Pete M

still would pick an XJ. 2" lift, 31s and go have fun. :D

darth does have a point. XJs are better. :D

that's a new one by me. :dunno: are the computers using different modems?

I went to the parts store, bought a few long struts that were likely for minivans, came home and experimented 'til one worked (then returned the rest). apologies for the lack of any useful notes or details. :( It's not very strong and could never bend a hood. took a bit to find the right angle, but it works great. :thumbsup:

my favorite is still the junkyard that wrote "89 commanche" right under the emblem on the fender. if only I had a camera......

If I was to ever pay for gear install, I'd go 4.56 minimum. car-part.com may help with the search for an axle. :thumbsup: also, I'd be hard pressed to pass on a 4.10 TJ front axle if the price was low enough. yes it's low pinion, but it has 4.10 gears and the bigger U-joints. gear installations are very expensive.

I've put thousands of miles on my 4.0/stick/33s/4.10s and if anything I'd want 4.56 gears. you couldn't pay me to only go as far as 3.73s. 4.10s is a good compromise. :thumbsup:

I'm hesitant to do it, but I'll think on it. :cheers:

more importantly, he needs to get it to a decent fiberglass man so a mold can be made.

I've seen waaaay worse convertible trucks. but still... :(

you should be able to do that with your current t-case. make sure the linkage isn't binding and that the little plastic bushings are in good shape.

tried car-part.com yet?

not a clue what that is or how I'd go about getting it integrated. :dunno:

did you check your alignment before or after?

4x4 coils were about an inch longer than 2wd (from the factory). MJ/XJ control arms were all the same. WJ lowers are better. :thumbsup:

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what's wrong with the current engine?

chrysler won't release that info. :(

I doubt you'll need the AALs. aftermarket MT packs will likely give you a boost in height over 20 year old stockers.

um, what are they out of?

depends on how bad you want a room to yourself. the house is only so big. :D

AWWWWW! Seriously I have thought about it. Got an open field by the house? Stearman needs 600 ft. Pete said he's got a puddle jumper airport by him. Rob Grosse Ile airport. http://www.grosseileairport.com/ 20 minutes from my front door.

the longer shackles are only good for maybe an inch of lift. You need a shackle to be 2" longer than stock for each inch of lift and stock ones aren't exactly short. also keep in mind while shopping, XJ shackles are shorter than MJs and so ones designed to lift an XJ may not be much longer than your current ones.

:clapping:

the Grosse Ile airport is about 20 minutes away (and is small). Detroit Metro International Airport (definitely not small) is within a half hours drive. don't actually need many parts. mostly just need wrenching time. :wrench: