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<blockquote data-quote="dieseljeep" data-source="post: 425140" data-attributes="member: 18592"><p>I've seen Mike's build on the TJ forum, which is super cool. Haven't seen the YJ, but though an insanely cool build, it's just too much for me I think. I'd be trying to design 1,000 brackets and move on to too many rabbit holes in a project that big.</p><p></p><p>I do think R2.8 parts will be available, to some degree, just because it's everywhere else in OEM vehicles besides the US due to emissions laws. Cummins does have some trouble with some part numbers, but they supply a variety of rare engines in general so they should be able to get some parts. </p><p></p><p>Aftermarket for the 2.8 is probably better than I expected, but still not as plentiful as something obviously abundant like a small block 350 or something.</p><p></p><p>I feel like CJs, YJs, and TJs are more like UTVs, eventhough I think they're the most true form of SUV. Most "SUVs" are just cars with a lift kit or in the bigger varieties, just a truck with a dumb body kit. The convertible nature certainly puts Jeep apart, but you gotta look a bit to tell the difference between the new Wranglers, Liberties, Cherokees, etc. I like trucks a lot too and this journey to make everything feel like a car annoys me with trucks too. I just need a basic seat, good mirrors and AC would be a bonus. I do like 4 doors on the trucks though. Being able to have passengers really expands the limits of a truck with a good backseat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dieseljeep, post: 425140, member: 18592"] I've seen Mike's build on the TJ forum, which is super cool. Haven't seen the YJ, but though an insanely cool build, it's just too much for me I think. I'd be trying to design 1,000 brackets and move on to too many rabbit holes in a project that big. I do think R2.8 parts will be available, to some degree, just because it's everywhere else in OEM vehicles besides the US due to emissions laws. Cummins does have some trouble with some part numbers, but they supply a variety of rare engines in general so they should be able to get some parts. Aftermarket for the 2.8 is probably better than I expected, but still not as plentiful as something obviously abundant like a small block 350 or something. I feel like CJs, YJs, and TJs are more like UTVs, eventhough I think they're the most true form of SUV. Most "SUVs" are just cars with a lift kit or in the bigger varieties, just a truck with a dumb body kit. The convertible nature certainly puts Jeep apart, but you gotta look a bit to tell the difference between the new Wranglers, Liberties, Cherokees, etc. I like trucks a lot too and this journey to make everything feel like a car annoys me with trucks too. I just need a basic seat, good mirrors and AC would be a bonus. I do like 4 doors on the trucks though. Being able to have passengers really expands the limits of a truck with a good backseat. [/QUOTE]
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