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So I talked to the tech about it. I asked him if he has a AMC cruise control tester and sure enough he knew exactly what I was talking about. Pulled it out with instructions. He has had it for forever and can not remember the last time he ever used it. He told me that if I ever wanted to barrow it, I can. I might barrow it and make a video demonstrating how it works.

Shhhhh, still four wheeler of the year.

Hey a Mopar front bug shield. Neat! Its got other goodies too.

*X1 -YY 3LQ APA MONOTONE PAINT PACKAGE BCQ Battery - 750 Amp Maintenance Free CBA BENCH SEAT - STRAIGHT BK CGX Head Restraints-Outboard Seating, RR DGS TRANSMISSION-4SPD. AUTO,AISIN WARNER ERB ENGINE - 4.0L I6 MPI GAS GAC ALL WINDOWS - TINTED GLASS GEC Window - Left Side, Front, Sliding GFD SLIDING RR WINDOW GPB DUAL - O/S MIRR PKG - LOW MOUNT - CHROME HAA AIR CONDITIONING - FRONT HCC HEATER W/UPR LEVEL VENTIL - TYPE II JHA WINDSHIELD WIPERS - DELUXE JJA CIGAR LIGHTER - FRT COMP KD8 STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/DELETE LMA HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MBJ Bumper - Front, Black MDA FRT LICENSE PLATE ATTACH REQUIRED NAA ESA W/CATALYST (EXC CALIF SYSTEM) PE4 Punk'n Metallic Clear Coat QE4 Punk'n Metallic Clear Coat SBA POWER STEERING TBG SPARE TIRE - COMPACT TBL TIRE CARRIER - INSIDE WJD WHEELS - 15 X 7.0 STYLED STEEL Build date 4/15/87 Body code TL61

*ZZ TRIM STYLE ZZ - PLASTIC BUCKET SEAT -ZZ CGX Head Restraints-Outboard Seating, RR CKA CARPETS - CLASS I SHORT PILE 8 - 12 OZ CLE ACCESSORY FLOOR MAT - FRONT &&&&&&&& REAR DCB Transmission - 4-Speed Manual,T3340 DMN 4.78 Axle Ratio EPD ENGINE - 2.5L I4 TBI GAS GSC MIRROR - RIGHT BLACK HCC HEATER W/UPR LEVEL VENTIL - TYPE II JJA CIGAR LIGHTER - FRT COMP LMA HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MBJ Bumper - Front, Black MDA FRT LICENSE PLATE ATTACH REQUIRED NAA ESA W/CATALYST (EXC CALIF SYSTEM) RAF RADIO - AM/FM/MTR SBA POWER STEERING SCG LEATHER STRG WHEEL - EURO/SPORT TYPE Build date 12/2/85 Body code TL62

That’s probably right. I know for the 2.5L there’s absolutely nothing there for clearance issues so that special nut baffled me.

Wow. I have no other words but I'm glad you went back and raised hell as I'm sure I would have. But for $100 is a good deal for that in its time. I don't even trust my own work with my truck except tires and AC.

Well duh. I know there's 9 left. One dealer never changed their count to zero after they sent the nuts off to a vintage parts like company. Ah I see where you got them from. No wonder I thought there was 8 missing from the list. But having such coveted nut is worth it. Perhaps 3D print if folks don't want to go the nut and bolt route.

Where did you get those Renix relay center clips?

Tail gate handles

My decal from ebay came in today. Looks like its a peal and stick to the inside of the rear window. I think this decal should be a mandatory must have for our trucks. None of the other trucks from the MJ's time can say they have this.

Did you ever find it odd that only one side has this nut? I thought my set was just messed up but now that's how it is. Rylee if you need one I think there might be one or two left as NOS.

You will have to remove both the bumper and air dam. If I were to do it all over again I would use a drill saw for the tow hook holes. Remove your bumper and see where the bumper guard is welded and see if it interferes with the brackets. Test fit the tow hook/bumper bracket and see if it will interfere.

Huh odd, just went through that ordeal.

Nice! Install is pretty straight forward, and all the holes are present too so there will be no drilling. Vinegar for a couple days on the rust.

Oh good you got all the pieces. Did you get all the hardware too?

My NOS rear flaps with running board mounted fronts.

I like how Renix is just its own thing. Kinda odd they don't make kits for CJ's and SJ's.

