Pete M

I cleaned everything up. (I think) The big problem isn't too few mods, only that I need to get Eagle the power to ban. (Still working on that one. Can't figure out which page in the software lets me do that.) I didn't realize he couldn't. Also, the 2 newest forums didn't have him as mod yet. Also my fault there. Last semester beat the snot out of me and so I'm playing catchup with what needs to get done around here. There's about 5 billion new posts to read. :hateputers:

You wouldn't be the first XJ to join in. :D

When is your spring break?

Dog looks fine to me. Probably bailed at the first sign of trouble. :D My dog is always securely fastened to the seat with a proper doggy harness and for anything really truly hairy I'd probably have someone hold the leash for a minute.

Yeah, I still have to do that on my 90. I just sorta ripped out all the lines without seeing which one lead to the engine. :(

Darwinism in action! :D

Find the "steering stops". If I recall correctly, they are visible from the front and look like a little bolt sticking out and it contacts a flat spot on the axle. Turn the wheel all the way if need be. It'll be the thing that stops everything from moving. Unscrew this bolt and put a washer behind it.

It's a low pinion axle. Plus I bet they have more the 2k into the one they built. Personally, I'd look into a custom unit. It'll be even better. :D

4-5". It's really hard to say because of the variation in leaf packs. Plus no one has done it yet. Care to be a pioneer? :brows:

Don't worry, he's looooooooong gone. :D

Real or not, it happens more than it should on the Great lakes. Every year idiots lose their trucks or snowmobiles out on the ice. Or the ice they're on breaks free and the coast guard has to go rescue their dumb asses.

If you get everything that's needed, then it's a really great swap. If you get most of what you need, then it's still a great swap, just you'll be spending more time in the junkyard. Nearly EVERYTHING changed electrical wise. Get yourself a factory shop manual!

Yeah, compression isn't everything. Make sure all the fuel and spark delivery systems are good to go.

http://www.jeeptech.com/convtrans/ax15swap.html

gears, gears, gears, gears, gears....

I've got enough pressure treated wood in the truck already. ;) I was thinking of using the Dodge ram tailgate cap idea if they got much worse. Right now there really isn't much steel there, the spray-on bedliner is holding the rockers together. :roll: and yes, sinnaevd hit the nail. Where there's salt, there's rot. It's inescapable and I'd rather not put a ton of effort into an unwindable battle with the rust.

Paint? I'm not worried about the paint at all. I'm worried about accelerating the body rot when mud goes up through the gigantic holes in the underbelly and then resides inside the rockers. Ok, so "worried" is a little strong, but I'm not in any hurry for the truck to disintegrate underneath me. These holes:

What's a rock? :D So far they haven't caught on anything yet, but some day they will be finished. I'm hampered by the fact that I don't own a real welder and that I've got plenty more things on my plate. Mostly I want shielding to deflect mud from being flung up into my body panels, but deflecting rocks is good too. :brows:

Works of art are generally prettier, but I'll take the compliment. :D

Deciding which engine to run in your 'Manche is definitely technical. :thumbsup: There have been other posts that were borderline, I just haven't been on top of it. A couple more weeks and I should have all the time in the world. :D

These were the directions I've heard others use: Park the truck with the back end higher than the front. Make sure engine is cold. Loosen temp sender just enough that air can escape. Make sure there is a rag covering the temp sender and that you are wearing good eye protection, just in case the sender pops off. Now have someone start the engine and make sure they are ready to shut it off if anything goes wrong. Let the air escape.

As if any of those came out of my trucks with the threads intact. :( Somebody that livees sans rust will have to find that one out. I bet they are metric though. Probably a 10mm bolt?