks great

[mrclean]

**A small update but picking up steam** (also, the stock YJ seats where sold a while ago)

All of the new front suspension is tacked in place and is being welded in professionally as we speak as well as a full custom roll cage (pics to come very soon!).  Also picked up a set of 35" KM2's that are like new for an unheard of price (came with wheels too!).  As soon as it's back it'll be getting the drivetrain put in as well as the custom built 8.8 with disc and detroit locker.  As of right now, plan to have it ready to go for a August 4-6 Silver lake trip.

Some sample picks (sorry for the poor quality)

[Proud and Powerful]

looking good 

[mrclean]

Some updates from last night:
** Engine and trans are hopefully in for the last time.  Had to get some new gaskets for the 231 t-case, but it's ready to go in now as well with it's fresh SYE installed.  Front axle has been installed for the last time and the Dana 35 finally got swapped for a disc braked, Detroit locker 8.8 rear.  Hope to be driving this in about 3 weeks.  We'll see what happens.

Old suspension gone


New suspension in


Engine/trans going in


Now sitting in their new home



8.8 before install (with my friend Eric)


I'll try to post more pics, just been busy trying to find time to work on it.  Still have a ton to do, but where there's a will there's a way!!

[SUCKYJUNK]

What is the status of your Jeep today?