89 MJ

I’m jealous of that LJ!

As a 4.0 owner, I don't see any point of swapping to a 4.0. It would be a lot of work for mediocre gains. @eaglescout526 knows a lot about these 2.5s as well.

Here is what @ghetdjc320 did when he put a double din radio in his truck. It may work for inspiration https://comancheclub.com/topic/60136-double-din-install/#comment-617950

I’m running 4.10s on 31s. I wouldn’t run any less than 4.10s on 33s either. If you find a 4cyl 5speed XJ, that will already have 4.10s and the front diff is bolt in. If you still with your 3.07s, you will probably lose a lot of fuel mileage and it’s going to be super gutless.

I think you should see if a GM style HEI distributor is available for the 2.5. It is far superior to the Duraspark. My Eagle had a computer controlled carb with a Duraspark distributor and I replaced it with a Motorcraft 2150 and an HEI and it made considerably more power. It’s a bit apples to oranges seeing as I have the 4.2 in the Eagle, but it’s the route I’d go if it’s available.

Tucson, AZ for school right now. My MJ is still up in WI...for now

Dang, that makes the truck that I jumped until it broke look halfway decent!

I would buy a house. Then I’d make a donation so CC can be around forever, and then I’d buy my own island. You’re all welcome to join me

That’s just fine. The payload on the basic trucks was somewhere are 1500lb.

Yes, but rightfully so. That thing should’ve sold long ago.

I knew there was going to be a response like that!

That interior looks to be in great shape! Can't say the same about the exterior though.

That is going to look great in there!

Take the truck apart. Hood off, fenders off, bed off, doors off, header panel off, etc.. Doing this will make masking easier and prevent tape lines and overspray. You can also do the different panels at different times and now have to worry about running out of air or overspray. And prep is key.

I loved their CJ66 project, so I’m cool with it being the same, but it is a little disappointing that they couldn’t do something new for stuck a huge show.

Thank you, sir

That seems a little low on the fuel mileage, IMHO. I ran my 89 4.0 5 speed 4x4 with a 3" lift and 4.10 gears at 70-75mph (also on I-90, but in WI) for 4 hours and got 20 mpg. Maybe that's just how the HOs are though.

@Pete M or @eaglescout526, any chance this could get moved over to 89?

Very nice, tasteful modifications. I love that its forest service green and a 2 door. I'm a little jealous.

90% of my CC use is from a mobile device and I just use it from my phone’s browser. I’m on iPhone though and know nothing about Android.

That is awesome!

I think your best bet would be to pull it off and straighten it in a press.

It wasn’t bad. Someone with an engine host could probably do it in a weekend. You got it in the right spot!

Sounds like a good plan

That would be a much better question for tech, since not a lot of people are checking out the build threads every day. The swap would be tricky, but doable. You could also just swap the engine and use the Renix system. Basically just swapping in the long block. That is what I did in my truck. Here is my write up on that: