Groundpounder Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 So here I begin with what will surely be a long term project of mine, so why not share it! Though I'm no beginner when it comes to jeeps, this is my first MJ. Ive always wanted one troughout my numerous xj's and yj etc. But here in Upstate NY an MJ worth working is one hard to find truck. So with the sale of my 4th and latest mustang i had some cash in my pocket, hmmm, do i lift my 99 xj? (also my fourth and latest) Well ill look on ebay... So what do i find? A rust free 1989 pioneer, swb, 4.0l, ax15, 5speed, 4x4, SOA, Front 4" lift, trackbar, accessories etc. Little body damage to the pass side box but RUNS, DRIVES, STOPS, Locatd in maryland about 5hrs from me. I figured i didnt want to let this go, so with no way to go get it i called and asked for a buy it now price. $1500! I said ill send the money this second! So i put a new hitch on my xj which was needed anyhow, and reserved a dolly from u haul. and a week later went to maryland. It took me 4.5 hrs to get there, and 10 long very stressful hours to get back. As you all know an xj isnt the best towing option, can't stop something that weighs more then itself very well either! but Shes Home! I have big plans for this one and I'm sure they will change a thousand time throughout the build. --It already has SOA rear big adjustable trackbar and drop bracket Looks like rubicon express 4" lift coils and lower CA Braided Rubicon Ex lines front and rear 8.25 rear D30 front ax15 4.0L 142,000 miles on whole truck --So Far I ordered flowmaster 10 series, the cat is shot so I'm gonna take it out and run it stright to the 10 series. ordered bilstein 5100 rear shocks 5-7" lift. --Plans Include Rock krawler long arms Rock Krawler 6.5" coils bilstein reservoir front shocks JKS quick discos all poly bushings 1" boomerang shackles or revolvers new leaf packs clutch SYE Aftermarket front shafts Aussie locker, or two 97+ front end and doors 97+ interior 4.56 gears 35's Lots more that i can't think of now --Far future plans 4.7L stroker nv4500 or whatever one dana 44's 37's tube bed etc... 10"s of lift [/img] [/img] [/img] [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundpounder Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Please give me any kind of advice, tips, or feedback that you may think of when reading through my build. Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Backdraft Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Nice truck and looks like a great starting point. With the 97+ interior, are you planning on 97+ engine, engine bay harness, and computer as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundpounder Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 i would like to, it all depends on the donor jeep of course. I believe it was your build up that initially inspired me to do it too Haha. When I get to that point I'm sure you'll be hearing alot from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 With as many people tackling that project, there will be a how to on this forum soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundpounder Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 Yes i was suprised to find that there isnt really a straight up HOW TO, so maybe ill have to do the write up :wrench: Once i find my donor that is. Funny thing is my DD 99 xj would be the perfect donor! but I'm not tearing her up till she deserves it, plus the front clip isnt in perfect condition. --Some of the things i forgot to write on the "to do" list front winch bumper (not sure which one yet) XRC10 with synthetic line Rear high clearance bumper Mount a second winch in spare tire area Aftermarket dual sliding glass rear window rhinoline inside of bed (until a new box or tube bed is available.) high steer, big tie rods etc. arb, or similar, diff covers go ballistic fender flares from motion rock sliders MT classic locks (polished) with red beadlock rings general grabbers or maybe GY MTR's (i would like Krawler KX's) and of course, Lots more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundpounder Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Took my little girl (Shelby) out for some "before" shots of the flex at our home trail. At one point when turning around and using the clutch alot she said "I smell cat poopy" Haha thought that was funny so ide share it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundpounder Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Got the parts for my exhaust in. Flowmaster 10 series. No cat. Here is a video but I don't know if it will work on here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundpounder Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Also got my bilstein 5100's for the rear. And my universal shock mounts and 4degree shims thanks to motionoffroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcomanche Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Haha! So you were the one that picked up that Comanche. I was watching that one on Ebay (since I only live a few hours away from it), and if it had been a low enough price, I would have gotten it (instead, I drove about 12 hours out of my way for one that was built to be a crawler). I was wondering who got it, it seemed like it had all the right stuff to start with, and was in fairly good condition. I look forward to seeing what you do with it, so good luck on the build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundpounder Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 Cool i was wondering if anyone on here saw it on ebay before i got it, it is a very good start to what i wanna do with it, and darn solid too. Very soon here I'm gonna order the long arms, coils, discos, front shocks, etc. now that i have the rear pretty much where i want it, then the wheels and tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Cool truck, good luck with your plans,,,,and keep us posted! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 The only thing I would check on is to make sure the PO moved the perches on the rear axle to MJ width, and didn't just bolt in the XJ axle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundpounder Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Everything measures up and the welds aren't factory. Looks like they started off right then said f it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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