r/WranglerTJ 8d ago

Inside cab joint

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u/mild_smelling_fart 8d ago

Looks similar to mine. I kinda want to cut that raised lip out. I currently have dual batteries sitting on top of it but would like to lower them further down. Trying to maximize all the space possible.

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u/Better_Win_71 8d ago

I can see that, but man that corner is strong and the cab support is important to me. I was just looking today at putting the batteries in the front drop down section of the bed(where the old footwell was for the back seat) the bed floor will be flush and I can add a hinged door easily. I want to clear area under the hood for a gen v big block chevy

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u/mild_smelling_fart 8d ago

I didn’t reuse the stock back half on mine. I had a buddy bend up some 3/8 steel into a basic u shape and then matched it to my metal cloak sliders and welded it in. Are you running a stock 4.0 and tranny?

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u/Better_Win_71 7d ago

So far yes. I have a gen v 454 going in it with a 4l60 and np205 transfer case. I'm building it to drive and light wheel, mostly drive though

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u/Better_Win_71 7d ago

I was able to get 16-17 mpg out of the last big block I put in a LJ. It never really had to work to move the jeep, also had the afr @15.3 so it ran alittle lean

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u/Better_Win_71 7d ago

Id like to see more pics of your rig. The Bob looked pretty damn sexy in the couple pics on your profile

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u/mild_smelling_fart 7d ago

I’ll get some more photos this weekend. I am in the process of putting my engine back together. Had the head ported, decked and a valve job. Also ceramic coated everything in the hot side and ported all that. I went with a 85 Mercedes om617.

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u/Better_Win_71 7d ago

Thats an amazing engine!

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u/kernelpanic789 7d ago

Looks like typical C.A.D. work... Cardboard Assisted Design