Pete M

you're going to need to make one. or alter one from a different truck. I hear a dakota is pretty close.

couple of decked-out XJs in the 'yard today. more picked over than last time I found that Laredo, but I still scored a 92 header (minus the broken grille), gas skid, hitch, renix throttle body, a million little switches and lights and such, front chrome bumper, brand new battery cable, fan shroud, couple turbines, one waggy tail, and some other stuff. 'twas a brutal day considering the GA sun and temps in the 80s and the 1/4 mile uphill walk with everything to get to checkout, but it's good exercise as long as it doesn't kill me. right? right? also spied a set of turbines on an late 80s dodge truck. looked in good shape but the yard wants way too much for rims to have grabbed them too.

stopped by the junkyard and picked up some rear shocks and bolts. but I beat myself up pretty good removing/hauling XJ stuff out of the yard (1/4 mile all uphill) so I'm taking a break before installing the KJ stuff. probably later today I'll get the last things on and get it back sitting on its tires.

I haven't memorized the rear bolt pattern orientation maybe someone else has? got a part number off it? did you grab the shifter handle?

one of these got screwed. the other not so much

nooooooooo!!!!!!!!

eventually Jeep made "power" the default and deleted the switch. apparently "comfort" really didn't do much of anything worthwhile.

do make sure that you're uploading them to CC. the quality will be better and then we won't lose anything if tapa tanks.

appears to be a challenger color

Detonator Yellow that's a new one. I wonder what car it was really for?

It looks like that was the only way to get it in an MJ. find a dealership that can order up every little thing you want, regardless of it being in the official brochure.

thank goodness that skidplate was installed. had an issue with pulling the trans pan (popped down on it's own with no prying like last time but didn't sall because I had several bolts in half-way) and the ensuing tidal wave flowed over the trans crossmember and the skidplate then carried the fluid waaaaaaaay beyond my catch pan. yup, that was a mess and half. but I managed to catch most of it and so now the transmission filters have been changed and most of the fluid replaced (gotta wait until the Jeep is level to put in the rest).

I cannot imagine a more inviting place for the inexperienced MJ owner than here at the CC. we all start at the same bottom rung on the knowledge ladder and some of us have simply been around MJs long enough to have climbed a bit. But we're always looking to lend a hand to anyone in need.

the address says you've uploaded them to tapatalk. I think that might be the issue.

here at the CC? that seems highly unlikely.

did you start a build thread yet? we'd love to see all the details!

so what's the state of the rubber boot?

in the link in my signature you'll find the bleeding procedure for MJ brakes. it's different than other vehicles

the price matters not as long as you're happy with your new baby. She's a great looking truck!

offroad is actually easier to run big tires on stock gears because the transfercase helps when in low range. you're not the first to do it, and won't be the last. the only one that can say for sure if it's acceptable is you after putting some miles on her.

I think you dropped some of your structural integrity on the pavement there. I'm also ecstatic to see someone taking the time to rebuild a truck. I keep telling people, it's just steel. Keep adding more until you're happy with it.

why are the photos all weird? are you uploading the pics here to the CC or a 3rd party site? I bet it pulls like a dream! I've never pulled camper where I could still make use of the inside rear mirror.

are you bleeding air out the coolant sensor at all?

are you using the drop brackets? if so a stock replacement should work fine. I remember something about an F-350 link working but can't remember if it was just because it was beefier or if it was also longer. you'd best ask in Tech to be sure.