In need of a engine measurment
Maybe you aren't seeing the forest for the trees but have you checked the height of a 4.0? Just askin.
There's a reason why they slanted the 6!
I to have Jeeps, 3 of them. Wife's 95 Jeep Wrangler (YJ), my 92 Wrangler (YJ), and a 97 Cherokee (XJ). All three lifted and trail ready with winches, 32' + tires, and recovery gear. That's the biggest reason I am doing this build. I can totally see the tree's and the forest (dont forget the rocks, I wheel in Wa state ~ thats the norm), which is why I am asking the questions.
I have a AJE suspension system which I have been rebuilding due to poor craftsmanship. (I know, I was warned prior to buying) I am asking about the linkage as I am considering if I can fit the rear sump oil pan of the 4.0 behind the steering linkage. If I can not clear the linkage, then I have to run the Mustang 2 steering rack (Maybe buy a Magnaforce k member and LCA) and this K member. Other wise I would take my losses and goto QA1, grab a new k member which uses a OEM style lower control arm, steering box, and steering linkage and move forward. I already have new coil-overs, HDK upgraded upper control arms, and HDK coil-over hoops. The big loss would be the really well done (re designed) lower control arms at $1500.
As too the statement about the height of the slant six, if you look at my build thread on this car you will see I got the 4.0 in the engine bay with 5 inches of clearance below the hood, and about 2.5 inch exposed below the OEM K member. The tubular K member sits 3 in lower than the OEM which will protect the oil pan. I am building with the Jeep engine harness. As such I will have one of the most easiest multi port fuel injection engines ever. The jeep shop near me can take a wrangler harness and build it as a stand alone system for $500. So this will be all OEM Jeep making repair-ability simple. Think how it will look to take a 69 Barracuda to the Jeep dealership for maintenance work... lol
