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Having some problems viewing any of the files I viewed on your server and then did a 'save page as' to my pc. I get microsoft js compiation errors when trying to open/view them. They showed up fine when initially viewed on your server. Thanks for any help you may have. Larry

There's absolutely nothing pointless about a manual cable disconnect!! 2lo is something I have rigged one way or another on every 4wd rig I have ever owned! Try manuevering at slow speed on a tight relatively flat woods road in 4lo. Or just plodding along scouting firewood or road hunting when you don't need 4wd. K... that's my rant. I love 2lo!!!!

Hey!!! congrats!!! Lots of adventures ahead!!! Enjoy!!!!!! :thumbsup:

I'll toss one tidbit of info I've gleaned from working on the 4 liter. Use the Jeep OEM rear mail seal. They seem to work more reliably than most of the aftermarket ones. :thumbsup:

Here's another source for doing your own casting and building it yourself. The link below is on the site for Lindsay Publications. There's a link at the bottom of the page to the main site. Lots of incredibly interesting books. Enjoy!! http://www.lindsaybks.com/dgjp/djgbk/index.html

I've named most of mine over the years and the ones I named seemed to stay longer!! My old '67 'Cuda was Beastie and had it for 22 yrs. The TJ is called 'Forest Mouse' and the MJ is 'Rumble Mouse' the mouse thingy is a hold over from the nick name I have had since high school... 'Mouse' Yeah... just bein' a weird ol' guy!!

Just an after thought as he has it fixed. I've always used good old lighter fluid, like for a Zippo lighter, on a rag to remove most any adhesive residue.

Plasma cutter without a doubt!!!!! :banana:

OK... finally got the pix of the overhead radio mount. It's been in place for 7 years. Yup... time to pull it and de-rust and repaint and yes, I need to put a headliner in too. Not a big priority right now!! lol Front mount is via sun visor clips. Rear mount is wedged between window frame and head liner. It has never moved or rattled. Plenty of clearance for this radio and the metal could be contoured to the shape of the roof closer for even more clearance for the Cobra 29. Metal is 1/8" sheet steel. That's what I had on hand when I decided to do this. Some 3/32" would be easier to shape. Just another shot that shows the vertical clearnce better. Here's a graphic of the factory roll bar frame tie in bracket. The one I made is similar but is one piece. Hope this gives you some additional ideas!!! Have fun!! Larry

Yup, I screwed up on not covering the cable!!! I did check afterwards, carefully, and could not see any splatter that got on the cable. Even took a magnifying glass to it!! Yeah... a bit of over kill. That seems to lurk in the shop for some reason. Most likely a product of breaking things over the years!! :doh: Old/olde is a 4 letter word!!!! Somebody told me once that when I made it passed 50... then I didn't have to grow up!!! I kinda like that idea!! :banana:

89 Comanche4X4...the basic bumper is pretty plain but functional and probably a bit of overkill in the mounting dept. Thank you! Huck 731... Thank you! I am a rank amateur at metal working, trying to learn though. If it was wood... much less of a problem. I'm getting to where my welding is almost pasasable. More projects and more practice!! The antenna, which is actually a ham radio 2 meter VHF antenna, was on a mag mount mounted at the back of the cab centered right to left. A CB antenna could be mounted in the same location for good all around reception and transmission. My radio is mounted overhead above the rear view mirror. I'll get a photo in the morning and post it here so you can get an idea of how it's mounted. Very simple. I mounted it very similar in my TJ. The roll bar is more cosmetic than functional. It's just made of 2" black iron pipe. I have a pipe bender but it's a cheapie and crushes the pipe even on minor bends so I just pieced the rollbar together. The upper loop should be a bit wider and a bit taller just to look a bit more functional. There's a frame bracket already in place from the factory and I have a graphic of the factory pieces that anchor the rollbar to the frame tie in bracket if you might want it. I didn't find it until after I had made my own but isn't that how it usually works?? lol Have fun!! Larry

Huck731... have a look at this topic. I built my own roll bar. If ti looks like something that would be of interest give me a holler. It's nothing special, just functional, and the rear legs aren't installed yet. http://comancheclub.com/topic/33955-89-mj-work-truckdd-to-dd-and-4-wheeling-whenever/ Later, Larry

