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I know it's not in bad condition, that don't mean I should leave it or fill it with mud. I am ok with buyin a clean bed, then I can use this one for a bench project. My thin metal welding skills are not to good. But I could probably make it work. It won't look good enough to not run flares tho. And I really don't want them. But I may not have a choice. I guess I'll try to patch the small part, I have access to a 2 door at a shop. I'll see how it looks and go from there! Thank for all the responses.

Is there anyone who sells replacements for the wells on the bed? Or is a new bed my only option other then doing the repair? I have considered flares but I'm not sure how I feel about them. I have trimmed them already and need to figure a solution because its whats holding me up from finishing the body. Its a 1988 MJ swb Best pic I have right now.

Ahh we get dumped on but it usually melts thn snows again. If we get 2' then we have a lot, that happens like once a year (in one snow fall). I just see walking alone in the snow ending badly. Which it did.

I didnt think about him driving up on a stump or rock. I guess its a bit different up there in the mountains. We get hammered with snow, but its not the same. Lots of changing factors up there like you said. I would have been a digging fool tho, specially before leaving the jeep and my wife/gf. (that would be the last thing I did)

Regardless of what they should of done, its a sad story. I feel bad for the families and it almost seems like they werent planning it and maybe were in the area and decided "hey lets take a ride" Anyone familiar with the snow situation in that area? I almost don't see how you couldnt dig yourself out tho, he did drive into it. IDK I guess a lot of the choices could be questioned even if it happen to one of us and it ended badly someone would be saying we should have done it a different way.

Reading this made me think about putting 60's in mine. I alreadt have a 60 rear in garage and a few gear set choices and a new solid cover. hmmm I have to swap the axles anyways so why not right? anyways I say go for it! 60's are like 200$ rear 6-700 front. Ill most likely go to pull a part one dsay for the front. little more work but an extra 500+$ I will save and have to spend on the rebuild.

Cool deal! I have some time before I actually need them. Probably springish, just let me know!

I know I bid with 3 but it didn't accept it. And thanks!

Who ever out bid me I hate you. ;-)

IT wouldnt hurt to get the HF set. I have a MATCO set, but I got the 144pc for 100$ I couldnt pass that up. I would never pay 400+ they are asking tho. And as stated when you replace them just buy a better make of tap/die. It will be easy on the pocket and if you eve need them that much it will be worth it.

You won't be able to put a tcase on it. I'm in the same boat, I need a ax5 and tcase to convert mine to 4x4

Thanks, I'm trying! I got to get to the pass floor next

Here are some pics of the rocker patch, and the rest of cab in primer. the passenger rocker drivers side Some of the cab v

Still looking for a trans and tcase. of anyone knows local let me know! I did get mor done to him, but not as much as I hoped. I have had a busy life lately so its not got a lot of attention. I have been saving for a lift tho and I have my XJ up for sale so once that goes ill have some mod money and get a collection of part ready for spring. Ill try to get some pics up later on today.

Getting in it for sure! You parting any of it? I know I asked jake about the bracket but he said it was spoken for. I need a set bad!

Awesome price!! I see your setting up for a good upgrade, can't wait to see it!

Nice! How much did they charge?

Nice! I was looking on car part the other day for them. I'd have to call and make sure try were the right ones. Did you buy a front or rear d60? I have two rears in my garage. :/

hmm, maybe ill make an attempt at finding the dakota bell or another manual. I want it to be as little work as possible and I'm not in a hurry to do it. Just want to get the parts all together. I know that they came behind the 4.0 Just wasnt sure what all I would I would need to make that swap.

Its from a 1988 2.5!

anyone?

So I found a auto trans and tcase from a 88 MJ, does anyone know what else would be needed to change my ax4 over? I want to pick these parts up but I would also like to know what else I would need to get in case these people have it. It will be almost a two hours drive so I don't want to go back if I don't have to. They also have a d30 non disco Edit: With the dakota bell housing what year would it be from, and what year ax15 would I need to find to work with my set up?

More pics from both sides. I need to reweld the rears. I didnt cut and fold because the rust. So I just cut it off, ill fix it in the future.

Trimmed the fenders, and fit my 32km2s on stock height.

6.5-8" long arm not sure on which Ill get probably 6.5 tho, 33/35" tires, d44 rear, 4.56 gears, rear locker some bumpers and a warn 8000 if i can find a deal on one.