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Title: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: joe_and_jeep on March 13, 2006, 07:24:18 PM
I know its been done before but having some trouble finding pics/write ups.  Even Sami on Rocks would be usefull.

I picked up a 95 Tin Top Tracker for $100, gorgeous body/interior with a blown motor.  Then I traded a Holley Carb for a 4.3 Vortec and picked up a TH350 and T-Case.  Then today I just picked up a set of 2.5 ton Rockwells for $200.  So I was thinking about going all out with it.
Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: Quaddawg on March 13, 2006, 07:30:00 PM
Crap, that sounds like fun... overkill... I love it...  What T case do you have?

What gearing do the Rocks have in them??

I wish you were a little closer.... you sound like you would be a lot of fun to work with in a shop.....
Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: joe_and_jeep on March 13, 2006, 07:38:59 PM
The Rockwells are 6.72 and U-Joint style.  T-case, I am gonna use either a NP205, NP208, NP207.  I have all of the 3, so whatever space allows.  Maybe a doubler setup.  I'll know when I get that far.  I gotta finish my YJ before I can start on this.  I just fell into these deals and had to grab them.  I had no plans for this, it just happened.

Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: Quaddawg on March 13, 2006, 07:44:46 PM
mmmmmmm, 6.72's    that opens up some possibilities now doesn't it.. :D
Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: Digger on March 13, 2006, 08:02:17 PM
You picked up a pair of Rockwells for $200?  :o

What kind of shape were they in? Are there any more? LOL!
Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: joe_and_jeep on March 13, 2006, 08:22:05 PM
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What kind of shape were they in?


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/joe_and_jeep/rockwells/100_1808.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/joe_and_jeep/rockwells/100_1811.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/joe_and_jeep/rockwells/100_1813.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/joe_and_jeep/rockwells/100_1809.jpg)

They are in good shape.  They're gonna need the normal stuff.  I even got good 42" unidirectional Military tires too.  I think it will be way overkill but it will give me something to mess with.
Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: Quaddawg on March 13, 2006, 08:33:29 PM
Man,  I have the vehicle for that stuff.... NOT the tracker..

Let's get together and stick that stuff, under this:


http://www.forumsigs.com/users/quaddawg605/49fleetline/


I was thinking about selling it anyway....   :D:D:D
Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: wildgoody on March 13, 2006, 09:07:29 PM
Here is Jake Palmbergs Sammy on some Rockwells at Moab 2004

(http://wildcatent.freeyellow.com/Moab2004/Moab200470.JPG)
Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: derekj on March 13, 2006, 10:32:48 PM
that poor xj in the background of the last pictures look like its seen better days - i guess you could say its been put out to pasture ;D

derek
Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: feerocknok on March 13, 2006, 10:58:30 PM
Quote from: wildgoody on March 13, 2006, 09:07:29 PM
Here is Jake Palmbergs Sammy on some Rockwells at Moab 2004

([url]http://wildcatent.freeyellow.com/Moab2004/Moab200470.JPG[/url])


 :o
...wow...
Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: joe_and_jeep on March 13, 2006, 11:04:19 PM
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that poor xj in the background of the last pictures look like its seen better days - i guess you could say its been put out to pasture

No doubt it has seen better days but still runs like an animal.  HP44/9in with T-Case doubler.  Definately a "beater" but I like it way too much to get rid of.

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Here is Jake Palmbergs Sammy on some Rockwells at Moab 2004

Them look like Mogs under there.  Mogs are sweet.  That is how I want my Tracker to look, great stance.
Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: bus_driver on March 14, 2006, 12:01:06 AM
freind of a friend was doing a jeep comanche on portal unimog axles and keeping the military tires on think the are 42's also ...we put them upto my trucklet and they covered it ....

then we played withe the idea of them on my truck and it was scary looking....
Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: wildgoody on March 14, 2006, 08:19:01 AM
I was thinking they could be other axles after
I posted this, but the idea is about the same  ;D
Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: joe_and_jeep on March 14, 2006, 11:24:23 AM
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I posted this, but the idea is about the same

Exactly, thats the way I want it to look.  I been discussing this with my local wheelin' club.  And the build is gonna start in May!  I am gonna go thru with this and build a Track/Kick on Rockwells.  Buildup thread to start soon.  When I start getting more pieces and gather tech.

So far...

1995 Tin Top Tracker - Gonna keep the body intact as much as possible.
4.3 Vortech V6
TH350 Trans
T-Case - Undecided.  Probably a NP208 or NP207/NP208 Doubler
Rockwells
42in Tires for now, 46in XML's later
Pinion Brakes
Hydro Assist Steering
Ford Saginaw Steering Box
Full Cage
Wristed 3 link suspension up front
4 Link rear - Undecided
TJ Coils

I got most of the big parts.  I need to buy pinion brakes and heim joints but pretty much everything else I have.  Need the odds and ends, nuts and bolts, etc...  But I think I can get it done this summer.
Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: takai on March 14, 2006, 02:47:32 PM
That should look awesome. Please keep us posted during the process.
Title: Re: Track/Kick on Rockwells?
Post by: crikeymike on March 14, 2006, 03:54:56 PM
A 1.6L would push those gear ratios around just fine i'd reckon.