RustyRodder

Evening guys, So the other night over some drinks, my cousin and I were talking about our cars and whatnot. My jeep came up, and my auxiliary lighting setup shortly after. Followed imediately by the question- will my charging system be up for it? I know the standard comanche alternator is 75A, but that you can do the GM upgrade to 105A easily. My lighting setup has two KC 69's (100W with a 40amp relay), two spotlights (100W and an 8.5A draw), and twin 50W lights on the rear. While I doubt I will run them all at once, how badly am I screwing the pooch here? Any advice on what I could do to improve it, other than the 105 alternator and cable upgrades?

Might cost, but I know a few shops that will give a car a onceover before buying for potential issues. Perhaps get it done on that before a 3,000 mile trip? Going through some of the desolate areas, a small gas can wouldnt hurt. Or a full size spare.

Welcome!! Any plans to fix the bumped side?

That thing is bitchin!! Love it. There is something about old sedans that make them cool- theres a 71 chevelle more-door around here for sale. Has a 454 and procharger on it, though.

I am jealous of you longbed guys- I found a shortbed that was exactly what I wanted options wise. But Sadly, I don't think the tailgate will go up with a bike or two in the back.

But I don't know if thats a guarantee- my MJ was just painted LJ1 sand sahara beige, a 1992 wrangler color. Paint was listed as an AMC color.

I was lucky enough to vacation there a couple years back- rented a jeep for a few trails. Really cool area!! I can't wait to take my MJ out there- even if it isnt 4wd

If its going to be a real off-road truck, don't go with a fancy paintjob. That said, I do like tan on these trucks.

That would be great! Thanks!

I don't see a rear O2

Interesting. Mine is full vinyl, always wondered about that

Why were you hitting on the edges, where it had the most support/strength?

MJ bench and bucket brackets are NOT the same.

Haha, Man, I hate you!! I nearly bought that same one- Woodstock, right? I think its a local thing, judging on your bads... Mine also came from Woodstock. Here it is when I got it- Seems like cheap front fogs, rattlecanning black, and hacking off the exhaust is a thing in that town (mine also lacks a muffler. Fulle OE system waiting to go on). Wonder if we bought from the same guy?

Wooden block lift is no joke... a F250 around here used a pair of 4x4 fence post on its springs to get a big lift. Looked like it was going to give way any minute!

You never know. I tried to buy my 88 twice. First time, it was in almost all original paint. Guy listed it, I tried calling over 3 days, had a friend who was local call, no response. 3 months later its up for sale again, spraybombed (same guy owned it) and I bought it 3 day later. Then with trucks since then, its "oh, I can't take any more photos", "its pending sale" (still for sale a month later), and "It runs great! Just needs a starter, battery, and clutch". hell, buyers can be total dumbasses- friend is selling a TJ in order to get a new MJ. needs a motor, first guy sends him an offer (not unreasonable), friend offered to meet between. his response? "I can't spend any more, thats all I have and I need a car today!". So he wanted a jeep that needed a motor. What.

No mounts- I figure Ill bend some out of flat stock. I am almost going to feel bad modifying this! Almost. I have a picture of factory ones, but I don't know how to do attachments.

Ever notice that every time you are looking for something, it always pops up when you give up? I've been searching for a SWB Rollbar for more than a few months- no luck. Finally gave up, and bought a Ranger bar to make fit my '88. Wouldn't you know it, a week later I get a message from a guy who just decided to sell his factory bar. So guess what is in the barn now. Anyone want the Ranger bar? Now the hard part- adapting the new spotlights to fit this one! Its in good shape- one spot of rust, nothing a wirewheel, some sanding, and a new coat of paint won't fix.

Sadly the clock pod is already taken, or else I would do that

Where do you guys recommend placing a control panel on the dash? I need to find a place for 2 of these buggers- Right now, I can only think of the lower left of the gauge bezel, or make a filler panel by the glovebox to be placed there. Anyone have an alternative? Its about 3" across, 2" high

on mine it did that on the right signal- had an incorrect bulb screwing up the system.

Wait for a 4.0 or even 2.5 over the 2.8- its worthless, unless you stick in a 3.4 instead.

Why not? I have 3 toy-cars, and all of them do different things. no reason to make 1 miserable DD that doesnt do any 1 thing particularly well.

Look down south for sure. I paid 925 for mine (Even had working AC), and there isnt a spot of rust on it (I have pictures from paint stripped to bare metal to prove that!). Fly & Drive!

Just holds up a few lights- trying to keep it OE appearing, or else I would just make a square-tube headache rack. Its true you never can find things when you need them- last summer, there were Ranger and S10 bars galore around me. Last 3 moths? nothin.