Pete M

If you think you're shocked now, just wait 'til you ask for prices. :eek:

Yeah, I can't wait to get out and play in the minivan. :( Stupid non-running MJs. At least our family now has the diesel Liberty. That should be enough to give me my 4x4 fix. :D

I got my Dana 44 from JW. Definitely pricey, but in their defense I did get a perfect condition 44 shipped across the country (and it even arrived on time).

Either one works. :D We have a nice selection of pissed off and frustrated smilies. :headpop: :mad: :hateputers: :wall: :rant:

That's what I thought, just wanted to be sure. :cheers:

3/4 elliptical: http://jeeptech.com/susp/elliptical.html

This is something I've ran thru my mind alot, From what I could see from searching, the MJ has a removable bed, if I were to just remove the bed and install my flatbed I shouldn't affect the structural support any. Yup, the bed is definitely removable.

Aren't XJ owners constantly complaining that there's no flex in their leafs? MJ leafs are some of the best leafs out there! And I'll get even more once I dump the stock shocks this spring. :D

I've seen it in magazines where a guy will add little wheels or casters to the leaf springs at the back (or front if the rig has front leaf springs). Doesn't sound all that hard to pull off and I guess the truck will roll off the rocks. :dunno: Also seen it done on the corners of bumpers.

I pieced together my set from 4 different rusty MJ packs (each had one broken leaf in it). They have held up well, but I'm going to be building a new set come springtime using rust free packs (from Florida). They will be similar, but the extra main leaf will be from an Explorer pack. I'm seriously considering adding a half-leaf on top. For the life of me I can't remember what the name of this technique is, but I saw it in one of my magazines a while back. You mount the half-leaf to the top of the pack facing forwards. Then you make a retainer bracket that hold the end of the leaf loosely to the pack below it. The theory is that the new half-leaf will help fight the front of the pack from pulling up from spring wrap, but won't affect the stuff and drop of the suspension. I wish I had a picture of it, as it sounds really cool. :(

On the plus side, you now have an available core. :D Steal any usable stuff and bite the bullet to get another. You wouldn't be the first to make the mistake of not checking the innards of a junkyard axle. I'm also guilty of that. :( It's an expensive way to learn a lesson, but I have learned that lesson and will always pop them open first (or make them do it).

No, no, no. Either you misread me or I'm misreading you. I don't buy the cheapest. I buy the next step up (or whatever is above than the Fram if the store I'm in happens to sell them). But I have no problems dumping in the cheapest oil I can find (every 2k miles). :D

You forgot your ranting smilie. :D :rant:

Not good... :(

I don't see anything. :(

I'll buy whatever isn't a fram and isn't the cheapest. Beyond that I have no loyalty. 8)

Aside from the fact that they have killed engines? I had one fail on me, but fortunately the tough ol' girl survived even with almost no oil pressure (0 at idle, but I got a few if I kept the engine above 1000 rpms or so). But Frams aside, money spent on a filter is money well spent. You really do get more for your money in filter media and internal construction. :D

The longbed is 6 inches longer in front of the wheel well and six inches longer behind. I doubt the mounts line up. Also, the gas tank and some other stuff hangs from the bed so all that little stuff would also need to be moved. Plus shortening the frame is a major biiitch and not advised. I imagine bobbing isn't all that hard (depending on how you want to do it). Do you want to retain a functional tailgate? If not, then life becomes much easier. I bet you'd get a huge benefit from simply adding a rear bumper that doesn't hang down as much as the stock one. I deleted my tailgate and the bumper comes right out from the frame and hugs the truck. I have a shortbed, but the principle is the same for the longbed. At one point in time I also considered slicing the rear off at the shackles and adding 78 Bronco taillights which should fit nicely into the hollow bed sides.

I HIGHLY recommend one of these. Not the paint per se, but the little gun thing is a great asset. :D

I added a second main MJ leaf (with the eyes cut off) to help support the main leaf and to help with wrap. Seems to do a pretty good job of both. :D

$50,000 might make me think about parting with my 88. No promises though. :D

Don't buy Frams.

There is nothing wrong with a pressurized system. The parts just may require a bit of maintenance after spending 20 years in a truck. I swapped in a 91 radiator (old one went south) just to get a cap and a second place to add liquid. Never had a problem since (with the pressure-related stuff, I've had e-fan failures and pump failures). Still running the same ol' pressure bottle and cap too.

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