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For those of y'all who may be interested, I discovered something interesting on RockAuto when searching for a rear brake line for my MJ (which will soon be lifted, Ford 8.8, SOA swap). If you search for a '99 Cherokee (may work for other years that came with an C8.25, IDK), you'll find that they offer a Dorman rear hose that is longer by a full four inches to accommodate a "raised suspension". I think this is awesome, personally. Here's the direct link should any of y'all decide to purchase: DORMAN H622067 - RockAuto.com

Hi guys I'm looking at changing my RMS on a 4.0 that's out of its bay and is being used for a 2.5 to 4.0 swap. As far as I know the rms does not leak. but it has 180k miles on it, and the engine's already out, so as dad says, 'better safe than sorry'. That being said I figure I should replace the rms while the engine is divorced from its comanche since idk the condition of the rms. So I've checked Rockauto and they have lots of options. Should I go with one-piece, two piece, brand...? I figure one piece would seal the best. I just don't know if it would be better in the long run cuz I'm pretty sure the next time I'd have to change it it'll be in the truck and a one-piece unit would be harder to remove. FYI first time changing rms. Also, going with the cheapest one-piece oil-pan seal rockauto has.

Matt's 1981 Jeep J10 I have had this 1981 Jeep J10 for a number of years now. It is my second, replacing a J10 that would leave outlines of itself in rust flakes wherever I parked it! I saw this one for sale in Iowa and had to go see it. I paid way too much for a truck with a bad camshaft lobe (I convinced myself it was poor emissions control hook-ups and drove it back home that way!), but as the years have passed, that sting has faded while the truck still makes me smile whenever I drive it. It has its share of blemishes, but it fires right up in any weather and still gets me the occasional thumbs-up or gas pump conversation when it is out and about. It also pulls its own weight going to the woods for firewood, hauling manure for the garden and carrying materials for various other projects. It is built of parts from a wide range of years, including the drivetrain from a 1989 Jeep and a mix-n-match modern Ford ignition, but regardless of the model year of the systems I am working on, RockAuto comes through with the parts. Brakes, exhaust, emissions control, engine, transfer case, all of them have at least something provided by RockAuto. I appreciate the prices AND the availability of parts for older cars that you guys provide. And all the helpful information in the catalog is a big bonus for selecting parts and verifying that you are getting what you expect. Keep up the good work! Matt in Wisconsin http://www.rockauto.com/Newsletter/index.html

Thought this was interesting. Never knew of the Cummins B3.3 until now. 34 mpg out of a Jeep? Can't beat that! http://www.rockauto.com/Newsletter/archives/101812.html Dave's 1986 Jeep Comanche This is my 1986 Jeep Comanche. It has a Cummins B3 3.3 liter diesel engine. All of the accessories are from the original 2.5L Jeep engine. The AC compressor, expansion valve, drier, all 4 shocks, and steering stabilizer have all been replaced with parts from RockAuto.com. I travel 50 miles per day and consistently get 34 MPG! I now have over 130,000 daily driven miles on the diesel conversion. I love this truck, and RockAuto has helped me keep it going. Thanks, Dave in Georgia