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Hey, New(er) member Joe Spadano here. Going to try and keep a detailed write up on my MJ build. Its a 1988 2wd, 4.0. SWB The previous owner did a SOA 31 spline 8.8 swap, as well as a Rusty's long arm kit. The body was in good enough shape that I figured I could make something of it. Also, around the same time I bought it, a friend was selling their 1999 XJ 4.0/Ax15/231 HP D30 power everything blah blah. price was right at $500, all it had was a slight "knock" (a more noisy 4.0 in all honesty) I will be swapping the front clip, harnesses and the full interior from the 99' As well. After a full disassembly of the 4.0, and time with the mic's, everything check out well within standard service ranges, with no signs of failure or premature wear. Plans are to keep the 8.8, throw in the AX15, 231 and D30. While I have the front axle out I'm planning on... True-trac diff with 4.88 gears Chromo shafts Alloy USA ball joints Custom truss BTF HD LCAs and Coil mounts Ruff stuff OTK steering Custom Track bar Rear axle will be getting True-Trac with 4.88s U bolt eliminators Better travel / beefier shock mount setup I am planning on 35" tires, and running the dual true tracs, This will most likely help serve DD and give my XJ a break every now and then. Also after selling my 2500HD, and giving my El camino to my brother, the MJ seemed like a great little rig. I love wheeling, and I need a lil' sumthin sumthin to put crap in. Feel free to share any opinions and insight on my plans/build! I will be using the MJ to also expand the products my business builds including a HD rear bumper with optional swing away gas & spare mount, ROCKer panel / sliders and really anything else you guys can think of.