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Now this looks intriguing... wonder when he's going to be able to release it.

I say go for the KO2s. I had the old KOs in 32x11.50 R15 and I loved them so much that I got some KO2s when I stepped up to 33x10.50s. I guess I really don't have any comparisons but I find kinda raise an eyebrow when people complain about the BFG A/Ts for snow... what do y'all expect? Its not a studded snow tire folks.

Interesting that they're the same cooling capacity. The more you know!

Ok so the Boostwerks "Ultimate XJ Steering Brace" does look like the original based on the time frame I see forum activity. Keeping in mind I don't have either one of these in my hands, I'll go on record saying I think the Boostwerks piece looks to be a bit overbuilt. Let me explain: I've come to believe that I am indeed less of an engineer than the folks at AMC who designed the truck in the first place; if we're honest this probably applies to the majority of us... Are there poorly executed or "weak" areas in the XJ/MJ literally and figuratively?? indeed there are, that's why we're having this discussion. But adding what's essentially a super beefy, boxed Xmember across the front of the "frame" seems like a recipe for some other area of the unibody to suffer. By comparison, despite being .250 thick, the Ironman4x4 "flat plate with a lip formed into it" design probably accommodates more of the natural "twisting" movements of the chassis while still helping to hold the box in place; perhaps this is an overall better scenario for a truck that doesn't have any aftermarket frame plating, braces, roll cage, etc and probably never will. Perhaps I'm wrong on this though, and I've been known to overthink things. :hmm: Big picture: What I'm pondering here is if the approach of suring up and/or repairing the driver's side with a steel spacer between the box and the chassis, some sleeves in the rail for the 3 mounting bolts, and perhaps a bit of plating on the outboard (C-ROK??) in addition to a sector shaft brace is a more complete approach to this chronic XJ/MJ problem than some of the others out there.

Yea I saw that with some more reading.

As I was perusing this month's COTM I noticed Ironman4x4fab's XJ(MJ) Steering Box Brace With Sector Shaft Support. I'm currently dealing with the beginning stages of the typical loose/breaking-away steering box in my truck and have been considering how to address it. And there's much to consider indeed! What are the thoughts out there on bracing the box in this fashion as opposed to simply beefing-up the left "frame rail" area?

Gorgeous rig my man!

Subscribed.

How's progress on this baby?! (needing some inspiration)

Minuit I've sent you a PM. Impressive work!

Dang dude you move quick

Subscribed. Awaiting progress on aux input and amplifier pre-out on AM/FM units :thumbsup:

Yea I don't have any excuse for not progressing on that project besides the usual "life" bs. Getting to do that IH as a practice run is invaluable though. To everyone nervous or unsure about relays: any added complexity is well worth the stress relieved off the factory switches/circuits, whichever style you choose.

Here's the link to my wiring project for what I've found on the Delphi metri-pack stuff.

No, those are what I've always known as "standard" relay bases (which are also ISO standardized iirc). The "280" refers to the 2.8mm male terminal width that's used on the mini (ATM) fuses; the advantage to this system is that a common female terminal is used for fuses, relays, flashers, etc. and likewise the fuse blocks are usually quite flexible.

To be clear, the GM boxes I've sourced use the ISO 280 footprint relays and such...

I've used junkyard GM fuse boxes from thelate 90s a couple times now for the interior (not sealed). The terminals are easy to remove and replacements are easy to find so it can be neatly re-purposed with little to no cutting & soldering. Are the XJ boxes sealed?

https://m.delcity.net/store/ISO-280-Combo-Panel-!-Partially-Bussed/p_804298.h_804299.r_IF1003?mkwid=skXzRAiBp&crid=38094426869&mp_kw=&mp_mt=&gclid=CNiJl5yq_NMCFQuraQodWZ4MvA

I would have slash cut it, but I've actually thought of doing the same thing. Pics of it from underneath?

Its hard to tell how much higher this setup is vs. the VNT15, but yea it seems reasonably up and out of the way. The only reason I'm concerned about this is that I fully expect my truck to find itself up to the door handles in mud/creek water at least once per "outing" (only once or twice a year these days). The thermal shock has got to be quite intense in that scenario and I'd hate to crack a manifold or turbine housing :ack: . If being mounted higher is attainable then I'm interested. What are you doing for EGR? In the name of (supposed) better warm-up and economy, I'm considering keeping it and running Malone's "dynamic EGR" programming. What are your thoughts? Keep up the awesome updates!

This is an interesting idea...

I, myself, would never use the tape deck; so an AM/FM only unit would be cool unless it was a whole bunch more difficult to work with.

I'm about to need this. Thanks for the tip!

That's not the pcm (99%) certain. Nice truck man

You guys are geeks... I dig it :thumbsup: Minuit: if you don't mind me asking, what kind of moneys do you look to get out of repairing/modifying one of these things? Do you only source them then re-sell, or have you taken a "customer-supplied" unit and work your magic? I'm really interested in a factory radio of some type for my '90 and the reality of it is I'm already stretched too thin to take on something like this (and probably will be for the rest of time). I may insist on attempting to find a "pre-out" for a standard external amplifier though... might kill the deal for ya I know ;)