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If any manu info it probably may be a vendor number somewhere on the part number tag. Even then that’s something I would have to call Chrysler for. I might have to get a luk slave cyl but money of course had to be tight at the moment so I had to go with the crown. There’s an upside to my current issue, this allows me to replace the rear main seal as I’m sure it is 30 years old and I was having an oil leak issue on the free way a while back

Which brands are garbage, hit or miss and worth the money? Course the slave cylinder is a flawed set up to begin with. Luk seems to be good and worth your money if you have some laying around. Probably should buy them more often but they are more expensive outside of the clutch kit if your clutch is in fine shape or just replaced. Crown will get you out a bind but is a hit or miss(crown one just failed me after installing it back on June 17th. Noted in my build) Napa is like the crown. I think the crown failed the same way this one did, line popped out of the cylinder causing fluid loss. Any others to note for their quality?

Nope. It’s already there. Just swap out the pulley for the pump when you go to install it all.

If you can find the parts, I would do so. There’s also no need to hunt down a special power steering bracket. The 2.5L should already have it as a idler pulley closest to the TB. That’s where the power steering pump goes.

Yes. You just need the 4 wheel drive version of your trans, transfer case and the front axle that matches the gear ratio of the rear. Or you can upgrade to the AX5 5 speed with 4 wheel drive.

Wouldn't we use only green in our MJ's? Not just because age but just because that was the only coolant that existed for automobiles. Can we even run any of the other colors?

You’re welcome. Much better looking on your truck than mine. Fits the style and off road look you have than the restoration I’m going for.

Blessing in disguise?

Well you can remove the shifter one of two ways. One under the dust boot is a retainer you push down on and twist in I think counter clockwise direction. The other is to just unbolt the four bolts that hold the shifter in place without fighting that retainer while laying or barely sitting up under the truck.

Actually yes. But the threads were screwed up when I got her. Who ever did front end work screwed up the alignment on the steering wheel and broke the original cam canceller horn spring and just shoved the wheel back on straight without straightening the whole steering. So someone messed the threads up before me. I was solving an age old problem that existed before my ownership. Course I don't understand how you mess threads up. Screw off bolt, pull off steering wheel, replace steering wheel, tighten down bolt. I doubt it was my grandfather but my dad always say "Who knows what your grandfather did to that truck".

I saw this video when it came out. It was pretty neat.

Ok problem solved. I bought a large diameter dap and dye set and took one of the replacement steering wheel nuts and matched it and then cut the threads to match the nut. Now I no longer have a wibbly wobbly steering wheel. Sorry that is not your fix adjustable steering guys.

1. 84-90 front end. 91-96 is a bit different but still bolts up. 2. 2.5L power steering, trans and t case unless you swap in a 4.0. 3. Anything past the doors is Comanche specific and Renix stuff is becoming harder and harder to find. Some interior pieces are Comanche specific too.

Huh. Knowledge gained. Could’ve sworn Chrysler would’ve changed the spline output at some point for the 2.5L.

I've had some people ask about LR and I've had two XJ owners appreciate her. Jeep wave is dead here. 97-01 XJ owners don't care. YJ owners shrug. TJ owners just daily and modern Jeep people are just ignorant. Had one butthead come up to the door and ask if I'm selling her. Had another one ask the same at a gas station. Both were Hispanic wanting a work truck. Funny note. Had a guy come in for a radiator fan for his BU renegade and he said he regrets buying the turd. I told him its because it isn't a real Jeep and he agreed.

Good luck and have fun.

Wouldn't hurt to knock and ask especially if your truck is present. I will admit when I first read the title my thoughts went immediately to Paul McCartney's "Let 'Em In"

Snag the VIN and we can find out what all shes got. No its not weird. When I was in WA recently my girlfriend told me about an MJ Laredo and I sure as hell went right up to the door and met a sweet old lady who had that truck since new that her husband bought for her and has had it since.

Now now, easy on the foreshadowing. can't get too far ahead.

Good luck.

XJ doner of the same year between 87-90 is the best. Later years I believe the spline count changed with the 2.5L like it did with the 4.0L

2.5L were paired with 4wd. No it won’t hurt gas mileage. Some vehicles gas benefitted from being in 4wd. But the trick is finding a 4wd trans and T-case. YJs can be had but it’s easier and direct bolt in to do XJs and MJs

Thank you gentlemen. Hopefully I won’t have any distractions this afternoon so I can resume sanding. Now I do have a problem with the tailgate. It does work and all that but the bedside is dented inward. My original one, the inside is in great shape. I’m thinking about cutting that and welding the better shape back side into the old one. Yay or neigh?

Another 2.5L! Awesome and welcome. Post your VIN up in the registry and I’ll get you a build date and sheet. Welcome to the addiction. Take good care of that 2.5L and it will last you a lifetime.

Oh. Lol. Paint gun.