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends!! I ate so much I'm still waddling a bit!! Here's some more pix of what's been going on with my MJ. I'm doing a removable winch mount so I can use it front or back. Modified the front bumper for a hitch receiver and an additional frame tie in. There's also a photo or two of the beginning of my brush guard. Initial work on front bumper for receiver. Sure love the plasma cutter... hate my shakey hands when I have to freehand it!!! lol Additional frame tie in fabrication. Frame tie in fitting check. Frame tie in fitting check. Frame tie in assembled and ready to install Winch mount 'hot glueing ' :P Hmmmm... an almost passable weld. Trial fitting check. Trial fitting check. Fair lead and lifting handles installed. Fair lead and lifting handles installed. Receiver plug. Receiver plug. Control box mounting. Fitting check. Putting part of brush guard back on. The piece laying on the bumper behind the winch is the plug in set up for an onboard welder. Decided not to use it for winch power. Finished installation with home brew snatch block. Power connections will be done to battery cable ends on battery that have threaded posts for aux connections. Again... any and all feedback is welcomed!! Onward and upward!!!!

Thank you Alexia and all involved in the change-over!!!! Worked IT for many years and know a lot of what goes on behind the scenes and all the time involved!! Thank you again and an FYI... all looks good using the latest beta of Firefox!! Larry

Chrome doesn't get you out of the woods!!!! ;)

Hello... Larry here in north Idaho, Post Falls. Still working on the MJ but most of the major stuff is done. Working on some of the cosmetic 'stuff'. Yeah... paint is on the list!! :roll:

Glad you're OK and hope she gets what's coming to her!! I will go check and see but I think I still have my stock bumper mount brackets left from my recent bumper build. If you need them let me know. Collecting dust here!! Later, Larry

:clapping: Love it!!! Ummm..... #6 shot or #7 1/2????

Just an FYI for you too. I have found on my TJ and my MJ that the bolt diameter does not match the bracket or track bar sleeve diameter. The bolt is undersized and that causes some slop. I have carefully drilled out the track bar sleeve and the bracket to accept a 7/16" bolt. This gets rid of the possibility for movement on that end of the track bar. Makes the steering much more positive. Hope the helps! Later, Larry

Just as a comparison.... here's a generic 18" glass pack, output split and feeding 30" dual 3.5" stacks. click on the image.

Here's some pix of the first part of the 'ginger bread' stuff for the front bumper. The top is done and awaits installation. It's just sitting on the bumper in the pix. Still debating on whether to weld it on or bolt it on. Hoping to do something similar for the bottom only angled down. That's the next part. Progress is a little slow cuz it's too warm to work in the garage during the day so it's a little in the morning and some at night til the noise is too loud for the neighbors!! :mad: Have a great weekend everyone!! Larry

OK... longer and bent lower control arms are done. painted and installed. Must have been holding my nose right, 35 minutes start to finish to swap out both lower control arms. :D Here's a couple of pix. Yes.. lousy welding! :roll: We picked up a refurbished plasma cutter this week. Now it's back to the front bumper and the diamond plate 'ginger bread' dress up for it now that I can cut long straight lines!! :banana: More later!! Larry

I put a '93 engine (out of a YJ) in my '89 MJ (BA10/NP231) and found that the pilot bearing from the older setup will fit in the newer one. The hole is stepped and will accept either bearing. Perhaps I got lucky. The engine had a complete rebuild done on it with a CompCams cam. I used a 7120 head and the '89 Renix intake and exhaust and sensors. (less the knock sensor) The only other issues I had was with the water pump and motor mounts. Had to use a water pump for the '89 engine and the motor mounts from the '89. It's been together and running fine for just about a year. Hope this info is of help. Later, Larry

Thanks Red.... things tend to sneak up on me when I'm out on the trails and I'm looking one way and that vengeful rock or tree comes at me from the other way. :mad: The wrap around saves sheet metal work. Metal working isn't my forte!! On another note... would a photo of my under hood decal be of any help for you for your decal graphics? Let me know and I can get some pix of it for you. Comanche Country... thanks and yes I still have the topper. It's made/marketed by Brahma. It's still doing protective duty behind the garage covering spare axles etc!! :D Yup puttering on my Jeeps keeps me out of the pool hall and also makes it so I have to walk to being crazy instead of just rolling over to get there!!! :rotfl2: Have a great weekend everyone!!!! :waving: Later, Larry

Jim... isn't that fuel pressure about half of what it should be? I'm basing that comment on my '97 TJ pressures. It runs 44-46 psi at an idle and about 42-44 key on but not running. I believe the FI is basically the same for your '94 and my '97. The ASD sounds more likely. The low fuel pressure may be a different issue. Just a thought to ponder. Later, Larry