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SKIP TO NEXT POST IF YOU DON'T WANT TO READ A WALL OF TEXT AND WANT PICTURES After this, two months passed but I think I had an obsession spree where I compulsively went to the junkyard during that time. Just looking for stuff that I could replace on my truck. I'm just going to list the parts I found or ordered. Since I was just taking stuff from different years I decided to try to keep track what vehicles I took from: From a '91 XJ Laredo Door cubies (or whatever they're called) Chrome door handles Grab handle (better condition that the one on my MJ) Front headight chrome bezel Vanity mirror harness Center light (since the headliner is damaged and since I'll have to replaced it, I thought I might integrate the headliner center light into the MJ) 1 .45 +P round From a 94' XJ Sport A/C compressor and that one rare liquid line going from the evap core to the R/D R/D for the connection fittings Upgraded battery cables and grounds From a '95 XJ Base trim (different one from the one I pulled the MC+B from) Dash assembly (one visible hairline crack that I made while pulling the damn thing) Spare thermostat for the A/C system From a '93 XJ Sport A/C compressor (I just wanted the A/C clutch plate (it was in better condition than the other one I pulled but there was no way I was going to take that off while at the junkyard so I removed it and then replaced it with the one from the '94 XJ. I then returned it. Before putting the better clutch assembly, I replaced the bearing with an NSK bearing.) Header panel 8 Remington 12g slugs From a '93 XJ Limited (this one was from a different city. Didn't realize it wasn't a pick n pull but one where someone else pulls the part for you) RX-173 (it works after I tested it with a battery and a spare speaker I had) From an '89 XJ Laredo (This one had a full RENIX cluster but was crushed before I knew they were rare RIP) Header panel chrome bezels (I know they don't precisely match post HO header panels but I'm determined to make it fit ) Windshield chrome trim Chrome tilt column lever Bumper guards Cigarette light panel + light + cigarette lighter itself (it matched the way my headlight switched looked) Grey instrument cluster bezel Chrome drip edge (only right side, left side was damage BY ME, to no one's surprised Underhood light (the retractable one) I tried taking off the CC stalk but I tore the cable RIP From a '96 XJ Sport (This one has a D30 with a 242 TC) Visors 242 4WD Lever bezel Courtesy light Headlight harness w/fog light harness Fog light + rear defroster bezel, button and lights (Gunna use the rear defroster as a hold button down so truck can start similar to clutch down to start) Underhood lining Battery holder Non-breakaway mirrors From an '01 XJ Sport: Exterior + Interior window weatherstripping Bracket for cruise control servo/vacuum actuator From a '98(?) ZJ Laredo: Door weatherstripping From a '97 ZJ (Idk what trim it was): 136A alternator KC Daylighter Spot beams + harness (they were $7 each so I figure that'd I'd take them) CC servo/actuator From an '87 XJ (forgot the trim level but this one has the AMC black interior): Chrome drip edge (left side) Misc: Original shift lever Parts ordered: Remaining A/C hoses R/D Condenser Steering wheel (the one that had a steering dampener or whatever) Window cranks Replacement cables + rotor+rotor cap (nothing fancy, the one from RockAuto, just preventive since the old wires looked pretty bad 703 4-hole injectors Okay, so after the two months of collecting stuff, I was able to go home for about 6-7 days. My stepdad got the bumper fixed but there is still damage on the actual bed under the rear light. This was a bit hectic of a week, with me spending 12+ hrs a day outside and getting killed my mosquitoes due to the high humidity. First day I installed the CC servo but since I couldn't repair the CC stalk, I left it as it was. I replaced the steering wheel since I had to take off the steering wheel either way. I then started with the front of the truck, taking off the header panel, headlight harness, drive belt, ac delete pulley, idler pulley, alternator and bracket, and air box. I then took off the interior trim pieces, headliner (there's two holes in it more than likely created by humidity leaking into the cab but more on that in a bit), bench seat, and carpet. It was here that I saw the holes on the floorboards. I knew they were there before and they were supposedly fixed but apparently not (according to my stepdad). Either way, I was originally going to put sound-deadening but I decided to wait until that was patched up. I took out the dash and HVAC box to replace the heater and evap box. I was already on my 4th day by this point. The thermostat removal from the old core was annoying as all hell. BUT I managed to remove it without breaking it. I did the putty thing someone on here suggested. I got that done and placed it back into the cab. I then put just the dash back in. Wish I had pictures so I wouldn't have to type all this out but I digress. I only have a few so I'll remember for next time. Right after this I swapped the injectors. Would have cleaned it a bit better but I was running out of time, and I'm going to have the engine rebuilt other components cleaned/finished either way before bringing it to Austin. Airbox went back in, then the A/C components, heater hoses, 136A alternator, new idler puller, new belt, and the rest of the front end parts. Then came the radiator and new condenser. I ran into a bunch of rust bolts but due to lack of pictures, I'll save the text. I also installed a new parking brake cable and I have a parking brake once again. The PO simply tied a cable to the original cable once it tore and tied it to the lever. Obviously, I tore after a while. Also install the chrome door handles and fixed the the right side door not unlocking/locking from the outside (plastic retainer on the latch and the rod came loose from the latch itself. Used an extra retainer I had). I ran the system under vacuum over night (after testing that the pressure held). I tried to fill it, ran into issues, and had to leave before it worked. I wasn't able to install the drip edge (I would have had to resize it), bumper guards (forgot them in Austin), and a few other parts but for the most part, I felt alright with the overall progress. My stepdad took to an A/C shop and there was only two leaks (probably from the O-rings) and that the fuse(or relay) had blown (more than likely because the truck had not had A/C in more than a decade or two. Either way the A/C blows cold now. I broke the retainer for the blend door cable. Pictures in the next post. Trying to keep all the text in one post so it's easy for people reading this to skip it and go to the pictures. I'll probably take a lot more pictures next now that I can share them and not bore people

Ohhhhhh Pictures!

