mvusse Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Shock mounts welded to the axle instead of using the original ones underneath the springs, U bolts pointing up instead of down, using XJ spring plates. More down travel, less up travel keeping the tires out of the fender flares, and allowing a bit more flex as it turned out the up travel was not limited by the shocks (it is now), but by tire contact against fender. Also gained 3" ground clearance underneath the axle just inside the tires. I did the usual fork lift test, and have had quite a few road miles on it, but no real world off road testing yet. Oh, and I put the Chevy drop shackles back on so the truck doesn't squat when loaded. Unloaded it has a bit of rake, loaded it sits level. Add to that the taller springs (seem to be 1" taller than stock specs, 1" less than 3" lift springs) and I got a total rear lift of around 8". Still running 6.25" up front, and fixed the clearance issues up there with selective removal of sheet metal. Still have not finished tweaking the front suspension (control arm lengths), but I'm getting close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 I'm down to two vehicles! Time to organize the ol' garage, and pull in the MJ for a winter of rebuilding. Rob L. :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 You guys are a pack of post whores.... The parents in my son's Cub Scout pack is trying to get me to become the Cub Master. Wonder if I can convince them their is a "junkyard scouting" or "sanding my rusty truck" badge???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 There should be. Make one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 I know there is an auto repair badge... Go for that and work some "extra" activities... Cubs scouts though huh? Make sure to work in the space derby, and the pinewood derby. I don't think we did enough of that in my pack. Rob L. :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 You won't regret it if you become involved with Scouting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 damn, 4 days with no posting? this is unacceptable. :waving: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Fluff.... ;) Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 After talking to Rob last night I am seriously considering building a bed for my MJ... I kinda like the old J truck thriftside beds... My wife suggested caging the entire bed so I can put seats for the kids back there.. Or maybe build one like a wildland fire truck... Its your fault and no my current one wouldn't pass your test for beds... its starting to get holes in places... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 After talking to Rob last night I am seriously considering building a bed for my MJ... I kinda like the old J truck thriftside beds... My wife suggested caging the entire bed so I can put seats for the kids back there.. Or maybe build one like a wildland fire truck... Its your fault and no my current one wouldn't pass your test for beds... its starting to get holes in places... I like the idea with the wildland fire truck... I often dream about finding a "service body" for a comanche, and putting it on. Having room for all my tools on my truck... :drool: And I would be happy to check out your bed, it can't be any worse than mine already is. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 Man we are inactive lately... We need Correy back... Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I think this nasty fall weather has gotten everybody down. :dunno: Finally got a nice day today though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 Anyone want to come and put in an attic ladder in my garage? Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Doubling your parts storage eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Doubling your parts storage eh? That's the plan. That way, I can put the parts up there as I dissassemble. I am just worried about cutting rafters... I have 16" on center, and the rough opening for the pull down stairs is 22.5" by 55"... I all-of-a-sudden had a bug up my butt to insulate, drywall, and seal the garage floor before I start the MJ. So far, I have over half of the exterior walls insulated, and will move on to drywall once I am done with those. I am waiting on the attic ladder before I insulate and floor the attic. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Doubling your parts storage eh? That's the plan. That way, I can put the parts up there as I dissassemble. I am just worried about cutting rafters... I have 16" on center, and the rough opening for the pull down stairs is 22.5" by 55"... I all-of-a-sudden had a bug up my butt to insulate, drywall, and seal the garage floor before I start the MJ. So far, I have over half of the exterior walls insulated, and will move on to drywall once I am done with those. I am waiting on the attic ladder before I insulate and floor the attic. Rob L. Its not really hard.. you just have to create a box frame for the stairs and make sure to attach it well to the other joists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 X2. It shouldn't be that hard to do. The bottom of your trusses are in tension. As long as you secure the stairwell unit in there well enough to essentially make it perform as PART of the truss for tensile loading, you should be fine. When my Dad put the one in our garage back home he put it on the garage wall that connected the house to the garage... :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I was looking at the local LKQ's website and in the picture of the front of it, there is a lifted white XJ with a bunch of ladders strapped to the roof in the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 You sound very bored... :yes: Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Rob, Here is how to get rid of your ZJ. http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/1412199570.html You get rid of the ZJ and end up with a running pile of future MJ parts... :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeman17 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Rob, Here is how to get rid of your ZJ. http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/1412199570.html You get rid of the ZJ and end up with a running pile of future MJ parts... :dunno: Umm... no.... Its not a good deal. Rob's truck is in REALLY good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Rob, Here is how to get rid of your ZJ. http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/1412199570.html You get rid of the ZJ and end up with a running pile of future MJ parts... :dunno: Umm... no.... Its not a good deal. Rob's truck is in REALLY good shape. I know. I've seen it. Trades can involve anything though and cash might change hands in the process to make up the difference... In the end its all his call, just thought I'd bring it to his attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Eh, I've talked to that guy before... He wanted to trade for the RE XJ. I am in talks with him now... Seems like a decent cherokee, and if he can throw a gob of cash on top, I might bite. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Talked to him one the phone for about an hour... He doesn't have the money to trade for his '88, but he just picked up another he would be more interested in trading for less money... '92 XJ 4.0L HO AW4 6.5" Rough country Stinger bumpers front and rear Yakima Rack 33" Mud rovers, almost new... He is going to send pics today or tomorrow, and I will post with the results... The way I look at it, if I get cash on top, there is a guy selling a 2.5L MJ 4x4 for $1000 I would jump on for a DD. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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