Build Project Comman'DOH

[Cowboy63b]

Do it! Everyone seems to hate LS swaps as much as they used hate sbc swaps. But they were common and are common, for a reason. The custom frame just makes sense. The old jeep frames were limp noodles.

I'm debating it. I could keep the maggy engine now, because its there, or a 5.3 and 4L60. I'm still wanting a 241OR for the TC, so, the trans will have to be modified/rebuilt anyway,

I'm no builder, so the frame could end up being some junk i cobble, or buying one from TDK or Grant Chapman who builds Commando parts.

 

[1Sinner]

Look for cj6 frames. They are the same for the commandos. Not sure if yours is a c101 or c108?

 

[Cowboy63b]

Look for cj6 frames. They are the same for the commandos. Not sure if yours is a c101 or c108?

C104 the frames are very similar, and just as questionable.

 

[1Sinner]

C104 the frames are very similar, and just as questionable.

I meant a reproduction. But you are right, if its not a boxed repro, it'll still be noodle-ish. Might be easier than finding a commando specific one. Or box the rails in. I built mine for my six, but they're not that complicated. EndlessMtnFab just did a stellar job designing a frame in cad, you may talk to him as well.

 

[NDCjeepsmith]

What about a JKU frame. Then all your suspension and motor mount options are wide open to ready made stuff.

 

[1Sinner]

What about a JKU frame. Then all your suspension and motor mount options are wide open to ready made stuff.

This is a very solid idea and likely the cheapest option all around. I retract my previous statement.

 

[NDCjeepsmith]

This is a very solid idea and likely the cheapest option all around. I retract my previous statement.

If you haven't seen it, Ian Johnson did this exact deal with a willys wagon. Pretty sure it's on his channel and motortrend

 

[Cowboy63b]

What about a JKU frame. Then all your suspension and motor mount options are wide open to ready made stuff.

I have a 2DR JK frame kicking around, and I'm just not sure about it. I would have to stretch it, and buy an off the shelf kit, plus I already bought a 3 link kit from RS, and I already have my CO's.

 

[NDCjeepsmith]

Stretching that would be easier than building a whole frame.

3 link could be used on it front and could use leaves in rear still if that's what you were planning.

Or vice versa

 

[1Sinner]

Or sell it and find a 4 door frame/rolling chassis

 

[Cowboy63b]

Or sell it and find a 4 door frame/rolling chassis

Sir, I'm cheap. And poor.

 

[1Sinner]

Sir, I'm cheap. And poor.

I fully understand. Just a thought.