89 MJ

Put the right wheels on it and lose the incorrect stripes and they’d maybe get that number.

Just throwing it out there, I think the Sportruck bedside pieces will be too short for your long bed. The Sportruck was short bed only. I think either gold or black would look good on your truck though. If I was you, I’d do the 86 4x4 decals.

Sounds like the aftermarket CR Laurence rear window. They’re pretty good.

I don’t know of anyone that has done this exact swap, but it should be the same as any other axle swap.

I should have added that I don't think all of that information is completely accurate, as my car had 2.35 gears in the front diff and its an 86. Also, the pictures are blurry, that's why I have the other two methods of viewing it.

Here's something neat for the other Eagle owners on here to check out. A list of options with prices for each model year. Mine cost $13924 new. Google Sheets link for it: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_P_Nyd2ndpqctnW-18LTyCz4Lm12SDOVKo7pJRrzpos/edit?usp=sharing Images: PDF For Downloading: AMC Eagle Price Guide - Google Sheets.pdf

86 and early 87 emblems

I’ve heard that it’s super expensive. Plenty of people do the Explorer 8.8 swap, I just don’t think it’s the best option out there.

Thank you! I don’t remember what I did for pinion angle, but it should be within 2.5* of the transfer case output shaft. If you want to go with an 8.8, I’d look for one out of an Explorer Sport Trac because they are close to the width of MJ rear axles. The regular Explorer 8.8s are somewhere around 2” narrower. You shouldn’t have clearance issues, but you probably will drag the center section of the rear end if you ever play in the dirt. That’s part of the reason I went with the Chrysler 8.25 in my Eagle, the clearance is almost the same with 28” tires as my MJ has with 31s. Another good option would be an 8.25 out of a Jeep Liberty. That drag car looks fun. Drag racing is something I’d like to get into some.

For the MJ or the Eagle? I’ve got H4s for the high and low beams and then their H1 bulbs with their housings in my Eagle. Was twice as much as the MJ lights, but still worth it.

That’s a great deal! My Hellas were somewhere around $100 new on Amazon

I’m running Hella housings and H4 bulbs in my Comanche. I’ve also got a relay harness in it. My brother has the same in his J10s, and I’ve got the 4x6 version in my Eagle. They are pretty similar to Holley Retrobrights, but they are way cheaper.

I’m with pizzaman here too. Having driven a 4.0 with a 5 speed and a 2.5 with a 5 speed, the 2.5 doesn’t feel a ton slower than the 4.0. If the 2.5 runs fine, I’d run it for a little while to make sure you want to swap it.

Welcome! I’d like to echo everything said above, with the addition of checking out this thread.

The set that I had on my 90 had the same chrome peeling. I always guessed it was from a chain being use on them and flexing them just a little bit.

You might want to get some shorter pushrods then. I don't love the idea of shimming the rockers for a long term fix.

Sounds like you’ve got a great plan. I’m liking the route you’re going with the truck. Its pretty much the same as what I did to my truck.

See, I don’t have the same experience. Most people don’t give my MJ a second glance. My Eagle gets attention all the time though.

I don’t think you need the gear indicator working for the truck to drive, but I may be wrong. You can carefully modify the cluster and make put the indicator in the full cluster.

Sounds like you’ve got a good plan for this Jeep. I like the plan a lot. I’d like to see a build thread started for it. The stock brakes and steering seem adequate for these Jeeps, but being that yours is an 88, I’d swap the Peugeot transmission for an AX-15 and put a Chrysler 8.25 in it. You’ll also want better gearing for larger tires. Right now you’ve got 3.07s. 3.73s or 4.10s would be ideal.

I agree with above. Start with grounds. If that doesn’t do it, how does all of the wiring look? Check for power at each of the components when you’re having this issue. Does this issue seem to depend on temperature? Maybe some of your ignition components are getting heat soaked.

That’s better than things usually seem to go for me. I’m usually the 1 step forward, 2 steps back kind of person

Glad to see you're back on this project. That YJ looks darn nice.

Up until it becomes baked on like powder coating