mattbuch96 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Do you have the autozone part number for the chevy drop shackles? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 On 12/4/2017 at 9:11 AM, 88whitemanche said: Great progress! I see that your plugged the egr valve... what plug did you use for the bottom part of it? Mine has been frozen since I’ve gotten mine and the exhaust hose that plugs into the intake has plenty holes in it and the fumes are at times overbearing in stop and go traffic... i plan to get a later model manifold but didn’t know what to do with the bottom part of the egr.... The underside of the intake manifold does not need anything sealed up when you stick a block off plate on top. The new exhaust manifold I bought covered 86-01 2.5's (I think). Since most of those years did not have an EGR valve, the manifold came with a block off plate already installed. You can see the block off plate just ahead of the O2 sensor in this pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 On 12/5/2017 at 10:07 PM, mattbuch96 said: Do you have the autozone part number for the chevy drop shackles? Thanks. I do not. They were on the shelf in the little AZ in my small town, so I'd wager they are a regularly stocked item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 7 hours ago, 87Warrior said: The underside of the intake manifold does not need anything sealed up when you stick a block off plate on top. The new exhaust manifold I bought covered 86-01 2.5's (I think). Since most of those years did not have an EGR valve, the manifold came with a block off plate already installed. You can see the block off plate just ahead of the O2 sensor in this pic. Nice I ended up finding the thread size (m22-1.5) on the bottom of the intake lol and bought Dorman part # 090-055 3-pack for $15 on amazon and for the top I bought one of those Route 66 block off plates off of fleabay... next order of business would be either a stainless steel header set off fleabay or a pacesetter header...but I like that idea that your manifold already came with a block offplate already, easier to just throw it on and not worry about anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Any new updates? I need more inspiration to get mine going. And well..... This truck is one of my biggest inspirations lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 On 1/29/2020 at 9:27 PM, TheDirtyJeep401 said: Any new updates? I need more inspiration to get mine going. And well..... This truck is one of my biggest inspirations lol. Not much has changed with this old truck. I do have some work to do. It has been sitting for 3 months with a blown brake line, but it will probably be spring before I have the shop space to start the work. - Needs a new rear brake line. The one on the truck rusted through. - Needs a new fuel tank. A rock put a pinhole in the bottom of the tank. - Needs a new speedometer cable. Speedometer has been intermittent to not working the last 2 years. - I have a 231 ready to go to replace the 207 transfer case. I'll probably tackle this when I do the speedometer cable. I did get this cool pic of a Praying Mantis on the truck when putting air in a tire last summer. Not sure how I feel about the critter turning 'rust color' to camouflage itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 that bug is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) I did manage get the truck back on the road in October of 2020. [Another] new 23 gallon Spectra fuel tank installed and a new Wix fuel filter. I did not bother painting this one. I also patched up the brake line that blew out above the driver rear shock with some 3/16" Copper-Nickle tubing. My patch and flare hasn't started to leak yet The speedometer doesn't work more than it does work. I have the two styles of cables sitting on the work bench, I just haven't had the time to get it replaced! A malfunctioning speedometer hasn't stopped me from loving this truck. It has been 9 years since I bought this MJ and I still absolutely love it! The rust has grown exponentially over the years, but I continue to rinse out the frame every year. This year I will treat the inside of the frame with Woolwax. Hopefully I can get a few more years out of it. Edited February 8, 2021 by 87Warrior Redo picture upload Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Neat! Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I don't see the photos but regardless it's great to see you're still enjoying that truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Pete M said: I don't see the photos but regardless it's great to see you're still enjoying that truck Ah dang. They were (and still are) showing for me. I tried the upload again. Maybe it will work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 success! lookin' good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 This old truck has probably been the most reliable vehicle I own! It has been so reliable I have taken it for granted and some basic upkeep has been neglected over the years. The alternator has been squealing for years, the tires have dry rot, the ride is bouncy, it generally handled like crap on the road and during the latest cold snap the engine never warmed up. The first order of business was replacing the thermostat. I also chose to replace the water pump at the same time since I have never touched it. The water pump bearings were rough so it was time. Based on the grime on the timing chain cover, I suspect a front main seal replacement might need done in the future. I installed a new (remanufactured) alternator and belts (Gates/Bando). This truck is still sporting a 4.0 HO thermostat housing. I replaced the retrofitted HO IAT with a good used Renix IAT from @eaglescout526 and I replaced the Oxygen sensor with a new Denso unit. It idles a whole lot smoother now! I then turned my attention to the suspension, which involved lowering the truck back down to near stock height. Don't get me wrong, I loved the way this truck sat! The problem was that some of the lift components needed replaced and since it needed new tires I made the choice to go with smaller tires so the 2.5 is more happy on the highway. I removed the poor fitting 2" Chevy drop shackles I had been running since 2012. I attribute some of the poor handling this truck had these tall shackles with a worn out bushing. A bitter sweet moment was removing the Bilstein rear shocks I bought from Don @HOrnbrod years ago... but I know he would agree these shocks needed replaced! I replaced the shackles with a set of used JKS shackles and I replaced the shocks with parts store KYB 'gas-a-just' shocks. It started to look like the MJ was trying out that new "squat" fad. Up front I replaced the old RE TJ lift springs with new Moog CC782 XJ Upcountry springs I bought from @Billabob. I also replaced the worn YJ Monroe shocks with another set of KYB "gas-a-just" shocks. I finished up the front end with a new Moog trackbar to replace the RE1600 and new Moog swaybar links since the bushings in JKS disconnects I had been running simply disintegrated. The 'grandpafication' of this truck is almost complete with steel wheels. I still have a lot of work to do to this old truck. I am planning a DIY replacement windshield (used glass from a 93 XJ) replacement, install a 231 transfer case, replace the steering gearbox and power steering pump (again; I lost the power steering return hose and suspect it cooked the pump), install a new speedometer cable and of course, new tires to replace the worn out tires on these replacement steel wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Nice! I’m glad the IAT did the trick. I was a bit worried that maybe it wasn’t gonna solve you issue but it seems it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 I lost brakes, again, in the truck when a car pulled out in front of me and I had to stand on the pedal. The original Ford line on the 8.8 sprung a leak on a rusty part of the tube. Ordered a replacement from Inline Tube versus bending my own. I also reset my toe-in to 1/16". After lowering the truck it toe-ed out by about 1/2". It always boggles my mind knowing how much the toe changes when the ride height changes. You can see the rusty pile of goo that was in the adjuster sleeve. It look a lot of PB Blaster and heat to break free. After being home for 5 days with the covid, I decided to take the truck to the family farm and harvest some firewood. I am not sure which one of us was more excited to leave the house I've also replace the headlight switch and installed a headlight harness. Since the coolant overflow tank cap was cracked I replaced it with a Dorman 82594. She also got some new tires! I opted to try the Hankook DYNAPRO AT2 in 235/75R15. These have the 3 peak snow rating and seem to ride on the snow without an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 In preparation for the springtime gardening season I put the topper back on the truck. The plants seem to appreciate some wind protection when headed down the highway. Here the truck is sporting the topper and a couple more "speed holes" that have formed in the bedside... While driving through a typical Kansas thunderstorm I noticed my driver side floorboard was filling with water. The water was dripping over the fusebox and into the floor. I need to investigate the water issue further, but I suspect the windshield needs replaced and some metal might need repaired around the windshield frame. *sigh* I was hoping the truck would been trouble free for the rest of this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 just let the water drain out through the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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