Nov 10, 2019 · The frame should be centered under the body, and about 2-3" forward-as you are lowering the body, you want to ensure the top of the gear shift knob is centered in the gear shift opening of the body tub.

Dec 25, 2022 · This is a 1986 CJ-7 body and interior swapped onto a 2001 Jeep Wrangler TJ frame and drive train. This rides and operates like a TJ, but looks like a CJ. The TJ came from a Jeep that rolled over destroying all of the sheet metal, but …

Jul 8, 2018 · Have you compared the costs & time involved to just finding a good running TJ that you want & selling the one you have? At some point it's just time to move on. If you REALLY want a project to work on... you could save some money with swaperoo. But I like the simple & easy buy / sell method. tub will swap with no problems... done it a few times.

Nov 10, 2019 · Raise the body off the chassis with the lift and leave body lifted for the duration. Roll the chassis to the open garage bay and next to the replacement chassis. Disconnect the exhaust at the downpipe.

Oct 7, 2014 · With all the troubles you have in your life, I'd suggest you not go thru with trying to swap on a Jeep body. Instead, keep the Ram. If you want an open topped vehicle, I wouldn't remove the roof, I'd cut out a really large "sun roof" in the cab.

Dec 20, 2023 · There are ways to convert a DBW to DBC but that is beyond the scope of this write up. You ideally will want a DBC setup since it is easier to adapt the universal throttle cable to a Jeep pedal and a LS throttle than it is to mount a DBW chevy pedal to the Jeep.

Aug 7, 2009 · Yesterday, Finally, I did the Swap. Vehicle: 98 2.5L TJ Mods on signature. Observations: More responsive throttle. Improved acceleration. Feels a little more power. Using one uphill avenue as a control this are the changes. with the stock throttle cruising at 45mph with sustainted throttle position, the mph will go down to 39-40mph

Apr 29, 2009 · TJ Tubs will bolt right on to any frame, but there are some difference in how stuff mounts between the tubs. Most noteably would be the heater setup. They changed the firewall I believe in 2000 so that the heater setup fits differently and they don't line up correctly.

Jul 31, 2013 · Interesting he pulled the body off with an engine lift. He does not say what he did with the body while he was working on swapping the running gear from the old to the new frames. Since the Jeep had Florida tags, he might have just stored it outside during good weather.

Jun 8, 2010 · Try a YJ tub with a CJ front clip maybe? The YJ tubs were galvanized and they are almost exactly the same dimensions as a CJ tub. Shelly valley does repro work from rolling chasis to kevlar tubs. They also have resources reguarding the …