MiNi Beast

Finished the install of column and cleaned up the wiring some, unfortunately I need a new fuse block, so handle that when swap out all the wiring for 94 H.O. wiring and install the h.o. under the hood. :D Also yanked the center console for the mini console, as be putting a bench seat back in it so that both kids can ride with Daddy. but for now just put my ammo box in the middle for more storage and keep things protected and give me room to add a couple cup holders for the Dog Party.

Finished the install of column and cleaned up the wiring some, unfortunately I need a new fuse block, so handle that when swap out all the wiring for 94 H.O. wiring and install the h.o. under the hood. :D Also yanked the center console for the mini console, as be putting a bench seat back in it so that both kids can ride with Daddy. but for now just put my ammo box in the middle for more storage and keep things protected and give me room to add a couple cup holders for the Dog Party. Then pick up my winch plate yesterday, couple pics of the rough idea on how it will be mounted. and thanks to 1x1_Speed_Craig for giving me a couple Ballistic Skulls to add to the rig. :beerbang:

well since installed the new steering column tried to clean up and check some of the wiring. Well what a rats nest, found the light switch had a jumper wire to make the parking lamps and head lights work, so assume the switch is bad???? Think I got the DC outlet working, somehow, but won't know till I hook the radio back up and see if it still cuts out when outlet in use. I have a good ground from block to firewall, so where would be best to add another ground if i have a bad ground?

yeah I seen that. :fs1: guess pick up one later. no biggie to swap out. swapped steering columns, with grant steering wheel added. :thumbsup:

picked up some hood pins to install tomorrow. swapped steering columns today as well.

yep it works, now just trying to short out my electrical issue with the lights, seems the po used a jump wire to make the lights work off the light switch, so guessing the switch went bad, so I had picked one up from the jy but guess 94 not the same as the 89,

well both being tilt, they are the same, as far as electrical wise, so mounting is the same measurement, so going to go and swap it in then, if it works then sweet, if not then drink another one.

have a winch plate being made up, to be added with winch by this weekend, Now going out to swap steering column. :wrench:

Well not going to be able to do the hidden winch set up like I was hoping , I could I guess if I redid some stuff but not worth it at this point and need it mounted up by next weeks run. So since the front is solid now anyways, just going to add to the top and make my own winch plate and just mount it up and just build off what I have there. So after some measuring, going to get a (L=front to back)11"x15"(W=side to side)x1/4" flat stock. then L will be bent 90* at 3" to act as my mounting surface for the fair lead. then the remaining 8" of L will be where the winch will sit and mount, with a 1 3/4" of the plate plug welded along the top of the existing bumper, (made up of a 1 3/4"x6"x1/4" c-channel), then will be adding 6"x6" corner gussets to tie the plate fully into the bumper. So that is pretty basic and will work just fine for my needs. :yes: So trying to take care of the winch mount parts tomorrow, and then possibly swap out steering column if all works out for that, then going to try to button a few more things up in the cab of the jeep and ensure its ready for the Dog Party, next weeks wheel fest.

I have one with a tree, i want to use this one, question is can I use this one, I'm not asking opinions on which one you think I should use based on weakness, thanks :thumbsup: as far as I can tell looking at it I should be able to use it and just pull the stick on it. So guess I'll look at mine in the cab tomorrow and go from there I guess.

thank you. Its not a pretty deal and is ongoing, but I do what I can. Yeah his screen name is Creeping Death from my local board, he is a great guy and has a sweet build going himself to a CJ. We are good wheeling buddies. :cheers: And yeah welding the box down was a simple and fast way to put it in, but again did not want to mess with nuts and bolts, the tool box it self is very solid and heavy grade, so couple welds that I could easily grind later if wanted to pull it. but I like the low profile look and advantages of it. And when it comes time will be making a tonneau cover for it to, which will be nice with winter and rain when hauling gear.

Can I swap in a tilt steering column with shifter for a tilt steering column without shifter? As I have shifter on floor, so can I just pull the shifter stick off and put the column in place as my my column is bad so need a new one. thanks

yeah I just used a air die grinder and followed the body line, did not go fully around on the ends as will finish that once put a new bumper on the rear. So far no issues with the rear end so good thing I guess I pulled the covers on it as was just going to run it and call it a day. :ack:

picked up the hubs and brakes for the 44 and the winch. :yes:

picked up 3/4 D44 hubs and rotors and my new winch as well. :jump:

picked up the 36's I'll be running till get the funds for the 37's. Tomorrow be picking up the brakes and calipers for the D44 as well be picking up my winch for the jeep as well. Just a XRC 8000, hold me over for now.

picked up a good H.O. block and intake, then a good set of doors as well, so may cut up the doors on it now to see if can't make a set of half doors. :yes:

very nice COMANCHE! :thwak: looks good man, I want a set of them damn rear quarter/tail set up. :yes:

ok so your using the block, so there will be no H.O. about it then. Like posted only diff are acc brackets and crank pilot hole, auto should be fine though, not like what I had a problem with when doing that manual 4wd swap and had to have a custom bushing made. I'm about to do the same thing in my MJ, debating using the h.o. head and intake, or swapping my head and intake, ideally my renix head is junk, and the h.o head is missing, so either why need a head, and so plan to use the h.o set up and pick up a head, being as I want the hp for my trail rig, now you being just wanting to get the xj going would be a manner of swapping everything and should be straight forward. and so i lost my train of thought i think I made a point if not disregard, been a early mourning.

so I could fit the two kids in with me when girl has to work and has the car.

anyone up for chat? Need opinions on going from bucket seats back to a bench seat. :???:

it is aftermarket wiring only it is wired by itself, not using factory wiring, only factory wiring used on radio is the front speakers.

Well grabbed a map sensor at jy like I do with fuses and switches and other electrical stuff that is pricey and doesn't go bad often, so I have extras, and for kicks decide to put it on the jeep and with that map sensor, I can drop it to 'D' and go, not having to manual shift up from 1st. and with the recent axle swap to 3.07s from 3.73 it was a real pita, and was going to get some 31s to put on till axles were down, but now I can't till I have 3.07's with 33, drives good, still idles rough and is a hard starter with pumping the gas to get it started as if that makes sense on a fuel injected engine. And I go through 2 qts oil for every 1/4 tank now as well. rings are toast.

ok so cleaned up the front harness, was full of gunk, have a bad socket so swap that out when pick up another one. Not though, use DC outlet and radio cuts out till unplugged whatever from the plug, hit the wipers(only have high) and radio cuts out, hit brake and radio cuts out at times, and now my dome light works off and on flickers as if open wire perhaps going down rd. :mad: