Caspar

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Hi is it different types of sliding rear window? On som pictures it seems like the windows is 3 parts, and other pictures shows what looks like 4 parts. And what is a fair price for a sliding window in good condition? Thanks from Norway

Here is an update on Project Comanche from Norway. The vehicle has been through the periodic vehicle inspection and received a few remarks that must be fixed before it can be registered again. Mostly just minor issues, but the rear axle had been relocated under the springs, and that did not pass inspection. I have now re-welded the rear axle for correct mounting on top of the springs, and at the same time the rear brakes were gone through. The axle and springs have now been sent for sandblasting and powder coating and should be finished by next week. After that, there shouldn’t be much left before it can be registered. I have a few questions regarding parts. Possibly these are two of the most difficult parts to obtain? In the EU, we have never had separate side marker lights on vehicles that glow red at the rear and amber at the front. My truck was imported to Norway in 1989 and was probably never delivered from the factory with EU specifications. Therefore, my taillight lenses are painted black on the portion of the lens that faces out toward the side. I think it’s a bit risky to try using paint remover on 35-year-old plastic. But is it even possible to get new tail lights? I would also really like to have a rear window that opens, but that might be very difficult to find? Is there anyone who can help me with tips on where I might source marker lights and a rear window with an opening? Otherwise, the truck looks very solid and nice. Apart from the XJ front end, it seems very original and not heavily modified. It has driven 180,000 km, which isn’t very much considering its age. For the last five years it has been deregistered. I received a remark for rust on the left front brake line. I thought that would be quick to replace—it wasn’t. Out came the lower part of the dashboard, out with the steering column, and out with the steering shaft to access where the line enters the distribution valve after the master cylinder. Now I’m just waiting for the rear axle and springs, and then I think we’ll soon be out driving the MJ.

I think the cover is some custom parts. The axle look bigger than the 44 I have on my XJ

What kind of rear axle is this? 89 short bed 4x4 4.0 automatic

The axle above the spring — yes, that was almost a bit embarrassing. I’m very familiar with Jeeps; I have a CJ5 with a 3A body and a Chevy 307/350, so I’m well aware of the technique of moving the axle under the spring. However, I also have an XJ that I’m currently doing a fairly extensive rebuild on, and on that model the axle is under the spring from the factory. The MJ is quite rare in Norway, so I had never seen one “in real life” before I got this one. I’ll move the axle back to where it belongs, and then the registration process should go smoothly. Thanks a lot for the great help.

maybe stupid question, but where can I find the Registry section?

Hi, My name is Caspar and I live in Norway, a small country in Scandinavia with only about 6 million people. I am currently rebuilding a Cherokee XJ with an LS engine, and I have also recently acquired a short-bed 4x4 MJ. There are only 14 of them in Norway. I ordered a list from the DMV and called all the owners. The vehicle I bought has been unregistered for five years, so it has to go through a technical inspection before I can register it again. During this inspection, I received a remark stating that the vehicle appears to be equipped with a lift kit. What I am wondering is whether anyone can help me find the stock measurement from the rear leaf spring up to the rubber bump stop on the frame. On my vehicle this distance is 18 cm, which I believe is more than stock.