Eagle_SX4

License plate bracket sold.

Hint the ground for the fuel pump and sending unit is behind the driver's side tail light.

Yeah AMC used a similar inline box which they bought from Ford and was used in a lot of 1970's era Ford's and 1980's AMC's.

I know that GM trucks do not use an intermittent module like the Jeeps do. My dad has a 89 Chevy and the intermittent circuit is housed in the wiper motor.

That looks fantastic.

This is exactly what I am thinking. I will pull it apart this weekend and find out what I am working with.

Talked to the machine shop today and hopefully by next Friday the engine will be done and I can start putting it together. Also I picked up a TJ Dana 44 to put in. The previous owner said the pinion bearing went out shortly after a rebuild and was done messing with it so he bought new G2 axles instead. Which is good news for me as I paid only $200 for it. Lots of brackets to cut off to fit the Eagle, but for the price I couldn't pass it up. It has 4.10 gears and a Yukon Zip air locker in it. It will get a full rebuild with 3.55 gears.

Not sure. The factory shifter body has a groove that remains the factory style boot. The Cosmo shifter doesn't look to have that groove.

No but I was looking at them earlier today. They are cheaper on their website. I don't think it comes with a boot you would have to source one. https://cosmoracing.com/en/jeep-comanche-1989-1992-4-0l-6cyls-ax15-5-speeds-sport-short-shifter-jeep

Sticker shock maybe but the B&M short shifter is going for anywhere between $400 on to $470 on Summit. So it is nice to see a cheaper option. I just don't know if it would be worth the cheaper price or just bite the bullet and go with a B&M.

Novak released a short throw AX-15 shifter back in January of this year has anyone tried it yet? It is basically just a taller version of the factory shifter using the factory service parts. Right now it is $375. https://www.novak-adapt.com/forum/d/57-new-product-ax15-short-throw-shifter

If I was tackling this project I would cut off the control arm mounting brackets and fix the frame first. Then decide if you want to switch to long arms or keep the stock setup. If you do long arms there are lots of good kits out there. If you want to keep it stock I would use this kit from Barnes4wd. It is out of stock right now but would be a great option. https://barnes4wd.com/products/xj-front-chassis-replacement-brackets

I thought it was more common but after looking it seems to be only '89-'91 had it as an option. They are made new though. But for $47+ shipping it might not be worth the gamble. Also given it was only an option after AMC was finished they probably used different parts. https://teamgrandwagoneer.com/rear-wiper-arm-gw-1989-1991/?srsltid=AfmBOoqviaQi2sNExI5Vs5LT7HsJwa5EdlNG8h4VRauvB28gMgdZIVMI

That is awesome! I love finding Jeep parts that can be made to work on the Eagles. I wonder if a FSJ rear wiper arm is actually a perfect match? They seem to share more parts than the XJ.

Which style do you need? The early 84-96 antennas are available aftermarket. Crutchfield XJ/MJ antenna However the 97+ are not available anywhere and you will only find one in the junkyard or eBay.

The ultimate reason I switched to the open system was due to failing pressure tank caps. My truck nearly over heated twice because of a failed cap. It seems like the biggest reason to switch to the open system is to eliminate that tank.

If the Renix radiator mounted temperature switch fails the e-fan won't turn on leading to overheating issues. I installed a 200 degree temp switch into a H.O. thermostat housing that I ported and the fan comes on more but I don't have to worry about overheating issues now. If I recall the Renix temp switch is set at about 215 degrees, but I think that is too high. Your fans should be on before you start to overheat. I would like to get a newer e-fan with the 9 or 10 blade design but I haven't come across one in the junkyard yet. The thermostat housing is restricted and can be ported to allow better flow through it. I only noticed when I swapped my 4.2 thermostat housing for a H.O. housing. The housing was closed off to prevent the thermostat from being install backwards but it severely shrank the port size. The Renix and H.O. housings are the same other than the port for the temp sensor.

License plate bracket sale pending.

Tow hook brackets sold

I would stop by the shop and take pictures of the front brake pads and order brake parts that match the parts that were taken off. The front pads look different pre and post 1990. The rear axle brakes are specific to the 44 and I had a difficult time tracking down the right drums and shoes. I finally found some at Advanced Auto. RockAuto may have some but they are not labeled as fitting the 44.

The booster rod is the problem on the 97 booster. The booster you want is from a 95-96 XJ. I used a 97 booster but had to cut and weld the rod shorter. Also the brake line ends need to be changed to metric bubble flare fittings for the master cylinder. That front brake kit is for 1990 and up. The rear brake kit is for 1992 and up. Are the axles in your truck original or have they been swapped to a newer set?

Tow hook brackets sale pending.

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I have a front bumper I don't need any more. I have had it for sale in the local classified for a few months and no one wants it. Before I scrap it I thought I would see if any one wants the parts. Toe hook brackets $30 Metal license plate mount $10 end caps $10 a set push pads $10 Prices don't include shipping. Shipping from 84321. The mounting brackets are the tow hook variety and the only piece missing is the right angle bracket that mounts to the front of the frame rail. I don't have the hardware for the brackets. I have 2 sets of end caps. The ones on the bumper are aftermarket. I have a set of original ones that are scuffed but not broken or cracked.

I dropped the block and head off at the machine shop. It should be done in the next few weeks. I got the crank polished and already have that back. I picked up a cam shaft from Newcomer Racing along with lifters and timing chain. I will get pistons ordered when I get the block back front the shop.