Decepticon. The daily driver build.

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You got the narrow bodies it looks like.

I like using those as I've got a feeling that the "normal" size joints of thiers and all other manufacturers can lead to binding since the body contacts the mounting ears far before they reach the rotational limits of the joint itself.

Not gonna lie. There were so many choices I got those by chance.

 

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Oil change and tire rotation day. Last bit of maintenance before our trip to Windrock in 2 weeks. Gonna drive it there and hopefully back.

 

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Well. Windrock did not go according to plans. Smoked my transmission. The trails were a mess. On a steep uphill section of trail the mud was 8" deep and the consistency of peanutbutter. Did not end well.

Chris as Windrock Jeep Outpost called in a favor and got me into Napier Transmission just outside of Oakridge.

Currently getting a rebuild done. The guys at the shop are phenomenal people. Litterally offered me the keys to their house to stay the night and also to drive me 3+ hours to my mom's house in KY at 10pm.

Can't say enough good things about them.

Hopefully will be done by the weekend.

 

[MigGunslinger]

RIP little repackaged minivan transmission.

That is cool how above and beyond the shop went for you.

 

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Just talked to the shop. Will be done sometime next week.

He said he's putting a new torque converter with kevlar woven clutches, oversized and extra planetary gears, oversized shafts, hard mounted cooler with hard lines, a fan and thermostat, Transgo shift kit, billet servo pack, and probably more I'm forgetting... plus he noticed my rear main seal was leaking so he dropped the oil pan, hammered the dent out of it, replaced the seal and and exhaust hardware that was crusty.

 

[Tryloff]

It's always nice hearing about shops that do a good thorough job rather than the guys with blinders on only fixing what they're told

 

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Small update. Picking it up Friday and making some stops at family on the way home. Should have it home by Sunday afternoon.

 

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Not home yet, but drove 7 hours yesterday. Drove back roads in the TN mountains, drove on the interstate, drove in stop and go traffic. No transmission issues and it shifts like butter.

He told me everything he did to the trans, but I can't remember all of it. He sent a bunch of pics so I'll try to put some context with them.

Actual speed 75mph.

New clutch pack.

New planetary gear set with one additional gear, and he tig welded the pins.

More new parts.

Billet servo valves? I think...

 

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New rear main seal and pan gasket.

Not sure what these are. But new one is on the right and is stronger because the lack of grooves.

New trans cooler going in. All braided lines and 8AN fittings.

 

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Made it home Sunday and have been driving it all week. Transmission shifts smoother than it ever has.

Here's a pic of the cooler lines on the trans end. Size 8AN lines.

 

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Other than moving some stuff around on the tailgate I am calling this build in it's current form done. Thanks for all the help and suggestions.

I feel like I've built an extremely capable daily driver without taking any shortcuts.

Build list:
Wranglerfix PCM
Optima yellowtop battery
Rockjock Antirock front swaybar
Metalcloak rear swaybar links
Rubi 241 Tcase
Stage 3 transmission
Rubi front D44
Rubi rear D44
Tom Woods driveshafts
USA Alloy axle shafts
4.88 gears
Rear ARB locker
Rear ARB diff cover
Front Rubi locker
Front Metalcloak diff cover
Metalcloak ext brake lines
Metalcloak 3.5" springs
Metalcloak track bars
Metalcloak Rocksport shocks
Summit racing alum JJ control arms
Barnes Tcase skidplate
UC Fab alum engine skidplate
Metalcloak steering skid
ZJ V8 steering
AEG front fenders
Metalcloak alum rear corner armor
Metalcloak LED tail lights
JCR rockrails
Currie front bumper w hoop
Warn winch
Rugged Ridge HD tailgate hinges
Motobilt tailgate accesory panel
Wavian 5gal jerrycan
Rotopax 2gal h2o can
35" Cooper M/T tires
15x8 Procomp wheels
Smittybilt rear cargo lockbox

 

[gt1guy]

You now have yourself a well sorted sleeper Jeep. Well done.

 

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Rearranged the tailgate. Thinking about it I didn't need any extra gas even while in Moab. So a 5 gallon Jerry can is overkill. However a 2 gallon gas and a 2 gallon water rotopax seems more practical.

 

[RogueShot12er]

Looks much better!

 

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Looks much better!

I think so too. Plus if I'm not using the containers I can remove them and won't have a big cage thing hanging off the back like I did with the Jerry can mount.