And here are the reference pictures I took, since it makes it easier to what my truck may be missing and such. Also, this gives a better idea of the state of the truck. Paint is withering away. Rust in certain spots: My brother's dog, who kept taking the tools and hiding them from me:

Gas tank before cleaning. I didn't think of taking a second one after cleaning because I didn't really think I'd do anything else with them: Here's one I took while trying to make the lines. It was a PITA: And here are pictures of my broken and rusted fuel sending unit that was inside the tank. I still have it and I'll probably try to refurbish it so my gauge reads the right way (turns out I installed a RENIX pump) but it currently stands as it was:

Okay so that summarizes everything that happened to the truck between 2017 and April 2021. Now, I will say that due to money constraints, I have mostly taken to getting things functional with either functional parts from the same year or a supposed upgrade. I only get to work on the truck for about a week every several months since the truck is p far away from me. So I apologize for any of the times I should have probably cleaned something more thoroughly or anything of that sort. So I was home for about 5 days and I pretty much spent them on actually getting familiar with actually working on the truck. My other vehicle is a Subaru Legacy 2001. At least it's a manual. I pulled a brake master and booster from a rolled over '95 XJ. I also order a bunch a parts to my family's house where the truck is at. This included a replacement fuel sending unit + pump and some parts for the A/C system, including the heater core and evaporator core. At first I was planning on seeing how far I got with changing the MC+B and the fuel sending unit. If I finished that, I'd see if I had enough time to change the cores. So across the 5 days, I ended up changing the MC+B, with it taking me several days to make the new brake lines so they would seat properly. Took me four tries but I got it done. At the same time, I ended up dropping the rear axle and dropping the gas tank so I could dump out the sediment inside the tank. Both those things too me WAY longer than anticipated. Both from low experience and also from surface rust that kept falling on my face. The truck was also sitting at a 15 degree incline and my head was sitting towards the lower side, so all the blood kept going to my head. By the end of the week, I got both of those things set up. I drove it for about 5 miles before I had to head back to Austin. Now here's some pictures of the truck while working on it and some pictures I took for reference after everything was done:

Yeah, I've done quite a bit to the truck by now. I just haven't gotten around typing it up just yet

First off, I'd like to say that at this point a whole lot of people's MJ are probably anachronistic. But I looked up the word on the search bar and no one had used it yet, so I'm claiming it out lack of creativity. So I bought this truck back in 2017 in Dripping Springs, TX. Apparently, the truck came from Dallas, TX or about 3 hours away. Still Texas! Anyways, there was already a few "mods" to it. Namely, the elimination of the vacuum heater valve and A/C delete. The PCV system was also disconnected for some reason. Trip odometer has never work nor did the gas gauge. 200k+ miles when I bought it. Engine has a rod knock. Drove from Dripping to Austin then 6 hours to my hometown with no problems though. Sat in my hometown for about 2-3 years before I could personally do anything to it due to college. Over that time, the clutch bottomed out and then the clutch itself was replaced. Not much else aside from that. I was pretty sure the floor pans were rotten. It looks like whoever used this truck used as a work truck and would usually take the easiest choice to keep the thing running. I respect that but I now I have to deal with it hahaha. The windows would get stuck if I rolled them all the way down. Mirrors wouldn't adjust. Oh and plexiglass. Some details: 1991 Pioneer I6 4.0 HO AX-15 2WD Dana 44 Here are a few pictures some years after I bought it and after my step-dad got rear-ended at a very slow speed. They're not great but I don't seem to have many pictures from that time or from when I bought it but I do have some ancient ones from when the dealership posted pictures:

I made a slight mistake. It's an RX-172

Ah, I guess I should appreciate being 24 then Hope you get better Pete!

Its not in the best condition. In fact, I don't really know what condition it's in. But I'm not charging anything other than the cost ($15.70 pre tax) to buy it from the Wrench a Part and shipping (idk what it'd be yet). Can't post in Classifieds cause I'm new.

Jesus Austin, TX 1991 Pioneer, rest of info in sig There's a guy that lives down the street that owns a Renix MJ. I haven't approached him cause of Covid but there's two of us that own one within the same neighborhood so that's cool. My jeep is currently in Brownsville TX due to rod knock(still runs!).

I really prefer the disassembly for mirror replacement or maintenance. I saw a chrome pair of regular ones at the junkyard and I've been contemplating on whether or not it's worth snagging them.

1991 MJ 4.0L HO SWB 2WD AX-15 219K Miles, Pioneer Trim Bought from a small dealership in Dripping Springs, TX in 2016. I'm trying to swap it over to chrome trim. Has a Dana 44 in the rear. Previous owner solved most problems in the laziest ways possible. Still runs somehow. Just burns through way too much fuel in the city. I just recently started repairing it. Added cruise control, 703 injectors, Renix fuel sending unit for inverse fuel gauge (lol). Mostly stock. Just added A/C to fight that humid Texas heat. Dual diaphragm BB from a 95 XJ. Currently trying to fix the rusted floorboards and repaint the thing. Rod knock following that. Interesting note: The non-flex mirrors are stock from a 96 XJ. They have the Chrysler logo and build date on the inside of the mirror. Tripped me out since I haven't seen anyone mention them to exist. Note: Interior is currently out of cab since floorboards need to get fixed.