Jeep Willys Tesla Build
I am converting my grandfather's M38A1 Jeep Willys to electric (as well as restoring the jeep).
Some features include:
Tesla Model 3 drive unit;
narrowed Dana 44 axles from a 1975 Jeep Wagoneer;
Jeep YJ leaf spring conversion;
Orion 2 BMS 132s; and,
a Chevy Volt battery pack.
I am just finishing mounting the Model 3 drive unit sideways in the middle of the jeep. The front and rear drive shafts will each connect directly to the stock drive unit differential outputs. I plan to mount the entire battery pack (stock fiberglass shell and all) in the cab with the top of the "T" sitting where the rear bench seat normally would go. The car should be VERY torquey!
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Some features include:
Tesla Model 3 drive unit;
narrowed Dana 44 axles from a 1975 Jeep Wagoneer;
Jeep YJ leaf spring conversion;
Orion 2 BMS 132s; and,
a Chevy Volt battery pack.
I am just finishing mounting the Model 3 drive unit sideways in the middle of the jeep. The front and rear drive shafts will each connect directly to the stock drive unit differential outputs. I plan to mount the entire battery pack (stock fiberglass shell and all) in the cab with the top of the "T" sitting where the rear bench seat normally would go. The car should be VERY torquey!
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Test Drove it today!
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Test driving a Tesla powered Jeep Willy’s.
Taking the Tesla Powered Willy’s out for a spin after assembly crunch week.
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Hahaha! …Thanks!
Here’s a clip driving uphill. …I promise I didn’t just rewind a video of me backing down a hill!
Did a little Offroad testing this morning on a section of “Fins and Things” trail in Moab. The regen is AMAZING for hill descent.
Nice! Sounds like a little fender trimming is needed
Hahaha! Definitely have a few clearance issues to work out before the next trip out to the trails.Nice work!! How is the acceleration? Any 4wd burnouts ?
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