Reminder!

The Panhandle Full-Size Jeep Jamboree at Boggs n' Boulders is coming up, get your Trail Passes!
The next 10 passes will go at 50% off!
Swing by the office today!

New Military Discount and price matching!

Active and Reserve service members will now receive 10% off on purchased products!
We here at Cutter's FSJ we appreciate the dedicated service of our troops and proudly show our support.
We will also price match the products of our competitors. If you manage to find the same quality parts we offer at a lower price somewhere else, just let us know. We'll beat 'em! Come see us, you'll be glad you did!

I pulled the axles from under my parts Jeep (the white 88) and sold them to a customer. He asked that I take them and put them under his 89 YJ for an axle upgrade. While we were discussing this we decided it woud also be a good time to do a Spring Over Axle (SOA) Conversion since we would have to move the spring perches anyway. The SOA would allow for 5 1/2" of lift and a much more flexible spring setup (less arched springs) to allow for greater articulation.  The picture to the right shows the perches relocated for SOA.     

                                       

 To account for the SOA on the front, the steering linkage and geometry had to be modified as well to keep the drag link from hitting the springs during cycling, and also to alleviate a common issue with bigger lifts called "bump-steer" due to the increased drag-link angle. The customer supplied me with "Flat-top" knuckles from a Corporate 10 bolt axle (compatible with the Jeep/Spicer Dana 44 axle, but easier for high-steer conversion) and we modified the steering as needed. 

It's all buttoned up now and the owner sent me a picture I thought I'd share. You can tell how happy he is with his new axle upgrade and the SOA setup just by looking at the pic of it flexing.

This is a Trac-lok limited slip differential removed from the rear-end of my 89. The Clutch packs in it were pretty worn out. It seemed like a waste of time to rebuild it, so I just purchased and installed one of these (below) Full-Spool units from Yukon Gear.

   Traction has improved quite a bit having the rear fully locked up. I haven't been able to get it on the trails yet to try it out, though I will soon enough.

There is a wheeling trip coming up here this spring. We are looking at the first weekend of April as it sits for the Panhandle Full-Size Jeep Jamboree at Boggs n' Boulders. All Cutter's FSJ customers are encouraged to attend and all skill level Full Size Jeepers are welcome to come and ride. Trail passes will be $10/per truck and will go on sale next week. Come by the shop for your passes and a flyer for more details. Should be fun. Last year was a blast.

Products and Services Available-

Full service maintenance and repair

Engine performance builds and swaps

Transmission, Tranfer Case, and Axle rebuilds and swaps

Lift kits & custom suspension systems

Tire mounting and balancing

4X4 and offroad accessories  

Custom roll cages

Ring & pinion and gear changes

Restoration and Body work

Custom exhaust

And much more...

Welcome!

Thank you for checking out Cutter's FSJ blog. Here at Cutter's FSJ, we take pride in meeting all your Full-Sized Jeep needs. Not only do we carry those hard to find OEM parts, aftermarket performance up-grades, and accessories for your FSJ, but we also offer custom fabrication at our facility. Our mechanics and sales representatives have over 20 years of experience working with Full Sized Jeeps. If we don't have the parts you need in stock, we can usually get them delivered by the next business day. Have any questions? Just ask! We'd be happy to help. If you are restoring that old Jeep of yours, or building a custom crawler, we've got you covered.

Cutter
Owner- Cutter's FSJ