89 MJ

I’m 16 currently. I have a link to a 3(ish) inch rear lift that I did on my truck for the rear. You should be able to pick up a used XJ 3 inch lift for cheapish and modify it like I did. I used a 3 inch XJ lift in the front and put some of the leafs in my current pack to net about 3 inches of lift. Also, from one high schooler to another, I will tell you that a shiny truck will get you more attention than a lifted one. Here is a picture of mine. My parents didn’t pay for a single thing on it. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions about daily driving an MJ in high school or need any other advice about HS.

Don’t cheap out on a lift. That can be dangerous and ride poorly.

Glad to hear it. My truck was almost red because of it. I went into the shop to get paint and I planned on getting a red for it.

Here is an updated picture of the MJ

Seeing as though you have the legendary, awesome, 2.8 V6 of fury, I'd put a GM 3.4 or 3.1 in it with a 700R4 behind it. As for gearing, I'd run either a 4.10 or 4.56 (probably the latter) in the axle(s).

Let's see some pictures of this thing.

I also ordered some 4 hole fuel injectors to go on the new motor. At this point I'm just waiting for the county to spray the salt solution crap on the roads, then she will be coming all the way apart.

Maybe your thermostat isn't opening all the way. Also, make sure nothing is blocking your radiator. If both of those look good, I'd swap the water pump. My dad had a 54 Studebaker Conestoga with a SBC and had the propeller for the water pump break off (it was a new water pump on a new motor). I'm not saying that that is likely, but it is possible.

The issue of the week this week is no power to the climate controls. I will be looking at it more after work today.

The plan is to bring this back in the main part of the shop here before the snow flies this winter.

How has the LJ been doing lately?

Is your thermostat stuck open? That could cause the coolant to circulate too quickly and not allow it to heat up. Also, if you are smelling coolant, have your MJ running and check under the hood for leaks. I'd also recommend checking your oil. If it looks like chocolate milk, you have lost your headgasket and it is possible that oil is getting into your combustion chamber.

I do believe I have one if you still need one.

Unsure on what kit to use, but I do believe you should. I want to you should do a SYE at anything after 4.5 inches on an MJ, but I would need someone else to confirm.

Glad to hear it!

I think you're preaching to the choir on that one!

LOL

Makes sense. I wouldn't want to drive a manual on an "oh hell no" trail either.

I'm looking forward to seeing this project happen.

Why not put an AX-15 in? Not trying to give you a hard time, just curious is all.

I really like the Orvis interiors.

Any updates? Has the a-pillar been pulled yet?

Any updates on this rig?

He got the yellow one running and driving, but doesn't think he will sell either now. He wants to use the yellow truck as a nice, restored daily driver and make the orange one a bobber trail rig.