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Weekend Wheeler

Drive it to the trail, looks and performs well

Description & Modifiations

I've had this Scout since Sept. '01 and farted around with it ever since. I've completely rebuilt my tranny, front end, brake system, carburator, and suspension. I'm getting it back from the shop with a new control module, distributor, coil, and battery. The roll bar is from a 80's FS Bronco. I just narrowed it by 6-8 inches and the height was already perfect. I want to do a spring over but i also want to keep my 4" springs, they cost me too much to just ditch them? I wanted to upgrade to an MSD ignition but I didnt have time to research it. I work way too much. I want my rig to be reliable so I dont want to overmodify it with a hi-po engine and crazy electrical system, besides, its not smog exempt yet. I replaced my rag-joint in my steering column with a u-joint, This helps w/ steering play. I Cut my rear wheel wells b'cuz of cancer on the fender lips. I had a good buddy of mine fab me some tube doors and a front winch bumper. I love it! I might have to sell my doors and roof because I dont think i'll ever put them back on again.

345 V8
TF 727
4" superlift
2" bodylift
Herculined interior
Pontiac Buckets
35" Procomp Mudders
15x10 Rockcrawler rims
4:10 gears w/Detroit Trutracs F/R
8,000 # XRC winch

Engine

Stock 345

Future Modifications

SOA lift? i really am considering whether or not I want to go that route. I know that I will lose some functionality, but as a kid, i've always wanted to have a real life Tonka toy. I do not recommend truetracs for the rear of a dedicated weekend wheeler. I bought it because I was told it could get me to just about as many places as a locker would and the driveability would better on the street. It works good on the street but I have gotten stuck off road because of them. Shoulda got a detroit locker.