Pete M

I lopped off a couple inches from the 60" model and attached it between the rollbar legs and underneath the spare tire. Takes a couple minutes to get it out (anti-theft I guess) but I plan on putting it somewhere else during wheeling so I can have quicker access to it on the trail. The rollbar is custom and made from 2" DOM tubing welded/bolted to the frame. Jeep on! --Pete

The TJ transmissions are different in many ways, clocking of the t-case, shifter tower, t-case shifter linkage style, trans mount, etc. The XJ one is a direct fit. That being said, I have a 99 TJ AX-15 in my 88. Go to picturetrail.com/petermontie and look in the drivetrain folder. Jeep on1 --Pete

http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/ARD30shafts297andSeals/D30shafts297andSeals.htm

Keep dreamin'! :D About the best we can hope for is finding a 4 door XJ matchbox (which do exist) and cutting it up to fab a fake MJ. Jeep on! --Pete

If I remember this right (what are the chances of that?) The TJs got a slightly different 3550 than the XJs. Something about a different cut in the gears (plus the typical differences of course). Jeep on! --Pete

The 3550 is newer and stronger, so I guess that makes it better. Either one is a good choice (as long as the trans is in good condition of course). Pay attention to the spline count of the tranny-to-Tcase shafts (the 3550 will be 23, your t-case is 21) and TJ/YJ trannys are different (can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on what you're looking for). Jeep on! --Pete

I didn't want the plate anywhere near the bumper (for the same wheelin' concerns) so I screwed it to the side and fabbed a simple plate to go behind it and hold the stock bumper's lights. The lower light points slightly to the right so the whole plate is lit. Jeep on! --Pete

The CPS in a sensor located on the bellhousing near the top/drivers side. Jeep on! --Pete

Ahh, so at least it's rated for something. Any idea what brand it is? I've yet to see a website selling a tube bumper with a reciever where they list the rating. Jeep on! --Pete

What old t-case? Mine was 2wd to start with. :D There's always the option of re-selling your current stuff. I too hate replacing perfectly good parts, but sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Was the "different input shaft lengths" post concerning the 2.5L or 4.0L? Jeep on! --Pete

Did you reinstall the CPS?

Even if the resistor was bad, it should fire up, then die after a couple seconds when the computer routes power through the resister. Does the engine get spark? Jeep on! --Pete

Hey Eagle, out of curiosity, is that tube bumper actualy rated Class 3, or does it simply have a section of 2x2 tubing in it? Jeep on! --Pete

The pilot bushing you will need (if it's needed) is from a 70s CJ. It's a $2 unit, which is important because I found that there are a couple choices and the others are more expensive. As too the clutch line, mine trans was a 99 and I'm not sure when Jeep switched to the plastic line. Regardless, I gotta imagin that whatever line you get should be adaptable. MAKE SURE you get the remnents from the junkyard trans, as you could get stuck buying a new system and for 99 it was a one-piece unit, master to slave. http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convt ... 5swap.html Jeep on! --Pete

That's a good idea! I'm envisioning a "write-up" area, where finished projects can be documented and others can ask questions pertaining to that project. Is that what you were thinking? Jeep on! --Pete

Focus my wallet on only one? WOW what a concept! Too bad it's too late for me. I've got three MJs... and plans for all three. :D Jeep on! --Pete

TJ console, eh? Where did you see that writeup? It just so happens that my new MJ doesn't have a center console and I have a TJ one lying around doing nothing. :D Jeep on! --Pete

I believe it's in Chryser's building, a bit north or Detroit. Jeep on! --Pete

Seems they don't allow hotlinking? If it doesn't work out, try picturetrail.com Jeep on! --Pete

This is a shot of the actual race truck in the Chrysler museum.

Coming off the freeway I saw an MJ stopped at the next light. I pulled up next to it and saw an Archer Brothers sticker! The MJ was red with white rims and a front air dam. So I did what I'm sure any of you would, I completely disregarded my previous plans and followed it. Fortunately he was on his way home and not about to start a cross-country trip. :roll: I talked with them about the truck (neither of us knows the whole story, but we filled in some gaps for each other) and it seems that it is an advertising clone. Definitely not a race truck, but cool none the less. Not sure if it was Archer-specific that toured with the race trucks or put together by a dealership, but it was a 4.0L/auto with some of the typical beginings of rust. Decals were in great shape though so hopefully we can get together again and I can snap some pics for everyone. It'd be sweet to be able to print up some decals for those who want them. And yes, I gave him the comancheclub addy so hopefully we'll see him on here soon. Jeep on! --Pete

Nope, it's higher up. Not sure what you'd do with the linkage. My 88 was 2wd originally and I combined the TJ parts I had with the MJ parts I "borrowed" from my 86. Not a clue which pieces I actually used in the end. I had to build a bracket for the trans side of the linkage due to the differences between the TJ AX-15 and the 86 AX-5. Not a big deal, just a flat plate with 3 holes in it. I made a custom crossmember too that raises the t-case up a bit more and makes for a close fit to the body. :D Jeep on! --Pete

I believe it's the trans, but I have both so it's hard to say. Personally, I love the extra ground clearance of my TJ AX-15/NP-231. :D Jeep on! --Pete

car-part.com will give you a hint of what a junkyard charges. Don't forget that the most expensive ones seem to be at the top of the list. Oh, and the different eras of AX-15s are listed separate, so you'll need to search for multiple years. 94 or 95+ are the external slave units. Jeep on! --Pete