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I've been in this situation. When everything else fails, a claim to the credit card usually does the trick. As far as Rusty's vs everyone else, I'm down to just 2 Rusty's items on my Jeeps: steering brace on the trail MJ (repositioned & rewelded to fit around a set back winch) and 3" ft springs on the Grandpa MJ (sagged to ~2.25", good match to level 22 year old 2wd rear springs)

When I got it (Rustoleum Yellow): In transition (some yellow, 2001 Sienna Pearlcoat & MJ Red bed): Mostly one color (2001 XJ Sienna Pearcloat): Red (actually a shade, or two lighter than stock & partially sun-flattened): Flat Black (Rustoleum Rattlecan): Gloss Black (3/4 repaint of factory color):

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What if you need it out mid-winter (frozen) to carry something big? That was my only question with these.

Wow Jim, I would've guessed you'd say you had em' since the the 1980's. well, 19 MJ's in 3 years, that still puts you at the head of the class. :thumbsup:

too late, I'm in full Black-Ops/Ninja gear, creeping back home, with it in my duffel bag right now :wrench: Nothing to see here folks, move along please. :yes:

Wow! I was not expecting this much progress already! You rock :yes: :cheers:

What tonneau cover? The only thing I can see in that pic is a PERFECT MJ rear bumper :drool: :drool:

The name of the pin is "Pin, Check Arm" as listed in the parts catalog and is Part #5501 2900 Found this write-up and in that write-up he used "The Doorman part number is 38439 (also known as Help parts)". Hope that helps ya out :D It does! Thank You! (I've been meaning to ask this for a while). :cheers:

There's been threads like this before, but I don't think we ever had an all in one inclusive thread... So who's had MJ's the longest, the most MJ's the most miles on MJ's, etc etc... I know I'm not even in the running, but here goes: Bought my first & second MJ's in 1996 (LWB, then a SWB). Both were daily drivers, followed by 2 more daily drivers since then (SWB's, still have both). I don't rack up many miles, lucky to put 5k miles on an MJ a year, so I'd say less than 50-60k MJ miles in the last 15 years. Next....

Cement blocks + filled to the top with heavy wet snow got my 2wd LWB MJ (3.5" on 31's) through the worst storm of my adult life (April Fools day Blizzard 1997.... :ack: ) 30+ inches on the ground, and 4-5 foot drifts... Overnight... in April :ack: :ack: :ack: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fool ... y_Blizzard

:thumbsup: thanks. I would LOVE to travel cross country on/in this :rotfl2: :jump: :rotfl2: edit, though uphill would suck not being able to stand up for extra power. :ack: :ack: :ack:

I noticed that Craftsman Torx tips are permanently pressed in their chrome sockets now (for the last 4-5 years atleast). Before that they would easily pull out (for replacement) with a pair of pliers. They are still removable, but with a little more destructive force, IIRC, a flat punch, and a sledge hammer will drive them out from behind.

Yep, what everyone else said, just the Torx tip, with a wrench attached. Even if you could somehow squeeze a short Torx socket + ratchet in there, beware, as you back the bolt out, you get less and less room to remove the tool/bolt. Slight thread derail.... does anyone have a source for replacements for the "door restraint (check) retaining pin" from step one? (I guess I could look in the 'Help' section at the auto parts store :dunno: ) I'm using 1/4" bolts in both my DD Jeeps, and the clunk-cluunk noise every time I open & close the doors is getting old. :ack:

I'm not ignoring you Don, just wanted to give Spencer the opportunity to reply, since he was in this thread earlier. Either way, I hope you guys can work it out, & thank you for the advice. Seems like he makes good stuff at any rate. Jimmy

bump.... any progress on this? I was looking through this thread on HAMB (tons of home made teardrops here), and thought of yours: :cheers: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/show ... p?t=368140 sample: Not a teardrop, but :chillin: :thumbsup: and my favorite (from post # 75 if the pic doesn't show up :D )

Tis the plan. Rob In for three please. :D Year/model GSXR? (I have a first gen obsession :nuts: )

It would be very nice if someone could reproduce these :yes: For FSJ's there's also: J200 J300 J2000 J3000 J4000

And JeepDoggieDog, your MJ looks amazing with the later Eliminator decals :cheers: :thumbsup:

sorry for the thread hijack JDD,.... but Spencer, are you able to tweak your designs a little? like turn this: into this: And/or possibly changing the 'Pioneer' wording to something else in the same font. (apologies for 'borrowing' your Ebay pic) Thanks, Jimmy

:cheers: good thread :cheers: Thanks for taking the time to post this. :thumbsup:

Why do you say that Jim? :D Thanks mate, I'll check it out although it looks like a refurbished wheel, not NOS. But I do need a spare. :D Ooops I meant to say 'written' all over it (edited now). I'm just surprised I saw it before you did. :D Not sure about the refurb vs NOS, 'NOS' gets overused & abused on Ebay, plenty of knockoff aftermarket crap labeled as NOS as well. :( Good luck. :cheers:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15-JEEP- ... 1c1fc9246d Currently $99 UP FOR BIDS IS 1(ONLY ONE) NEW OLD STOCK FACTORY JEEP ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL. IT IS THE 10 SLOT TYPE WITH THE MACHINED AND CLEARED FINISH. IT IS 15X7. THIS TYPE OF WHEEL WAS USED ON 1984-1991 CHEROKEE'S (BOX AND BODY TYPE), 1986-1991 COMANCHE, AND 1984-1987 WAGONEER. NO RETURNS, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL US

If the temp goes to 190, then drops, the thermostat is cycling. When the thermo opens @190, the cold water in the radiator rushes in, drops the engine temp. Then thermostat closes, and it starts again. Sounds like the thermostat is working. I'd say either: 1) It's too cold out, and your radiator is overcooling your engine or 2) Your coolant level is low (= no heat), AND your gauge is incorrect (possibly due to low coolant levels). #1 seems more likely to me. :dunno: