well, the MJ was already gone. at least I was able to bring home the bed last week.
But not to worry, a CRD Liberty showed up in its place! after 5 grueling hours of work, I successfully pulled the engine/trans/t-case/harness/front-diff/front shafts/skid-plates/and more out of the Jeep still all attached to the cradle for......... a mere 300 bucks. now all I have to do is drive all the way back tomorrow with a trailer so I can actually bring it home.
keep in mind, I fully expect the engine to be toast (that's how they all seem to die), but I made out like a bandit for sure. even got some 5x5 adapters and another set of tow hooks. can't have too many tow hooks.
I'll get pics tomorrow once I officially have it in my possession.