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I've owned this truck for a year and a week now. What has changed? Not as much as I'd like, mostly on account of my hectic schedule. This is one of those dreaded low picture updates. The driver side door was becoming gradually more difficult to close, and rather than properly fixing the cracked door striker, I just adjusted it to where the door would close easily. :dunno: I'm sure those AMC nerds among us will recognize these two connectors sticking out of the dash. Or maybe just me. Don't mind the weird wire colors, I had to piece together this harness from 3 different overhead console harnesses because I couldn't find the real thing. That can only mean one thing - I found the elusive AMC tape deck with... electronic tuning... and Dolby!, because I always enjoy having no treble when I listen to my tape cassettes. In all seriousness, finding one of these radios was one of my other Renix era interior white whales (the blue gauge cluster was one, and maroon plaid seat covers are another), and this one is like new. I'm extraordinarily lucky to have it. Not only that, but these work incredibly well with a custom auxiliary input, which happens to be my area of specialty. While we're on the subject of radios, a full set of 4 ohm speakers will cook pretty much all of these AMC radios! They came from the factory with 8 ohm speakers, but I think you'll be okay with just 2 4-ohm front speakers. If I fry my basically brand new radio, you'll know it's not safe. Next up is this truck's minor death wobble. Tightening the $#!& out of the track bar (yep, it was loose because of course it was... the bracket was fine though) improved things drastically, as did replacing the tie rod end at the pitman arm. The steering feels pretty good now, but there's still a tiny hint of a shimmy left. It's now possible to drive this truck faster than 55mph without fear of death, but it's still not perfect. The control arm bushings were pretty crusty and I think I saw a torn grease boot or two, so there's still plenty of things to work on.

New arrival: The Korean made 8956003018, in excellent condition!

No sticker on mine anywhere. :dunno:

What's your ECU p/n? No idea, will need to look. I don't remember seeing a label on it - where is the p/n label on these?

The RFI-specified ECU really helps out preventing radio noise, even on AM. Some trucks had 'em, some didn't. My original ECU was non-RFI, and the radio had terrible engine static........... Interesting. Maybe my truck has the RFI ECU (April 17, 1991 production date), because I have absolutely no problems with engine static. The only time I get any kind of noise with a totally stock 56002467 + amp is when I plug in the $#!&ty dollar store phone charger when playing music. Yep, and the FSM also has instructions for adding additional straps on the fenders, hood and engine block if there are noise complaints.

If only you could fit an Infinity II into a MJ... I've tried, not possible unless you want to do some serious cutting. Fun fact: the cassette module he complains about so much in the article I linked is the exact same cassette module that the Chrysler era tape decks use! I don't think I've seen any dedicated noise suppression gear in these from the factory. With that said, I've never had ignition noise. The 1990 FSM suggests cleaning the ignition coil mounting and installing a few capacitors if ignition noise is an issue.

According to the '87 Jeep Trucks brochure anyway, if you got the XJ style mirrors you got both. The only single mirror offered was the stupid useless one mounted on the sheet metal if I'm reading it correctly. What type of mirror is it exactly? Does it have joysticks? If not, it might be original. I don't know. The brochure just says "manual" for the single mirror option.

I got some free time to mess around today... What a fantastic radio! I wish these were more common than they are. I currently have just 2 4ohm speakers in the doors, and the radio by itself is more than loud enough even with the window down and the smoker windows all the way out. If you can find one of these, I highly recommend it. In this setup with just 2 4-ohm front speakers, this deck can put out about 22W cleanly per channel, which is very respectable. If this deck didn't have such bad heat problems with 4 4-ohm speakers, it would top the 2467 for sure.

How was the fit and quality of the carpet? Did you go with the "super ultra mega plush" option or whatever they call it?

Yep, it was an option. As was a cigarette lighter and a rear bumper. Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk

Moved :thumbsup:

Damn, that looks nice.

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The first connector is the transmission diagnostic connector. If you have a Snap-On MT2500 scanner with the CHRY-2 adapter or the DRB-II, you can look at the transmission computer's readouts. edit: the one on the passenger side of the dash

Added a 9004 and cut the price on the Mr. 816CO177. Both are on eBay, please don't buy them on eBay if you're a CC member.

Yep that's probably an exhaust leak. Check the exhaust manifold bolts like Eagle says, you might get lucky.

Does it get louder when you give it more gas?

I found a wiring harness for it. A couple of the leads are a little short but should still be usable. I'll include it with the package.

Long block meaning block and head right?..also can I use the one from my 2000 parts Xj and bolt on all Renix components? http://cruiser54.com/?p=100

Here's a pic of it in the 89 for testing with the lamps dimmed. The small specks in the LCD can be seen under the "1" and next to the "8". It sounded fantastic in the truck.

The cord sticks out about 4" or so from the side of the radio. This one is meant to run behind the dash with an extension, but I can make them in a few different styles. I also make them with a 6ft long male cable so no extension is needed, but those are a pain if the radio needs to be taken out. Yes, I'll be making more. I'll probably put one together every week or so depending on demand.

The quickest way to get it back on the road will be to swap in a new long block keeping your Renix equipment.

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Have you verified that the gauge is correct? Very often especially with aftermarket senders they read high.

The P/N for the other side is 56007216. Several NOS results for that one too :)