1947 Jeep Willys CJ2A Rock Crawler Build Interview and Trail Ride 

MNTrailRiders what were the axles? Factory D44? Please advise

swapped toyota axles

Wouldn't 33x10.5R15 be a better choice? Looks like with the 35s" you have limit articulation.

Have you giving any thought to a 1.9 TDI swap?

@@jeremy8715 Last I talked to the owner he was happy with the Chevy 4.3 .. There's a clip in the video where the guys toy with the idea of a 5.3. See you on the trail.

Completely agree with you. We've got more videos of this willys if your interested - search the videos on this channel and SUBSCRIBE to see more as the summer wheel'en season is right around the corner.

That's true

Thanks Dylan - glad that you enjoyed the videos.. our club will be out on the trail again this weekend - hosting our Winter run. Initial reports are about 1 foot of snow on the ground and icy conditions with recent rains - look for a new video on Sunday night. -- See you on the trial.

yes awsome ... turns a lot of heads. thanks for the comment Jaime

yes it is! -- thanks for the comment I'll be looking to get more footage of this rig on the trail later this summer - if you like SUBSCRIBED do get notified.

very fun rig Metcalf - I hope to get more video of this Willy's out on the trail this summer - thanks for your comment

I have one that is built pretty similar. I love seeing these old things getting back out on the trail.

yep.... I agree with you 100% -- wish I could by one in this condition.

this rig proves this every time its on the trial .. check out other videos on the channel for more footage

Indeed,agree 100%!!!!

thanks for the comment. I'll have to check with the builder to get the exhaust specs. The Builder had intentionally kept this rig with very little lift - attempting to maintain the orig willys look and use one of his other jeeps for more extreme trail riding.

Adebowale Adesida Had a relative that pedaled Jeeps thru N Africa, Sicily, the length of Italy, France, Belgium, and thru out Japan during the occupation. "All i had was GI tires, no lift, and Jerry using me for target practice. How much lift you think you need there Dingus"? I heard him say that to my Dad in the late 60s. Its gospel imo.

Øyvind Bredesen Those are Baja SS low backs

thanks for the comment! I believe that sliders are incorporated into the frame (but don't extend beyond the frame) - check out the video at 5:09 - the sliders take a good hit.

Yea i saw that which was why i made the comment....but you are right that hit on the panel took it like a champ so if they are integrated in the body line then that is just SWEET

agreed. love to see this transmission in low gear and idling up climbs or over rocks.

All Metal body. The builder is a welder by trade so a good fit for him.

.. bet that was a fun rig.

Wanna b's! U R correct,original JEEP,all AMERICAN, all the way!

Hey Old Griz - I'll ask the owner and reply on back

from the owner/builder wheel base is 90"

@@MNTrailRiders , I'd say he found a great combination on it.

Thanks for the quick response!

Hey I’d like to know how much he stretched the tub and where, looks like the door opening may have been stretched