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Follow up showing the two mounts side by side.

Sadly no, the unibody in that section is curved so each frame mount is shaped slightly different. I had to pull one off of a 87+ for my 4.0l swap. I'll try to get a picture of each one side by side - very subtle difference, but not interchangeable.

Wanted to add that the Driver's Side Engine Frame Bracket is unique to 84-86. (It appears the passenger side is the same? Although I'll be able to confirm shortly lol). The 87+ frame bracket moved forward a few inches on the unibody to make room for the 4.0l. Here's a photo showing the difference - you can see that the 4.0l block doesn't line up with the 86 frame bracket.

Ah mine is a manual so I only have the link that connects the pedal to the throttle, not the transmission. Apologies for the false alarm.

I just stripped my 2.8l and might have an extra - let me check my parts bin today.

Hi all, I'm currently overhauling my fuel system and am attempting to install an MTS Sending Unit / Bosch Pump into an 23gal aftermarket TRQ tank. When attempting to get everything assembled I'm running into an issue where I can't seem to get the sending unit fully seated properly for the life of me. I'll include a picture below, but I need it to turn about another 1/4in counter clockwise to line up with the cutouts and I'm hitting a lot of resistance. I've heard these can be a pain to install especially with the gaskets not seating correctly, however I can't tell if this is the issue or if I'm running into clearance issues with the pan inside the tank. Has anyone here run into this issue with the MTS or stock sending units?

I've been chipping away at prep work for the 4.0l swap. Got the interior and engine bay entirely stripped. Out with the 2.8l When pulling out the interior I was expecting the worst with the floor pans. the passenger side had a very small amount of surface rust, but nothing crazy. The driver's side however was pretty interesting.... Someone has clearly replace the driver floor pan before. However only the front section is welded.... the entire back half is just attached with bondo The welds at the front are not good to put it nicely haha, and it looks like the previous owner got frustrated half way through and rage quit on welding the thin sheet metal. So I'm adding that to my list of things to address while I have the interior out. There's multiple pounds of bondo here, I've spent a few hours sanding and still haven't gotten through it all. Once this floor pan is fixed I plan to Mastercoat the floors and add sound deadening before I reinstall the interior. I'll end on a more fun note - I saw a deal that was a little too good to pass up on and made an impulse purchase. The CAD D30 and D35 are going to get replaced with an upgrade

Yeah I'm excited to install the 97+ motor, linkage, and arms. It'll be a huge upgrade!

Update - after spending way too long with a pry bar I was finally able to get them removed. Looking closer there is a small tab that looks like it is supposed to lift when you pry against it. However mine was so seized on that it started to shear the metal of the tab rather than release.

Oh I want to, that’s not the problem haha! The problem is making room for it. I’m working with a tiny garage / shop while I finish saving for a house. And unfortunately I’m about at capacity until the new 4.0 is in my MJ

I’m not built for this kind of peer pressure I reached out to the seller. Sounds like the title is currently lost but supposedly it does have one. He’s applied for a new title. Really tempting to go check it out… a dedicated Moab toy would be so fun.

I want it so badly for a crawler build, but my fiancee will kill me if I bring another non-running truck home haha

Someone pick this beauty up - I would if I had the room for another! 86' with the 2.8l and partially stripped already. Needs some rust repair, but would be a great starting point for a drivetrain swap / hardcore crawler build. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/26684136791205809/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

Beautiful truck!

I've heard good things about USA Standard Gear's rebuild kit, although I haven't tried it myself. I believe they are available through Rock Auto and Ebay, so there might be shipping options for the EU.