I love those rims. When I switch to 5x5.5 I’ve planning to swap the trail readys for KMC

Thanks! I fell in love with the look of these wheels too, and had to have some.
 
I've made a little progress with Trail_Willys. Big milestone was I have learned to setup differentials. Both front and rear ring and pinions were ruined, and I thought it would be a great time to learn a new skill. The front axle is completely rebuilt and back under the jeep.

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The rear axle got the same treatment...
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Full rebuild, new carrier, locker, ring and pinion, bearings, seals, brakes... everything. I even saved the gear ratio tag 39/8.. 4.875 (4:88)
 
All very clean, especially the disc brake conversion. I had one these back in the 70's. Getting it to stop in traffic with the tiny drum brakes and 31" tires was a white knuckled adventure. I always thought a Toyota 4cyl EFI set up would be ideal for an old flat fender. Maybe when I retire and have a little more time....
Thank you!
I've actually had my eye on the Jeep 4cyl... Plenty of power for a 2k lb Jeep... Or a Kubota diesel swap, or a VW TDI swap. Either way, I want to keep the T-84 and D-18. Disc brakes were a must. I don't want to die for nostalgia.
 
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Cool. Just needs a lawn chair and maybe a radiator and time to wheel it:)

A lawn chair is a upgrade from the factory seats. I've actually been thinking about the seats from the TJ, since I want to install some custom prp daily driver seats on the krawler.
I have the radiator but it didn't make the photo.... Time is the real problem
 
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