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Back up and running. Water still has a slight orange tint to it so I think I'm going to do another flush. If that doesn't work then I'll have to run it that way until I can eventually find my 97+ donor. The leveling springs really made a difference too.

4wd shift bezel?

I have a BA10/5 and 242. Installed the Azzys and I'll say it's not 100% perfect, but far superior to the stock linkage. It did take me longer to install than I anticipated, but I believe that to be more user error than not. I installed it backwards the first time... IMO worth the price. Especially when compared to the cable shifter cost vs. return. Then again, I don't shift the TC every day, or week for that matter. What part were you having the clearance issues on? I initially had a clearance issue from the nut, but then I realized the piece was backwards. I didn't even remove the existing bar like they said to do since the bolts were seized and I didn't feel like doing more than necessary.

Yeah, not going to be fun by any means. I have to buy either an engine hoist or one of those engine holders that go across the engine bay so I can drop the subframe. I have to change the transmission filter anyway and put in a drain plug so I guess I'll just get to know it a little better underneath...

Got the water pump replaced. Actually not a bad job at all. There was a bolt sitting loose in the housing and when I took the pump off the tip of the bolt was broken in the block. Either "Thanks PO" or "Crap how'd that happen..." Was easy enough to extract with the drill anyhow. ACE Hardware had me back up and running. Buttoned the cooling system up and got a leak at the thermostat housing with a new Fel-Pro gasket. Kinda has me stumped. It's positioned properly and torqued correctly. I ultimately took it off and sanded down the surface of the housing with a few different grits of paper. It's flat now, but pitted a bit so I think I'm going to buy a new one. I definitely need a new gasket again anyway since I ruined this one with RTV hoping it would work. I also took some sanding paper to the block itself in effort to remove the corrosion over the years. I could do a better job so maybe I'll try that tomorrow. Hopefully tomorrow will bring better luck!

What they said. If you keep it, I did a fix below. Otherwise you can do the whole deletion in the DIY section.

So are you lifting now? Or keeping stock(ish) height?

How are you printing the switch labels? The winch idea is pretty cool!

Been awhile. Also been cold so I haven't really been motivated to work on anything. I decided to re-install the helper springs to help with the rear sag. Unfortunately the hardware had to be cut since it was rusted so badly when I did the AAL. I emailed Hellwig and they graciously sent out new hardware free of charge! Now that's customer service. Mind you, I'm not the original purchaser of these springs and I'm sure the transaction happened many years ago. So I spent some time this evening in the garage installing and they raised the rear about .75" which is about what I needed. Although new springs will clearly be a great upgrade... I have a small leak at the bottom of the water pump where the hose meets. Not entirely sure of the issue yet, but I just went ahead and purchased a new water pump. I still have rust in there so I got some Evaporust to flush. Once that's done I will install a new thermostat & pump to make sure things are working best. Been driving this everywhere though! I recently visited Atlanta for a couple weeks and drove the WK2 out there and back. It's got an oil leak (oil pan) and when I returned it became insanely worse. So I've parked that and really enjoyed putting miles on the truck. After tomorrow's maintenance, the WK2 takes over the garage while I put in some work replacing the oil pan. Dealer wants $1200... I'll figure it out

Lifted mine no problem. It's doable, just exhausting lol

Black goes to the reservoir in the bumper. With AC: No AC:

The kit I installed from RC is of very good QUALITY. It is, however, a STIFF suspension. People seem to dog on them because it's the cool thing to say that their ride is "Rough", but it's simply stiff. When I've loaded the bed down with weight, it becomes a very enjoyable ride. I'm sure, as with any manufacture, there have been some bad apples in the past. I think people just repeat what they see online too much without the experience. Their customer service was also fantastic. I called just before 5pm and they answered no problem. I was missing a nut and they sent out a new leaf bolt kit right away. Companies get better than they were yesterday all of the time

What would be the use purpose? Not sure the cost would justify the gains. You could stroke the 4.0 and achieve a lot of the same (except for MPG). Plus, LS & TDI motors are abundant and much lower cost comparatively. Just my thoughts anyway.

I do like the chopped hatch feature

Lots of them out there. Some good, most are cobbled together. I suppose you've got quite a few options for the rear cabin. Modified hatch, MJ rear window, open with soft top, etc... Generally see them with the MJ tailgate though. There was a thread on Cherokee Forum where lots of people posted theirs. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/how-chop-back-your-xj-2365/

I believe Mopar 33004626

Like a bobbed crewmanche but extended cab instead of crew-cab https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1069813050225005/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ab08e85d7-f180-4cf7-ba48-05ac6def1ce8

Pretty sure from RA (been a while). Gates 31096 - Maybe I've got the wrong thing? Seals just fine...

Hope there was a pre-sale photoshoot Looks great!

I bought a new cap and that worked fine. Is there a separate problem keeping the leak? Just curious

Did the nuts come off or the studs break? And how would they break?... But yeah, if studs broke then cut 'em off and weld on new ones or as mini said cut, drill, and bolt it in. (You'll need a 2nd person or some ingenuity like taping the head of the bolt...)

I also 90% fixed the spare mount. Still need to crimp them together, but glad to have out of the bed. (I may have added a ratchet strap to help secure for now because I'm over-cautious...)

AFAIK it is operated solely by the switch.

Nope, obviously the harness is ready for it, but I do not.

I won't say I didn't have to pony up for it, but it's a feature I'm very excited to add. Just wish it had the switch already... Won't be going on until truck painted though. I have to keep myself motivated somehow