Project Torque Zilla
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 7:51 pm
Hi there,
Well, Since the last trip and I was not satisfied with my XJ performance. therefore I decided along with my friend Saleh Al Zaabi (al zaabi) to create torque monsters .
& yes , nothing better than building a J33P from scratches. So, imagine building two of them
Started ordering parts and most of them are expected to arrive by next week
we've ordered the following :
Rough Country 4.5'' lift kit
(Front: Lifted coil springs, upper and lower adjustable X-Flex control arms, adjustable track bar, brake line relocating brackets, and sway-bar disconnects.
Rear: Lifted leaf springs, u-bolts, and brake line relocating bracket.
Shocks: Kit includes (4) Nitro 9000 shocks.)
NP231 Slip Yoke Eliminator
Rear Extended Drive shaft
1.5" Wheel Spacers
Performance Steering Stabilizer
Control Arm Drop Kit
Shock Boots
Mickey Thompson Side biter 15'' wheels
Motive Gear's Standard Performance Ring and Pinions (4.56 gear ratio) Dana 30 front &Chrysler 8.25 rear diff.
we had to open the diff. to determine if it is a high pinion or low pinion (front) and if it is a Chrysler or Dana 35 (rear)
In addition , we have made a custom tubular front & rear bumpers, custom front & rear Diff. reenforcement and working on a custom roof rack (which i wanted to install my 52'' LED light)
With this setup we have a custom made CAI & Headers and this will conclude stage one of the build.
After completing this stage we will go for an LS1 V8 swap utilizing the stock transmission (for the time being at least). we have ordered one engine mount kit, transmission adapter, bell housing and looking for a suitable clutch & suitable radiator upgrade.
And this second stage will hopefully transform the XJ to a real sand monster that I decided to call TORQUE ZILLA
Hey , where is that NO PICS smiley
I'll try to get them as soon as I come back from work in JUNE
By the way we didn't decide which tires & size to use yet however I think that a set of 33s would look nice any ideas
Well, Since the last trip and I was not satisfied with my XJ performance. therefore I decided along with my friend Saleh Al Zaabi (al zaabi) to create torque monsters .
& yes , nothing better than building a J33P from scratches. So, imagine building two of them
Started ordering parts and most of them are expected to arrive by next week
we've ordered the following :
Rough Country 4.5'' lift kit
(Front: Lifted coil springs, upper and lower adjustable X-Flex control arms, adjustable track bar, brake line relocating brackets, and sway-bar disconnects.
Rear: Lifted leaf springs, u-bolts, and brake line relocating bracket.
Shocks: Kit includes (4) Nitro 9000 shocks.)
NP231 Slip Yoke Eliminator
Rear Extended Drive shaft
1.5" Wheel Spacers
Performance Steering Stabilizer
Control Arm Drop Kit
Shock Boots
Mickey Thompson Side biter 15'' wheels
Motive Gear's Standard Performance Ring and Pinions (4.56 gear ratio) Dana 30 front &Chrysler 8.25 rear diff.
we had to open the diff. to determine if it is a high pinion or low pinion (front) and if it is a Chrysler or Dana 35 (rear)
In addition , we have made a custom tubular front & rear bumpers, custom front & rear Diff. reenforcement and working on a custom roof rack (which i wanted to install my 52'' LED light)
With this setup we have a custom made CAI & Headers and this will conclude stage one of the build.
After completing this stage we will go for an LS1 V8 swap utilizing the stock transmission (for the time being at least). we have ordered one engine mount kit, transmission adapter, bell housing and looking for a suitable clutch & suitable radiator upgrade.
And this second stage will hopefully transform the XJ to a real sand monster that I decided to call TORQUE ZILLA
Hey , where is that NO PICS smiley
I'll try to get them as soon as I come back from work in JUNE
By the way we didn't decide which tires & size to use yet however I think that a set of 33s would look nice any ideas