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A drop pitman arm and track bar bracket will fix it the right way

HNT? :hmm: Hack and Tap, Slip Yoke Eliminator (SYE)

With this design there is no way to get them tighter. The pinch clamps are flush against the rocker. Brandon can make them tuck tighter but he would have to redesign the pinch seam mounting. I'm sure he already has a plan in mind.

Sliders are on now. Thanks for making them so frigging heavy Brandon. My back is killing me! I did a quick write up to help others install them. http://comancheclub.com/topic/11232-project-onyx/?p=505824

I got my nutserts and bolts in. I had some spare time so I installed the sliders. I ordered 3/8-16 nutserts and 3/8-16 2" grade 5 bolts. I could of went with grade 8 but I thought that was overkill to hold sliders on. I found the bolts and nutserts on EBay. It seems that EBay has the best deal on them. Make sure you check where they are shipping from. search around and find the ones shipping in the US. the China ones take way to long to get in. Mine took 3 days to get to me. On with the show! First you are going to need a 17/32" drill bit or a good Unibit. I had both. Mount the slider and get it level. Adjust the pinch clamps to hold it in place and mark the holes to be drilled. Remove the slider and get to drilling. I will warn you now, the front of the "frame" is super thick! It is doubled sheet metal and will take some time to drill through. Take your time here. Drill the holes until the nutsert has a snug fit. In the pic below you will notice that the leaf spring hanger is in the way of the hole. You will need to trim the raised area so the star washer will fit flush on the frame and the nutsert. a Dremel or a grinder make quick work of it. Here is the DIY nutsert installation tool. You will need a 2.5" long 3/8-16 grade 8 bolt 3/8 star lock washer 3/8 grade 8 flat washer 3/8-16 grade 8 nut <get at least 8 of them> a 6" piece of flat metal with a 3/8 hole drilled in the end of it Assemble the bolt, nut and flat washer like this, then slide the flat stock and lock washer on. Finally screw the nutsert on making sure at least 3 threads stick out the bottom of it. Place nutsert and tool in the hole and wedge the flat stock against the frame. Put a 9/16 socket on a breaker bar and put it on the bolt. Use a 9/16 wrench on the nut. Hold the breaker bar and make sure it doesn't move while tighten the nut with the wrench. A long quality wrench here make a world of difference. Tighten the nut until you can't tighten it any more. You should have at least 5 threads showing between the nut and the bolt head. Remove the tool and use the bolt, nut and a couple flat washers to crush it some more. I used a 18" crescent wrench and 3 flat washers and tightened them until I couldn't get them any tighter. Next I drilled out the mounting holes in the sliders out to 7/16 to help line them up easier. If you are really good this step isn't needed but I highly suggest you do it. Sit back, drink a beer and marvel at your handy work! The sliders will look like the front sticks out more than the back. Remember the MJ tapers in the front. If you look from the front tire to the back they are dead on.

If you are just swapping the engines,the renix to obd-I guide will work. If you want to keep the everything on the engine and run the obd-II you will need to swap harnesses.

Good looking truck! A 4wd swap, front bumper and some sliders would finish it off nicely!

You will need to swap the dash and engine harnesses. You will also need to figure out a way to make your fuel sender read correctly. Not to mention 96 uses a 1 year only fuel system.

Well deserved Brandon!

Good job!

Spent most of the day cleaning, priming and painting my sliders. I used 4 cans of Rust-oleum dark primer. And 4 cans of Rust-oleum Textured. After the 3rd coat of primer. The results are well worth the effort.

I went with 3/8-16. They really don't hold that much weight. The pinch clamps hold all the weight. If I come down on them the rocker will spread the load across it.

I got orders back to 29 Palms California. Unlike the last time that happened, I will be taking her with me. I know good and well that I will end up wheeling her once we're settled. With this in mind I set out to turn Onyx into a nice wheeler/driver. The plan is... Two more inches of long arm lift 35" tires 4:88 gears and lockers Napier's flares Suspension seats and harnesses Interior cage Krustyballer sliders and bumpers As of yesterday I have the rear bumper installed. I am waiting for my nutserts to come in to put the sliders on.

It's a lot of work but it can be done.

I got my bumper and sliders yesterday and I couldn't be happier! Pure beef! The UPS guy asked for help getting them off the truck. They're that heavy. With my list of Honey Do's stacking up I only had time to get the bumper on. I ended up breaking one bolt taking the factory bumper off. No big deal, I will get it out later this week. I put two coats of primer on it and slapped it on. It fit perfectly. It sits a little lower on the driver's side because of the broken bolt on the other side. Things to be prepared for... 1. The factory bolts are not long enough. You will need to buy new bolts. I had the right ones laying in my bolt bin. 2. UPS will put tape and stickers all over them. Pick up some Goof Off and a scraper before the bumper gets there. 3. If you order a plate relocation bracket like I did, it will get bent by UPS. It wasn't too bad beating it back into place. 4. Have a friend (or wife) on hand to help get it into place. It helps, a LOT! I am thrilled to have his stuff on my truck. If you are looking for a quality product and a great price do not hesitate to buy from Brandon!

That is a $1000 truck at best. If those are rust holes in the bed it is a $500 truck.

Sell it then buy it back for less than you sold it for. That's what I did!

I did the same thing!

If it is in Birmingham I'll be driving the Trailhawk. Move it South to Montgomery and I'll be in the MJ. 5 hours is just too much with no carpet or headliner.

I love my 86. I like having a truck with one year only options. Yes they are quirky. Those can be fixed. I will buy a nice 86 all day everyday.

I say we hit the casino in Wetumpka

Mine leaks from the... Windshield Rear window Antenna pass through Heater box Wiper cowl I think that's it.

I just bought a Krusty bumper too...

I thought about the straight cut but it is not my style. I am leaning towards this "pre runner" style more. I just need to get the sack to trim off my dent/rust free bed. It's a tough decision. I know if I don't, Claw Hammer will do it for me! I found a slightly better pic but it is washed out by the white.

I am looking for a better angle of the truck in the pic below. I am debating a lower bed trim just like this truck. Does anyone have a link to this build or have better pics of it? http://www.napierprecisionproducts.com/V2-Jeep-Comanche-MJ-Cherokee-XJ-2-Door-Fender-Flares-Black-V2-B-2DR.htm