Pete M

I adapted my '99 plastic external slave's line to my '88 MJ's original hard line using a 1/4"-5/16" compression fitting from the hardware store. Only cost a couple bucks and has worked great. :thumbsup:

Well then how would you be able to find out that Brent is rehabilitating/fostering rabbits for the local animal shelter? :dunno: :D

Gorilla glue is awesome stuff. Wicked strong. :thumbsup: Just need to be aware that it expands slightly as it cures. The items need to be held firmly in place for a couple hours. I glued my boots back together a couple months ago. Still holding on. :D

My camera was with the rest of the family so it's not my fault. Coulda taken a shot with my new zippered hoodie. :D Next time I'll try to arrange enough time for some beers. :cheers: A trip to the mouse's house is hectic at best (and is worse with 2 in wheelchairs) so time was limited.

Both bushwacker and rustys offroad make the bigger flares.

I'd try to keep the 5-spd. :thumbsup:

I like that factoid! It does make sense. I often have to fight with my Comanche's gearbox! And when it's cold just trying to get past the frozen doors and locks is a battle :rotfl2: I had to fight with my old stickshift every time the fluid level dropped (had a slow leak).

Yup, I would definitely start there and see what happens. :thumbsup: Could also be a clogged heater core or a faulty vacuum valve (the one that switches to allow coolant to flow through the heater core). Did this all happen suddenly? Or did it slowly get worse?

General rules of thumb under MJs and XJs (better check the tag to be sure): 4.0 + stick = 3.07 4.0 + auto = 3.55 2.5 + 5spd stick = 4.10 2.5 + 4spd stick = 3.55 2.5L + auto = 4.56 2.8L = better check to be sure An XJ axle will need the perches moved to the MJ location.

Even better than touching the engine would be to swap a 3.55 geared axle under your 2wd. :thumbsup: Your acceleration off the line will always be hampered by the crappy 3.07 ratio. And welcome! :wavey:

The buckets in our 06 Libby are some of the worst seats I've ever sat in. In my humble opinion of course. Well, mine and my entire family's opinions. The seats are uncomfortable for long trips and the fabric will stain from contact with pure water, let alone other liquids. :fs1:

Heck no. It's too dang cold in Michigan. But it's never too cold to dream up that next project. :D

Watch yerself. He just might do that. :D (P.S. brent, I've got dibs on his order :D ) Does this mean you have them? :brows:

XJ/MJ are a direct swap. TJ/ZJ are a direct swap, but are low pinion (as are 00+ XJs). YJ would need extensive welding. Also, I think the 2.8L v6 only had 5 speeds with it from the factory. But the 4-speed version of the trans is a direct swap, so it's possible that it was replaced at some point in time.

Yeah, number one would be sweet. I didn't need that door anyways, right? :D Now I just need to find a pile of money...

Just trimmed stock fenders in the stock location.

Mircosoft Paint solves all. (though crudely at best) :D And a rushed hack just to show a regular proportion SJ:

Then I must have done it all on purpose. :D

That 8.8 is better than that 8.25. If the 8.25 is '97+, then they are closer to equals in strength. But 4.10 gears are better than 3.55.

longbeds and shortbeds are the same. :thumbsup:

Found someone making limos out of them. Not quite what I had in mind. :shake: http://www.buckhornlimousine.com/stretches.html

Saw a fullsize Cherokee yesterday and the gears in my brain started churning about combining the back half with a Grand Waggy. :D I like the fullsize Jeeps, but I want a bit more wheelbase for towing purposes and interior space. and, while I'm dreaming, a diesel engine too. :yes:

Some day I hope to put you on the lookout for a rebuild-able 7.3 4x4 Excursion. :D

Been there, done that. You aren't the first and likely won't be the last to make that little blunder. :D

Yup. On a dirt road no less. :shake: I'd still take that risk over the guarantee of pulling the drums off to get the mud out.