JK 4-door to 2-door long wheelbase conversion.....

[postalWagon]

For some reason every time I think about this idea I picture a Willys delivery wagon.

[Metcalf]

For some reason every time I think about this idea I picture a Willys delivery wagon.

I don't think that is a bad thing

[postalWagon]

find a clean Willys, and take the time to put a bt4 nv4500 and a atlas with d44s and you would be set.

[Metcalf]

I'm trying to get away from full frame up rebuilds Its not that I don't enjoy it, but I am looking for something NOT a full frame up rebuild next time.

[jeepdreamer]

I'm trying to get away from full frame up rebuilds Its not that I don't enjoy it, but I am looking for something NOT a full frame up rebuild next time.

yeah yeah.... get to wrenching! heehee!

[Metcalf]

Is anyone a member of SEMA that uses the tech transfer program? I am interested to see if the CAD data for the top is available...

[LUISJG]

This is kinda an offshoot of another thread, but this idea has been going around in my head all day......





Basically a kit that would convert a 4-door JK into a long wheelbase 2-door version. Replace the rear doors with inserts that would bolt in and a new one piece top to replace the factory version.....

Personally I don't need or want the 4-door JK rear doors, seats, etc. I just want more room in the rear cargo area for storage, sleeping, etc. I have to think that eliminating the rear doors with inserts could make it a bit lighter, cleaner, and more simple overall. I'm thinking the top could be a simple one piece unit manufactured out of strong composite material with an insulated honeycomb top to help with noise, sun, and cold temps.

What I am thinking is a USA available version of something like this.....



Anyone else ever thought about something along these lines?

IF only we could get our hands on some bolt on side pannels from the jk8 bolt on kit...............

[Saiyan66]

The JK8 kit is available, so im sure that a body shop could order just the side panels from that kit. There is a thread covering the conversion of a JKU to a JK8 on here right now. It looks pretty involved but doable to someone with time and some skills.

[Metcalf]

IF only we could get our hands on some bolt on side pannels from the jk8 bolt on kit...............

I posted the part numbers for all the single parts a little bit back. The bolt-on version of the body panels where just cut up J8 body panels. If I was going to go with a bolt in version of the kit I would probably just do a door insert. The B-pillar on the 4-door makes a top a little harder.

[LUISJG]

I will look into it,,,, the only reason i have not gone topless and door less with my jku is because i hate the looks without the doors,
but i will be happy either with those side panels or even half doors in the back , topless and door less in the front.