pitbull10 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 My name is Paul i live in oregon and i run a car audio shop. I am looking at a mj that was a 2wd and has been converted to a 4wd . Do any of you have any words of wisdomw for me i am new to mj's but not to jeeps. I have had more then my share of xj's and yj's. Is there anything i shold look for any thing i should look for that would make me want to run from this thing. Its all stock exept for the conversion. Any help would be great and if this goes threw i will be looking forward to talking to all of you . If any one needs audio help or wireing ? please pm me Thank you for any and all help Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 if it has a lift how well is it put together, rust on under the rear fender flairs and under the carpet, and whats under the hood. also bed rust. I'm sure i missed a lot but i hope i helped. Btw welcome to the club :wavey: Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdocdave Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 howdy Paul, if you've been around xj's and yj's then you know what to run from. Not much different than an xj, and actually the same from the doors forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull10 Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 I have had some really bad luck. I am more curious about the conversion is there anything to look for there . Rust I'm not to worrie about i have a body shop that i can take care of most of that . Its not lifted anymore he took the lift off becouse the lift he had was used and some parts were missing. or worn out so he put it back to stock hight . I know the gas tank is in the bed he said he pulled it to make room for a air tank. Will a xj lift fit a comanche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Grab a spot on the couch, beer is in the fridge. Welcome to the madness. Things to look out for: BA 10/5 manual transmission Rust/rot over the rear wheels Rust/rot on the cab corners Rust/rot on the rockers Floorboards are notorious rusters Pluses to keep an eye out for: D44 rear Cargo light Factory brush guard Hidden winch AX15 The front lift of an XJ will work the same on an MJ, but the rear is a whole 'nother baby. The MJ is spring under, and the springs are more inboard than that of the XJ. So unlike an XJ, you can spring over the rear of an MJ like a YJ, and net some cheap lift. Rob L. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STERLING STINGER Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 welcome you own a body shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Like the others have pointed out; rust on the inside of the floor pans and fender walls. Don't forget to check-in on the NW intro section. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull10 Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 thank you guys you have all been more help then most all the other forums I'm on I will head over to the nw check in now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 First off , welcome !!! Second , what year is it ? What model ? Do you know anything else about the swap , IE motor year , trans . Never the less I say buy it , sounds like you have the ability to fix it up anyway . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull10 Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Thank you all for the info . The comanche mat not work out The guy seems to be a flake. I have been doing as much research as i can and wow I want one bad now. So lol if any one has one to get ride of lol I will keep checking back and seeing what all of you are up to and ill keep you posted as to what i get. thank you much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Keep looking you will find a nice MJ. we are lucky here in the NW,MJs aren't hard to find here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull10 Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Well i got my new rig . I'm not part of the comache crew but I'm still part of the jeep clan. I got a 93 xj. Its got some good stuff on it. Flow daddy header (to stock exhast ) Back woods intake ( home made ) Rusty's 4.5" lift Rusty's adj lowers links rusty's adj track bar. 31" bighorn's 15x10 american raceing daytona's. I'm looking for a bunch of stuff so if any one has stuff they want to get rid of shoot me a pm . front bumper with winch mount rear bumper rock slideres roof rack. and any other goodies. I'm a traden fool sence most every one I know is broke as am I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Make sure you head over to NAXJA and check out the nw chapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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