DirtyComanche

I could draw you a FBD. But, I won't, because you guys are arguing spring perches. And I don't have the time to read all of that... I can tell you from experience ONLY that as long as they are the same length as the spring plate or slightly longer, you won't have any spring wrap. That's also providing that you have the actual springs setup right (the BIG part of the equation).

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All 4.0 autos came with AW4s. Rest assured. But, if you pick up a 2wd and convert it, the 2wd AW4 is of no use.

They flow a little more, but the 5.0 ford injectors are better.

Larger injectors without really modifying the engine is a waste. It's similar to over-carbing an engine. Everything suffers. But the ford injectors do have a better spray pattern.

Oh, that was AFTER $20 at the car wash. The alt was toast part way through the day, no avoiding it.

He ment AX-15. The AX-5 blows. The 4cyl can shred them!

Why no granny gear! That's the best part! People. Oh, umm, you could easily make the unibody strong enough to hold the 4bt. but like I said, it won't fit. I don't think.

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Oh, alternators aren't supposed to be submerged in dirty water/mud. They do fine in clean water though. I'll get the pic of the inside of the air box from my XJ if you want an idea what I mean....

Get a 4wd SM465. Or do the jetta TDI swap. Aparently it works out easily if you use an abomination of volkswagon, suzuki and toyota parts or something. Oh yeah, and the 4bt won't physically fit in a MJ/XJ apparently.

Well, I can go ask the local guys if there is one. I don't want to buy one new and blow it up. But I can see if I can get a number and get lucky.

Scouts are cool. And if they did it little better, it would be really cool.

Take the fenders off, then jsut use a regular torx bit. Failing that, cut the lower third of the hinge off. Then you can take the doors off whenever you want!

Which, doesn't do anything. As is the nature of TB spacers. Renix performance is somewhat elusive. I mean, you can run a aftermarket header, no exhaust, and a HO head and the newer manifold (2000+ IIRC), and you'll still only be a little over 200 Crank HP. Not wheel HP. That's about 140 to the ground. But, if you really want to spend the dough and make it scream, yeah, it's possible.

Yeah, umm, I don't want a fancy upgraded rebuilt alt. Because I KNOW it will get trashed, probably sooner rather than later. I NEED a donor that will work with the renix, that's it. I don't care about the case, or the pulley, or anything else.

Yes, that wonderful little spinny thing that keeps the headlights bright, and the FI doing whatever it does. We need to talk about it. As in: What's the best option for renix 4.0's as an upgraded alt? The maximum stock size is either 100A or 105A (depending who you talk to). I'm shooting for 120A+. Pricey aftermarket options or custom rebuilds are out of the question, as I have a tendency to blow alts... How is the output controlled? Is this system compatible with that which is used in HO 4.0s, and ZJs? Obviously the cases are different (doesn't bother me too much yet). How about the popular swap with the HO engines which uses a 160A dodge alt? This would obviously work only if you could make a HO alt work with the renix. Blah. Double D ate it's alt on saturday, and the MJ's alt is in it's place right now...

Some people think I'm weird, because I always go and touch all the old iron. But then, most of my friends do the same thing.

Just get a 2wd and swap all the crap over from you XJ. It's easier in the long run. Maybe. Other than the rear driveshaft. And if I was starting from scratch, I'd be looking for a solid cab and that's it. Everything else just gets in the way and would drive the purchasing price up. Although, parts can always be sold off... But my idea of a rig differs from yours!

Yeah. No matter how hard you try you'll get covered in oil. Buy kitty litter first. It's awkward to get it later. And if you have a SO, a really good soap (and lots of it).

That part is riveted in, IIRC. I never took it out on mine. You have to tear the whole steering out.

Check out the projects section, CW built a swing out carrier. But yeah, I just chuck it in my bed. Er, strap it down.

Or, jsut take the damn head off and have it dipped...

My 4banger MJ had 0W-30 in it when I bought it. I dunno, the whole '0W' part of that scares me.

I know a way... You only need about 20 feet of chain (2 peices), a hi-lift, and something to anchor off of... At your own risk.