Dadinator Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I just aquired my son's MJ. You can see it in the classfieds. Now do I sell it, part it out or fix it up? I would prefer a short bed 5 sp., this one is a long bed auto. If I part it out, I'd be keeping the metric ton springs and D44. I guess now I need to change my screen name. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 If its a metric ton then I would try to fix it up or sell it. Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 quality MJs can be hard to find, I'd certainly hang on to it until there was a shortbed 5spd sitting next to it in the driveway. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Keep it, look for an AX-15 to swap in, and do a bed bob if you like the short bed look, that is if you have enough fabrication skills. Just search bed bob here and youll get the idea. Then youll have what you want, the extra 6 inches or so of wheelbase won't make a difference then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadinator Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 After some thought, I think I will keep it. The wife is in agreement. Since I was going to spend $5K or so to buy a truck, now I just have to fix this one...Again. Now to find a MJ or XJ donor with an AX15. The bed is in too good of shape to bob. I bought it from a member awhile back. Rust and dent free. I've rebuilt this thing a couple of times, now I'll be doing it for myself. :thumbsup: The mind is churning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkbruin Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Ford 44 front, TNT Truss FF 60 or 14 bolt rear. Hell creek MT springs or 3" mj springs, SOA TNT y-link front mil-spec hummer 37" mt's on recentered H1 wheels. Run it like you stole it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadinator Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 MK, not quite my style. Sounds fun though. I'm thinking tear down and fix what's wrong. (which is quite a bit) Fix any rot that I find. (haven't checked the floors yet) Convert to 5sp. Small lift and 31's or so. redo interior with buckets and some real guages, new headliner, carpet and console. Maybe a roll bar and some lights. This thing will be used as a farm truck with minor off roading. It has been in the family since new. My father in law bought it new. I bought it from him 7 years ago for my son. He tore it up being a kid with no money. Now I have it. So, let the fun begin. Probably start tearing into it this week. First thing is to fix the steering column and 4X4 (CAD). Then see if I can stop the bleeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkbruin Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Always good when you know the lineage.... re-wire engine compartment (check NAXJA for 5-90 battery/starter cables, or make your own if you are good with soldering) re-wire headlights, upgrade to H4 using autopal housings. ZJ v8 coils (52088363 GN code) Chevy 2" drop shackles 97+ front conversion (or a BJ if you like fab-work...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadinator Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 BJ? I'll do the 97+ front if the Cherokee donor I find with a 5sp is that new. My thoughts exactly on the lift components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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