The Black Widow started
as an 1994 YJ. After first removing the fenders so
that the custom tube fenders could be installed.
Then the front axle was removed so that the custom
coil sliders could be welded into place. Using the
same leaf spring mounts and a custom 3 link/wishbone
and a set of 4" XJ coils, the front axle was
stretched 12" using the D44 high pinion from a 79'
ford pretty well sums up the front suspension. The
rear frame section was cut out so that the tube
frame could be built. Know the rear is set up the
same as the front using only the stock XJ coils. The
wheelbase is 122". In the rear a 9" ford is used.
The axles are both stuffed with 5:43's with a spool
in the front and the rear is welded.Then the cage
was built for safety issues Next the power plant,a
88' 4.0 liter .030, mated to the automatic
transmission and a NP 242 J transfer. The
driveshafts was both self made. The front is made
from square tubing for more travel and more durable.
The rear was built to the desired length. The tire
of choice was the 38.5x15x15 Boggers which was
mounted on a set of black Bart beadlock wheels. The
interior is not complete yet, some sheet metal work
and racing seats are still to come.