89 MJ

Just about everything from the doors forward on these trucks are the same as an 84-96 XJ, but 97+ parts can be used with some work. Welcome to the forum!

No deep pockets here! I just don't have many adult responsibilities yet and I love preventative maintenance. My RockAuto order was over $300 for my engine swap and I was replacing parts that were still ok, but I replaced them because it was easy.

That's a metric ton of money! That said, I would have about $30,000 in mine if I had to pay for labor and I just have a stock 4.0.

This is so relatable. Every other person combined (my godmother, godfather, dad, and mother) have not put 20 miles on my truck in the time that I have owned it. I have put about 5,000 miles on it.

Any updates on the truck?

If the issue is only when the engine is hot, I would be willing to bet that the starter is on its way out. Because everything expands when the engine gets hot, the starter might not have enough power to turn it over. This is why the GM 327 had a hi-torque starter back in the 60s.

I'd personally replace it all. Do it while its easy.

There definitely is! He just needs to source a slightly less rusty bed and then he should have just about everything he needs to begin working on it.

Here is the plan for the yellow truck for now: Black Honcho stripes White wagon wheels AX-15 swap 4.56 gears We are hoping to get it done for the All Breeds Jeep Show in July, but we won't tear into it until it starts to get warmer out. Lots of long nights and weekends are ahead of us!

What sized lift did you go with?

Cherokee, its earlier in this thread somewhere.

But I wish it were warm enough to get rain. This winter thing is kinda BS.

If you find yourself my way, please bring me down south with you

You have no idea...

The last 2 days were sub-zero. It sucked.

Ha, I wish we would get rain. Right now it is 4 degrees here.

@eaglescout526, please change title to VIN

Nice save!

Mine was crushed on my 89. Maybe it was for backpressure for a little more torque.

Thanks!

We would also be a lot better off if people wouldn't get their panties in a wad every time someone disagrees with them (ahem, my generation). Some other words of advice, don't argue with an idiot, people won't be able to tell who the real idiot is.

For that, they would probably look pretty kicka$$

They probably won't add any lighting when going down the road, they are just there to look cool.

When I changed that on my blue truck, it was crushed too.