87Warrior

Hehe. Sounds like the majority of WK's once recall work is done. What exactly did they do for the ignition switch recall? I suspect they replace the cylinder with one that is more difficult to turn.

Inspecting a MJ is really no different than any other vehicle. However, there are a few parts that are MJ specific that might be hard to locate replacements for. Make sure the tail lights, tailgate, rear fender flares, interior b-pillar trim, foot parking brake mechanism and seat brackets are present and in fair condition. In my opinion, rust is what you need to look out for. A clean straight truck that doesn't run is worth a lot more to me than a rusty truck that does run. Cab corners, rockers, bottom of doors, frame directly in front of rear spring hanger, frame around transfer case crossmember, rear fender, tailgate and of course the floor are typical rust locations. Rust can be repaired, but only you can make that decision. While under the truck, make sure there is a fuel sending unit in the gas tank (it mounts thru the side of the tank facing the drive shaft). Although you won't know if it works, having it is a good start since they are no longer made.

I would run them. Otherwise the alerts on the EVIC will drive you nuts unless there is a way to disable the TPMS alerts I haven't found. The EVIC always defaults to the TPMS screen if a tire is low. Sure you can still scroll through the other screens, but it will go back to the TPMS screen. I do not believe the TPMS will actually affect driveability if you can live with the EVIC going bananas. Airing down on this past trip to Ouray nearly drove me nuts with the EVIC alerts. Speaking of Ouray and the WK, here are a few photos of the adventure. http://comancheclub.com/topic/48008-ouray-silverton-tincup-salida-august-and-october-2015/?p=493865

Yup, you are good. TJ Rubi has an air locker. I am not sure if the JK parts will swap over or not. The problem is that most TJ Rubi people think they have gold. But, a few nearly give them away when upgrading to ARB. I got one for a song that I will install in my MJ44 someday.

Well.... the stars aligned, the moon aligned and our schedules aligned. Yup, my wife and I were able to take a few SHORT days and enjoy the fall colors of the San Juans. Our adventure started in Lake City where we were greeted by a familiar sight, or odor We had lunch at the only place in town that was open. I can't recall the name, but it was a small coffee shop/bistro/biker bar/hunters retreat on the west side of 149. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We then headed south toward Cinnamon Pass. We were immediately thrown into to canvas that the San Juan's prepared for us. Oh, and did I mention we are touring in luxury. Cinnamon Pass is a real easy climb when going east to west. This was a good thing since the dang WK wouldn't shift into 4-LO.....(thanks FCA and your N23 recall). I mean, how many times do you need 4LO when going to the mall? Even though the road is relatively smooth, I had to drive faster than I would have liked being stuck in high range. Even with the Jeep issues, we still made it to the top! Cinnamon Pass drops you out at Animas Forks and old mining town. In the summer months this place is crawling with people, ATVs, and off road rigs. It was surreal having the place to ourselves. Even though I take a picture of this place every time I visit, it never gets old! This was the first time I ever saw snow on the roof. The drive to Silverton was the same as it always was, rough and beautiful. Our plan was to take 550 to Ouray for an early supper. It seemed as if CDOT had other plans for us as 550 was closed until 5:00pm. Silverton was quite busy with folks killing time while waiting for the highway to reopen. After a restful evening in Ouray we ventured out again in the trusty WK. That evening, I learned that by pulling a fuse for the 'Final Drive Control Module', moving the Jeep forward and backward, and then reinstalling the fuse, you could regain access to 4LO. Luckily it worked as we piloted the Jeep towards Yankee Boy and Governor Basin. The fall color did not disappoint! A view towards Yankee Boy from Governors! This is truly amazing. A final view of the WK making its way back down the road towards Ouray. The fall color was simply amazing. I now question why I have been visiting this area during the peak of tourist season. The morning we left Ouray, Silverton mountain received a significant snowfall which allowed some of the local powder hounds to get some good face shots in. If the same system hit Cinnamon Pass, I'd say it is probably snowed shut.

Have you guys had the N23 and/or p73 recalls preformed? I had the first N23 done and now I have to pull the FDCM EDIFF fuse to get 4lo to work. Apparently the newest recall may fix the transfer case shifting issue but may also cause other systems to malfunction. I am just very leary to let Chrysler load some other software into my WK that may cause other failures. Do you guys have any personal experience with the recalls?

Yes, assuming the MJ axle has the 3 series carrier (3.73 and down; numerically). The Rubi uses thick cut gears and are attached to a 3 series carrier from the factory. Good luck finding a shop who will spend the time to set up used gears.

I put 4k miles on a new 2.5 Colorado this year on a company truck. A fantastically comfortable truck with a nice interior layout and easy ergonomics. My biggest complaint about the truck is that you have to push on the gas door for it to pop open. The Colorado/Canyon platform could be the first vehicle I ever buy new. The 2.8 Duramax would just be the icing on the cake. Once they hit the showroom floor, I'll be asking for a test drive although I'd probably hold off for a 2017 to get those first year quirks adjusted. It seems like GM might be building the compact truck we have all been asking for. We know Jeep isn't.

I've always used the axle housings as my strap points.

I have to admit, the JCR DIY bumper was quick and easy to build. Although, I am not sure what your beef with Hanson is. If the bumper is truly built wrong, a few photos should reveal that quickly. Their response to the photos is where this thread should have started. Sure it is maddening when you pay a significant price for a product and wait a long time for it to arrive just to be slapped in the face with something built wrong. Mistakes happen. Please keep us posted on Hanson's resolution!

Not quite. The Eastwood link seems like another variation of dynamat. http://www.stockinteriors.com/HeatSound.asp?Itemid=4783 My body shop recommended something that doesn't stick to the floor so you can clean, drain, dry, etc since these trucks will always end up letting water in. He also recommend a water barrier, like the foil, incase of spilled drinks or snow melting off boots that may get past the carpet. I can't speak to how well the product works as my truck is far from finished, but it is what was recommended to me by someone with a whole lot more experience.

Stock interiors also sells a nice foil backed insulation. This was what my body shop guy recommended for adding sound deadening to the floor. He spoke against applying dynamat or the like on the floor but highly recommended it for the doors and back wall.

I think my local dealership charged me $100 to synchronize the camshaft and crankshaft sensors on my TJ after the motor was rebuilt. Any shop specializing in diesel mechanics would have the ability to alter the PCM. Might cost more than the dealership though.

Find a 91+ XJ HP30 with 4.10's and be happy. It will have the larger 297x/760x u joint and no CAD. There is nothing wrong with salvaging the drivetrain and components from a rusted out MJ. Just be aware that an MJ donor will be the same as an XJ donor. They are the same vehicle from the dash forward. I am not sure what 're'wiring you think will need to be done??? I'll never understand why folks hate the 2.5. My 185k mile 2.5 pulled my MJ over several Colorado passes just as well as my TJ with 4.0. My advice would be to build it, gear it and DRIVE it :) Don't get to excited to yank the 2.5 for a 4.0. Something won't go as planned and it will end up taking at least 2x longer to complete and cost 2x as much.

Can you elaborate on this setup a little more? I am very intrigued.

What sort of budget are you looking at? It seems like any modern commuter car that has had the oil changed on time should see 200k with out a problem. The only cars I have experience with is my wife's 02 Camry and a 97 Miata that I had before my MJ. I really miss the Miata and regret selling it. It was a total blast to drive every day. They are cheap cars with a lot of online support, and they are fun. The Camry is turning over 235k miles and everything works great except it burns a quart of oil every 3k miles. Brakes, tires, spark plugs, serpentine belt, headlights, starter and battery are the only parts ever replaced. We are fixing to replace it with something AWD/4wd. We would let it go real cheap if you are interested. With a fresh oil change I'd trust the car to take me to Alaska and back.

Fix the rust and you won't have any problem with a properly applied quality paint. Bedliner will do a great job hiding rust behind its hard shell.

I'm not going to lie, $115 for mud flaps seems excessive. AEV can build a sweet Jeep. The problem isn't really the cost, but the availability of parts in 10 years. AEV was really quick to dump the TJ high line, heat reduction hood and Brute parts when the JK was released. I wonder what AEV's big money maker will be if FCA actually builds a Jeep pickup?

Once you find some solid transportation you might find some of the members here are also enthusiastic about the new vehicle as well. Once you restore the 'MJ fund' why don't you have the AX15 rebuilt? Then you know what is going into the truck when the time comes. Some get lucky with used parts, others don't.....unfortunately, you did not.

Nice. I'd even be willing to own a JK if that was its heart and soul.

Just make sure it is a 5 speed 4 cylinder to find the 4.10 axle. The 4 speed 4 cylinder trucks had 3.55.

Man, that C10 is a beauty. The 91 is very nice. It looks like it is in good hand. Nice find!

I don't think any of my neighbors would accuse me of having a perfect yard. I just need to keep the weeds leveled out :) The tractor did come with a complete bagger set up, a mulching guard, and factory snow chains still sealed in the bag. I intend to research snow plows and blowers for the tractor. My big toe tells me this will be a wet winter and I still don't have anything to clear my driveway with.

Cheap/fun: NA Mazda Miata I have to lump the "Prettiest" and "Money is no object DD" into my kryptonite car: 1963 Corvette

I decided to add a new '87 to the fleet, John Deere that is! This past weekend I gassed up and topped off the oil in the Craftsman riding mower the previous home owners left for us 3 years ago. In my eye it's still a young machine at 7 years old. After making one pass around the yard the mower shot out a puff of blue smoke and before I could flip the key, commenced to making a terrible wailing sound as it turned itself off. The terrible wailing sound comes back when you hit the starter and nothing else happens. It lost all compression so I think the piston fell apart. I contacted my local John Deere dealer to see what they had in stock and at what price point. Needless to say, I did not visit the dealer, as you could buy a really nice MJ for what a new John Deere will cost you! I sift through several wild craigslist ads for farm and garden equipment and notice this gem. A John Deere 160 from 1987. I visit the next day and in comes the replacement tractor. Image Not Found I know these tractors are known to be reliable when well maintained. This particular model has the rare oil filter kit (most 160s didn't leave the dealer with an oil filter) and it has the even more rare factory head lights (even though they don't currently work). Here is the new tractor trying to fit in. Image Not Found I've got a few items that need fixed before I can manicure my yard: - Change oil and filter - Change air filter and pre filter - Drain fuel tank - Replace fuel filter - Install starter solenoid relay fix - Replace noisy idler pulley on the drive belt route - Find and install chute on deck - Replace mulching blades with Gator blades - Adjust brake