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New guy here!

Started by SparkyB, January 30, 2017, 11:21:36 AM

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SparkyB

Couldn't pass this up! 83 Eagle, 2" lift, bilstein shocks, new tires, overall in very good shape. Transfer case grenaded so that's first on the list.








Prafeston

1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 - Penny

vangremlin

Welcome!  Awesome looking wagon!!
1981 Kammback 258 - "Pepe"
1980 Coupe 258 - "Ginger
1972 Gremlin X 304
1978 Gremlin 4 cyl 121 - sold
1964 TBird 390 - sold

amarshall

Very nice!  I'm a few months into my project, doing a lift and similar build.  Looks like you are already ahead of me, dangit!

What's your plan for the transfer case?  Maybe we can compare notes...I am considering an upgrade to a Jeep transfer case with low gear.  Probably an NP242 from what I've read.
Wanted:  More time to work on my Eagle!

1988 Eagle Wagon - Overlander Build
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=45852.0

SparkyB

Quote from: amarshall on January 30, 2017, 04:01:03 PM
Very nice!  I'm a few months into my project, doing a lift and similar build.  Looks like you are already ahead of me, dangit!

What's your plan for the transfer case?  Maybe we can compare notes...I am considering an upgrade to a Jeep transfer case with low gear.  Probably an NP242 from what I've read.

I'm thinking of a 229. One of our local yards has a couple of FSJ  that  I need a few parts off of anyways.  They had an Eagle there that had an interior fire but the drivetrain was fine, but why not go ahead and swap in  a transfer case I want right??

amarshall

Quote from: SparkyB on January 30, 2017, 04:39:29 PM
I'm thinking of a 229. One of our local yards has a couple of FSJ  that  I need a few parts off of anyways.  They had an Eagle there that had an interior fire but the drivetrain was fine, but why not go ahead and swap in  a transfer case I want right??

Makes sense.  From what I've read the FSJ floor shifter works well with the Eagle floorpan.  I thought the NP242 would be nice to retain the full-time option, and thought I could find a donor XJ easily.  So far it's elusive, and I've become very confused on the input shaft lengths and the multiple options.  Eventually I'll drop the trans and measure, but have focused on the suspension and maintenance so far.

Good luck with your project!
Wanted:  More time to work on my Eagle!

1988 Eagle Wagon - Overlander Build
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=45852.0

eaglefreek

229 is a full time case, also. It just doesn't have 4 hi part time like the 242.
1986 AMC Eagle Wagon 4.2L/4.0L head, AW4,NP242, Chrysler 8.25" rear.
1981 AMC Eagle Wagon As Seen On TV  Lost In Transmission




"I know he'd be a poorer man, if he never saw an eagle fly,
Rocky mountain high"  John Denver
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SparkyB

#7
Some jb weld and duct tape it'll be good as new  ;D




I am diggin the stance on this thing! The Wagoneer has a 3" lift and 31's for reference.






Prafeston

That does have a nice stance! I spy Colorado plates! I'm a neighbor over in Utah. I'll actually be in Grand Junction on Wednesday.
1983 AMC Eagle SX/4 - Penny

amarshall

Quote from: eaglefreek on January 30, 2017, 06:44:13 PM
229 is a full time case, also. It just doesn't have 4 hi part time like the 242.

Whoops, I keep thinking of the 231 in my daily driver Jeep Wrangler.
Wanted:  More time to work on my Eagle!

1988 Eagle Wagon - Overlander Build
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=45852.0

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