1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Just felt that I needed to start a project thread... :yes: Guess now I'll need to get to work on something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 :needpics: i'll kick this one off for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 :needpics: ill keep er goin...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Look what came in the mail today: 5 point harness for the drivers side - 3" lap and latch & link, 2" shoulder 4 point for the passenger side - 2” lap, latch & link, and shoulder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 haver you dried the carpet yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Look what came in the mail today: 5 point harness for the drivers side - 3" lap and latch & link, 2" shoulder 4 point for the passenger side - 2” lap, latch & link, and shoulder What seats and cage are you using? Harness get old quick when used daily on the street. Also you need to really be careful with the shoulder harnesses, if installed wrong they can easily break or at the very least compress your spine in a accident. Be careful!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 haver you dried the carpet yet?? No I haven’t yet. Been procrastinating and hoping that constant, severe heat and wind would dry everything up. I can now tell you from much experience that Pete, Eagle and the others were right. :bowdown: The only way to dry it out after submerging it in water, it to rip it all out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Look what came in the mail today: 5 point harness for the drivers side - 3" lap and latch & link, 2" shoulder 4 point for the passenger side - 2” lap, latch & link, and shoulder What seats and cage are you using? Harness get old quick when used daily on the street. Also you need to really be careful with the shoulder harnesses, if installed wrong they can easily break or at the very least compress your spine in a accident. Be careful!! CW I’m going to use my same seat (a soggy, wet bench seat). I know the fifth harness strap that goes between the legs isn’t real effective going around the seat edge. Maybe someday I’ll change that. I always heard that the shoulder straps should be mounted no higher than 2” above your shoulders and no less than 1” below…? I’m not using a cage, but instead am going to have someone fabricate a mounting bar that will extend from pillar to pillar and will be mounted where the existing shoulder belts are currently. This rig isn’t my DD, but back in the mid-late 80’s I had almost the exact same set-up in my Chevy DD. What wears out when it gets “old”? Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 Got some catching up to do… Bought this MJ brand new in 1990. Before I took it home, I had them: put on some new American Racing Outlaw rims, install wing windows, re-wrapped the cloth bench seat in leather, tented the windows, attached a Lund visor, and for added protection nurf bumpers on the front and back. For the next 10 years it was my DD and saw a LOT of trail time. Shortly after buying it, the stock shocks died, so I replaced them with some Deutsch Tech Shocks. Do they even make those shocks anymore…? For the past 10 years, it has been sitting in my garage and periodically received some new upgrades: New 30” BFG MT’s Replaced the rear nurf bumper with a one-off bumper that securely holds a Warn 9,000 lb. winch, and three additional back-up lights. Added two PIAA lights to the front bumper. Mounted some recovery points to the front bumper. Pulled out the stock plastic liner and had Rhino Liner sprayed in…… Re-spooled the alternator, added two (2) Optima red tops (one mounted upside-down towards the rear of the bed), and an inverter Bolted on a new cowl induction hood. Installed a Safari Snorkel Had to get a new front diff cover Got a new slider rear window Replaced the aging corner lights/lenses with cool clear ones. Rear light corner covers Added a tool box, mounted it on the side & bottom for security. The entire thing is stuffed with recovery gear. Added some black paint to the front fascia Got er licensed for WA State, and new Tabs (also made a donation to National Parks). Took er out wheeling for the first time in 10 years and flooded the interior. High water mark for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboard3r411 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 haha nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Mounted some recovery points to the front bumper. This recovery point kind of scares me. Is this just a piece of 1/2" plate welded to your tube bumper? What is the tube bumper made out of - maybe 1/8" wall tubing at best? I can't see that lasting through much of a pull. I can imagine it failing by ripping a hole in the round tubing around the circumference of the welds. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 got a new K&N air filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Where did you get the taillight covers!? Id love a set of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Where did you get the taillight covers!? Id love a set of them Ordered a pair for an XJ, and relocatred the mounting tabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Shortly after buying it, the stock shocks died, so I replaced them with some Deutsch Tech Shocks. Do they even make those shocks anymore…? is it just just looking but is it just mer that thinks your front suspension is kinda not right. it looks as if you coils and shocks are bent.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 I finally pulled the trigger and ordered some Superior Evolution Series Axles and a TrueTrac for the D30. :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 NICE!!! We have one of them babys to go in the D30 of my brother-in-laws MJ in the spring!!! Its a match to the one we put in his rear last summer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 In a few hours I will be picking up my rig with new axles and a little extra TrueTrac traction! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-600JeepMJ Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 It is nice to see that I am not the only one on here that has a 1990 MJ that knows how to swim. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 It is nice to see that I am not the only one on here that has a 1990 MJ that knows how to swim. :thumbsup: Wish the alternator mounting location was better prepared for the water :wall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Installation completed :D You can even see my upgraded rotors in this pix. Yes, every little bit helps! Front axle assembly is completed: new axles, TrueTrac, and trussed. It’s time to do something with that D35… :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 LOOKS NICE!!! How did you truss it? Got pics? CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 LOOKS NICE!!! How did you truss it? Got pics? CW I went with the unpopular under axle truss. Had it done nearly 20 years ago. Kinda wished it was trussed above the axle for more clearance. You can see most of it in this pic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 So I did away with the CAD and went with a solid axle. In doing so, they mounted a new cover plate in its place. So why is my 4WD indicator light not coming on now? Have something to do with the old vacuum lines? :help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 Before with original carpet: After: Passenger side looks good: Driver’s side doesn’t look as good as I’d hoped for. Guess I’ll need to get the wire brush out in daylight just to see how far the cancer goes. :grrrr: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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