Lol. If you have everything at hand and can make it cheaper than the pros I am going through for the windshield decal then please by all means do so. I planned on waiting anyways after I saw this post, I'm still waiting on the sticker to show up actually. But I look forward to the final product! Let me know if it falls through again and I can get in contact with the company I am using. Actually that being said how professional is your equipment? Send me a PM when you see this.

*E1 Cloth Bench Seat -YY 142 Zone 42-Detroit 1AA U.S. Dealer Retail 5AM Largo Tracking 5KN Metro Cars of Detroit ADA Light Group ADH Heavy Duty Electrical Group AHL Heavy Duty Insulation Group ALN Body Color Bumper Group APA Monotone Paint BA1 100 AMP ALTERNATOR BCY BATTERY, 58-475 CC BGA Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes BJA STD DUTY FRT DISC BRAKES BKP 10x2.5 Rear Drum Brakes CBA Straight Back Bench Seat CKA Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area CSR Passenger Assist Handles DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions DGS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission DHA Lock-Up Torque Converter DHT Elec,Shift-on-the-Fly,P/Time T/Case DMD 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio DRJ 175MM Rear Axle EAA All Engines EAF ALL FUEL INJECTED ENGINES-GAS ERB ENGINE - 4.0L I6 MPI GAS GAC Tinted Glass Windows GBB Tinted Windshield Glass GCB Front Door Tinted Glass GEH Fixed Door Vent Glass GFD Rear Sliding Window GNA Rear View Day/Night Mirror GNB Driver Side Illuminated Sun Visor GRZ Left Remote Mirror GSZ Right Remote Control Mirror GTZ Manual Remote Mirrors HCD Do Not Use - See HCA HGA Hood Insulation JAA Instrument Panel JAZ DO NOT USE - See JP, KA classes JBD BEZEL-I/PANEL CLUSTER - BRIGHT JCA 85 MPH Primary Speedometer JHA Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers JJA Cigar Lighter JKB MOPAR Hood Lock K2X STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR K3R STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR KKF LAF Seat Belt Alert-Driver Seat only LAJ Headlamps On Warning Chimes LBB Courtesy Lamps LBC Glove Box Lamp LBD Ash Tray Lamp LBE IP LED Ambient Light Pipe LCJ DOME/READING LAMP B-PILLAR LDH U/Hood, Removable/Rechargeable Lamp LHD Headlamp Off Time Delay LMA Halogen Headlamps LPE Cargo Lamp MB1 Black Front Bumper MBJ Black Powder Coated Front Bumper MFG Body Color Headlamp Bezels MHA Black Windshield Moldings MMC Rear Door Solid Window Insert MMG Belt Moldings MMK Lower Grille Surround-Painted Silver NAA Federal Emissions NBA LIGHT DUTY CYCLE NBK EVAP Control System NDA Catalytic Converter NF2 18.5 Gallon Fuel Tank PE4 COLORADO RED PRIMARY PAINT - HE4 QE4 COLORADO RED SECONDARY PAINT - HE4 RAA All Radio Equipped Vehicles RAB AM/FM Radio RCD 4 Speakers SBA Power Rack and Pinion Steering SCE Alcantara Wrap Steering Wheel SFA Standard Duty Shock Absorbers SGA Rear Shock Absorbers TAA All Tires TBB Full Size Spare Tire TBM Tire Carrier Winch TMW P265/60r18 BSW A/S All Terrain Tires WJD 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels XBS Pickup Box XFA -35F Protection Anti-Freeze YAA Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications YGB 1 Additional Gallons of Gas YGG 9 Additional Gallons of Gas Z01 Rear Spring Group I Z1A GVW/Payload Rating Z58 Left Front Spring Group Viii Z78 Right Front Spring Group VIII Build date 12/9/88 body code TM61

Before JK coils removed: After swapping back in the old coils I see a bit of a height difference vs the new coils but it was enough to bug me plus I didn’t like how it was one less coil than factory. I think my coils are just showing their age now but maybe I’ll just go snag some NOS ones from a dealer. But I’m not too worried. They will do their job and not bottom out quicker. As she sits now: ...Or I could be very well losing my mind. Oh well, onto acquiring a ZJ steering box next.

I just snagged one off ebay to be reproduced for all of us. But hey if you can do it quicker than the guys I'm going through then more power to ya!

Yes its in the owners(techs) box. The apprentice was only opening the techs drawer to show me which fob battery was used. The apprentice knows nothing about what that tester does or where it goes. I will know more about its story on Tuesday.

Of the rims? They look exactly like the rear rims when I cleaned them. But I’ll be sure to get pics of the suspension before I tear it all apart.