Pete M

what engine in the wrangler?

TJ, KJ, YJ, ZJ, XJ, MJ all have rims that work great. when looking at other makes and models, be aware that many (if not most) will not be hub-centric on our rigs.

The ebrake sets off the light? Guess I'd never would have known that (seeing as I don't have a functional ebrake in the fleet).

Welcome! :waving: What condition is your tank in? rusty?

yup, the t-case will be rotated up a bit. I've got a TJ ax-15 and 231 in my 88 and the clearance is tight, but no contact yet. :D I did nip off a small tab of aluminum just in case.

tech questions should really go in the tech forum. don't know about the column, but the center console came out of a cherokee. they had the center E-brake. MJs have the foot pedal. :thumbsup:

sleep is for wusses. :D

all you need to do is jack up one rear tire, put trans in neutral, and spin that tire around 2 full revolutions. Note how many times the driveshaft rotates and you will have your gear ratio. :thumbsup: There are only so many number possibilities so it's a pretty fool-proof way to find out.

but not in a Comanche (MJ).

number below it looks like a part number: 5300 5504 don't know what it is though. :dunno:

DW is caused/allowed by slop in the front suspension system. this can be a single worn part, or a combination of several semi-worn parts that let the oscillation grow uncontrollably. No two rigs are alike, and DW can be an infuriating problem. :fs1:

as per usual, you'd better PM or email Rick directly if you want any hope of him making it. :yes:

there's no real reason to have to keep the original post separate from the comments if later cleanliness is the concern. as mods we can copy it at any time and paste them together to keep a cleaner "MJs of the Month" thread once we have more than one in the bag. :thumbsup: In my head I was picturing a sticky thread with the old MJotM rigs, and a separate sticky thread with the most recent one, and floating posts in the ether with the past MJotMs and their discussions. I'm not sure I want a whole 'nuther forum. we should be able to handle it within the framework we have. Oh, and the thread with the past MJotMs will have links to the old discussions should anyone have comments later on. Nothing is set in stone so keep the comments coming. :cheers:

bad trans computer?

adding lift changes the geometry of the system and rigs that are prone to DW will be much more sensitive to those changes. picking up DW after a lift is actually pretty common. :( Are your lower control arms matched to the lift height? losing the factory caster can be a tipping point.

But would they actually be stronger? I mean, they have way more moving parts in them. Ours aren't even "automatic" hubs, they are fixed. Can't get a much stronger design than that. If you're breaking unit bearings, then you may need to step up to a stronger axle. :dunno:

they'll be 6 on 5.5" and they will very likely have an insanely crappy gear ratio. The front matches up nicely with a rear 44 from a v6 95-ish Rodeo/Passport (which will have 4.10s or better and disk brakes).

thanks. I finally re-learned how to load it in. :D

the photo says something along the lines of "photo not of actual kit". looks like theri "kit" includes coils, shocks and AALs. Nick, did you read the "cheapest way to lift an MJ" thread?

I've experienced similar using FF. It's a rare occurrence for sure. :dunno:

You need to copy the address of the photo from the photo host site, paste it here, highlight it, then click on the IMG tag above the text box. IT can be tricky the fiorst time, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze. :D You can generally (there are some exceptions) right click/copy/paste the address of any image you see online for sharing here. Sometimes the photo is garded, or too big, but usually it works. Just need to surround the address with the IMG tags. like this except without the space inside the first IMG tag: [i mg]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL91/512063/21041131/344523371.jpg[/img]

You say you take them out live, but what happens to them then? I know that hogs are pretty much a big problem wherever they go so I doubt they are released back into the wild. Is there a farm somewhere that takes 'em? slaughter house? Thems some tasty bacon strips right there. :D Also, be sure to either partition your hard drive, or (as I do) buy an external backup and keep it separate from the computer (in case of fire, theft or storm damage etc).

Sounds like a sweet project. :thumbsup: Welcome to the club! Opinions vary as to what prop valve should be used. Personally I'd go with the prop valve from a vehicle that had disks in it and do away with the height sensing valve in the rear of the MJ. Also, be sure to start a blog about your truck in the projects forum. and post lots of photos. :D

power can become an issue with bigger tires. especially with the 2.5L.

I haven't had any issues. It's tight though. :D