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I will say I bought the XJ ones and cut about 2 inches off. Fit pretty damn well and cleared the frame like the stock ones. The MJ ones are no longer made so NOS would be the only option.

So I have the earlier knuckles with the separate caliper bracket, 2 sets actually. Long story short the ball joint preload thread is screwed in the set that has the mounts attached and the bolts for the mounts are just not coming out. Even with the oxy/fuel torch getting everything a warm red glow before I try and break them loose. I can grab a set of the YJ mounts off eBay for about $30, but was hoping someone could tell me they were the same before I pulled the trigger.

https://socalcamperparts.com/ I've ordered from this place many times for topper parts. If they don't have it they may be able to help you find it.

Slow progress with my schedule, but I got the knuckles sand blasted and painted with VHT. Also got the ball joints removed, new axle seals installed, and 3 coats of Por15 on the 4.10 axle. Ring and pinion gears look good. Did the coats of Por15 on separate days so it could cure well in between coats. Also soda blasted the spots I couldn't get to with a brush or wire wheel. Also got the control arms adjusted to where I think I will need them. Well obviously do final adjustments after everything's back together.

Hopefully they come out soon. The promise of having a prefabbed version is what made me decide to put off replacing these floors.

Got a reply to a comment I left on a Key Parts post weeks ago. They say the manufacturer is packing them up. Only time will tell.

Small update. Starting the axle swap/new lift. Swapping from 3.55s to 4.10s. The axle set is out of my grandfather's Comanche, so it'll be a straight swap. The Dana 30 will get new oem seals and ball joints, control arm bushings, and ZJ cv axles. Both axles will get new brakes. Lift will consist of the following: Zone off-road AAL Zone off-road shackles Rubicon express 3.5" fronts JKS quick disconnects Rock krawler track bar with a stienjager poly end Stinkyfab racing track bar mount Bilstein's front and rear, but can't remember p/n's right now My rear springs are super sagged. Like they sit at factory height with Chevy drop shackles with 350#'s in the bed. Hoping the full length AAL will help and the 3.5" fronts won't be too tall. If they are I'll deal with that

I would definitely keep it. The long bed toppers are getting harder and harder to find, and I see way less high rise ones then the even with the cab ones. And I'm biased, but think a lifted lwb with a topper is the best look for an MJ.

I'm in on this.

As far as I've heard the NP228 only came behind the autos no? I can say my AX5 has a NP207 behind it.

I've seen a few people on here asking about discount codes. I recently went looking here and all the typical discount code sites and all I got was dead codes. Ratsun has a constantly updated thread where they can put up codes. I figured why not try and start one here. 226810508203928452 valid thru April 14th

Man if this mileage is correct, this is probably the highest mileage Comanche.

I wonder how good the fit on the bucket seats is? They have a model that fits early XJs, and the only difference I know of is the tilt forward lever. Looks good and the cordura should resist water and staining

As others have said, back off and think about how future you would feel about letting the truck go. There were many times I thought about selling my grandad's MJ, what with frame warping, title issues, and rust. Eventually I turned into a trailer, and now I still have a cool thing that has sentimental value. I'm also very glad I didn't sell it. My current truck has just been sitting for a while and only going to the dump on occasion. The front axle u joints are bad. Like missing all the needle bearings bad. But I don't wanna spend the money on swapping them because I plan to throw in the 4.10 axles from my old truck. But I don't want to do that unless I have all the parts to do the larger lift. Measuring my ride height the other day it's sitting at factory height with a Chevy drop shackle, so I don't think it'd be worth it to try the AAL I've got. So I need money for new springs. Stuff on project vehicles adds up really fast and can get overwhelming. But making decisions in the moment that future you would be disappointed by sucks way worse.

I guess it's good you're not trying to steal my truck then . I never said it was fool proof. I was just offering the small thing I did to my truck. A few years back I saw an interview with a professional motorcycle thief and the gist of the advice he had to give was make your stuff less convenient than your neighbors. The quote that stuck out was "I'd steal the sportster on the street before the Ducati in the garage." My 37 year old truck that's 6 different colors, in front of a camera, that doesn't start first try is much less desirable that my neighbors unsecured, unsurveilled stuff.

My "kill switch" isn't really a kill switch. I cut into the signal wire for the starter relay and put an on/off switch on it. So if it's not on the starter won't turn over. Quick nondescript anti-theft measure, and no electric fuel pump for me so that wasn't an option. Also a very obvious lighted security cam pointed at the driveway is a deterrent.

Also, the 904s have belts that need periodic adjustment. Could just be it hasn't been adjusted in a while. They're still popular with vintage Dodge racing guys, so parts aren't super hard to get for the age. Later versions were called the 30RH, though I don't know how many parts cross over.

Cars: 73 Super Beetle 86 MJ (turned into a trailer now) 99 Toyota Echo (flipped) 88 Toyota truck 91 MJ 4.0/2wd/swb (unfortunately scrapped) 87 Supra (non-turbo) 08 Toyota Yaris 78 Toyota Corona 09 Forester 10 Honda Fit 86 MJ (still own) 12 Golf TDI (current daily) Bikes: 76 CB550 72 CB500 72 CB350 76 CB360 72 SL125 (still own) 73 SL100 (still own, no title, used for parts mainly) 2 Yamaha QT50's 86 Honda Spree 91 DR350 10 or 11 Ninja 250 02 Shadow 600 (still own, plan to sell) After 16 years into having a license. Still feels like very few comparatively.

Muffler man is made completely from old Comanche parts. Same with the fox, aside from the tail which is a grill brush. The octopus is a 2 inch hitch ball and an old decorative chair cut up.

I like the green man. What's the code if you don't mind me asking? Curious cause it looks real close to USFS green and I'm planning on doing that for my 86.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Been looking for odd svg stuff to mess with the new plasma table at work.

Ammoseek is legit and the reviews they get for the sites seem to be spot on. Other than that I think only option is getting friendly with local shop and finding out when they get shipments in so you can be there when they unload the truck.

Looking forward to seeing this. I love the "street" treatment a lot of the MJ/XJs are getting these days.

One of the weirder ones I've seen. Ford Fusion? front end, diesel VW Bug chassis, rear tube trike frame. But the pièce de résistance is the bone steering wheel and shifter. All for the low low price of $12500

Please do. I've been struggling with the blower in my 86 for a while now and this thread made me realize I'm not the only one struggling trying to find these parts.