86 "GRAND" Wagoneer

[Catoe]

I hope this works. Pics of my 86 Jeep Grand Wagoneer getting a 01 Cummins 5. 9B, DTT modifide 47RE, Dana 70 axles, Air bag 4 link suspention, 40 gal. Pstroke tank and more.

 

[Catoe]

My engine

 

[Catoe]

engine in jeep

 

[Catoe]

Custimized frame, engine mounts, transmission mounts, and air bag mounts

 

[Catoe]

donor rig

 

[banzaitoyota]

nice!

 

[HoleshotHolset]

Wow!



Methinks it's going to be a SWEET rig when you're done!!



Matt

 

[Will24]

Nice!

 

[NWinnie]

Catoe,

Looks sweet. Did you scrap the old frame completely, or just add to it?

 

[1sand0s]

hey... did you just happen to take an hour to tear open a mummy with transmission lines in it????





Looking good Bill!!!

 

[Catoe]

Originally posted by NWinnie

Catoe,

Looks sweet. Did you scrap the old frame completely, or just add to it?

I added to the existing frame. 2x2x1/8 square tubing on top fromthe front to the transmission mount, 1/8 plate on the inside over the same area, 1/4 in plate on the outside where the airbag mounts are. 1/4 plate on the outside of the frame from the rear frame bend just forward of the rear axle all the way to the rear. Hopefully it will hold up.

Originally posted by 1sand0s

hey... did you just happen to take an hour to tear open a mummy with transmission lines in it????





Looking good Bill!!!

Literally almost an hour. Thanks

 

[ezcurra]

Any updates???

 

[Don in Missouri]

Great! I am a long time Wagoneer fan. I've been driving mine 10 years, all across the country and on all kinds of trails. I usually outpace CJs and Wranglers on the trail. You can haul 4 guys plus camping gear in a surprisingly compact and capable vehicle.



I just bought a 1st gen Dodge, because the Wagoneer was eating me alive in gas, and it is not a very good tow vehicle. I miss the comfort and manuverability of the Wagoneer. I've been thinking I might have to put a 4bt in it some day.



I'll be interested to se how the 6 squeezes in there. What kind of fender treatment are you doing on the rear now that you have wider axles?



Do you post on IFSJA.org?

 

[ezcurra]

Don,

One of IFSJA's members (FSJeeper) posted some pictures of a M715 with a 6BT, a while ago. I can't find the post right now, but I remember him saying that while it was a tight fit, it dropped right in. I don't think the owner had an intercooler or A/C.

Lee Alessi (a member of this board) has a 4BT in his M715 and is very happy with it. I'm in the process of doing the same in my M715 too. IIRC, he reported gas mileage in the 20-30 MPG range depending on cruising speed.

 

[Don in Missouri]

Keep us posted. I've been peppering Lee with questions from the IFSJA side.



I'm getting more serious about a 4bt in my Wagoneer. I have a '92 Dodge 4x4 donor, but I think I want a 4 cylinder and use most of my original jeep drivetrain. I have a big heavy Dodge, I want to keep the Jeep nimble and light (relatively).