Another MJ noob- Incommando's '88

[Incommando]

I just got an '88 SWB with a 4.0/auto/231 drivetrain. The score is it has a D44 rear. I am not able to post pics right now bt it is probably cleaner than average.

 

The bummer is that although the PO just put in a new waterpump, t-stat & housing, hoses, rear main seal, etc... he left the header panel, headlights, bumper, etc.. off. It is all there, but it is a pile of parts and a box of fasteners. :fs1:

 

Same with the interior. :fs1:

 

Any good resources for putting this back together? Maybe pics on what should go on first to make my life a little easier?

 

My goals are to go with a 4.5" lift and some 235/85/16's ( roughly 32x9...I have the rims). Unfortunately the D44 has trac-loc, so a lunch-box locker is not an easy option.

 

Previous jeeps: '45 CJ2 w/swapped in 225 '65 CJ5 '70 Commando 225 V6 '72 Commando 304/auto 79 CJ5 304 '79 Cherokee Chief 360/T18/D20 '80 N/T Cherokee '84 CJ7 and the current ride: '05 KJ 3.7/6spd/241J with an aussie in the back on 2.5" lift and 245/75/16 MT/R's.

[Red 1989 MJ]

First of all Welcome to CC :cheers:

 

Here is a link to FSM.

 

http://www.greatlakesxj.com/tech.html

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=12517

[Incommando]

Thank you!!!

[johnnyc]

Welcome.

 

What is your location? If you were local to me, I'd lend a hand in getting it put back together.

[Incommando]

JohnnyC, I appreciate the offer. I am in Ohio, though. I have to go to the CP and see if my location will show up. I was pretty sure I entered it.... :doh:

[-600JeepMJ]

:cheers: welcome to the MJ madness!

[Incommando]

Just picked up a factory roll bar for the bed....woo hoo!

[DJM/78]

I put up with it till now but now a factory roll bar , thats it .... :needpics:

[Incommando]

Due to currently going through a divorce (after 27 years together), my only 'net access is at work and access to photobucket, etc... is blocked.

 

I have 3 photo's that the P.O. sent me prior to the sale if someone wants to post them. I could email them. I have taken none since I got it, and the roll bar is not in yet. :help:

[Incommando]

A bit delayed, but here is a crappy pic:

 

[Pete M]

is picturetrail.com blocked? they have a free-host version too.

[buxmj]

Welcome to the club and sorry about the divorce. Don't let yourself get married to the mj! Looks like you have great experience with jeeps, the mj sickness runs a little deeper, fyi.

[Incommando]

is picturetrail.com blocked? they have a free-host version too.

 

i just got internet at home today and will be able to access my photobucket again. Thanks for the suggestion though

 

the jeeps are kind of a nice diversion from thee deevorce. I have always had jeeps and gravitate to the unusual ones, like commandos.

[Incommando]

The DD:

on crappy Rubi MT/R's

Another toy: '71 Road Runner bracket car

[Incommando]

Got the floor pans fixed, seat mounted, header panel and everything else on the front mounted, gauges installed... And the MJ makes a guest appearance at the LostJeeps.com Ohio meet & greet yesterday. It was a hit.

 

[Pete M]

is he giving your Jeep a "low-5"? (as opposed to a high-five)

[Incommando]

LOL....If you knew that guy....it could be anything

[teckman02]

is he giving your Jeep a "low-5"? (as opposed to a high-five)

 

 

that is the great TBJ

[Incommando]

Picked up a hi-top fiberglass topper with sliding screened windows from the fo' sale section. I will pos pics eventually... 8)

 

My 4.5" lift is in boxes waiting to get slapped on.