PACIFIER Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I finally decided to start building an MJ since they are getting harder and harder to find. I was fortunate enough to find an 89, manual, 4.0 - 2WD with no rust what so ever. I picked it up for $500 since the previous owner could not figure out why it was over heating. :clapping: He basically replaced the radiator and forgot to burp the close cooling system. :nuts: Anyway, I just went ahead and replaced the close system with an open system from a 97 XJ, Problem solved! Here is how it looked like when I picked it up. Here is what it looks like a few weeks later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Here is a list of other things that I have replaced so far / maintenance. [*]Air Filter[*]Oil Filter[*]Oil change[*]Fuel Filter[*]Spark Plugs[*]Distributor Cap[*]Rotor Button[*]Spark Plug Wires[*]New Battery Cables[*]Crankshaft position sensor[*]Fuel pressure regulator[*]Vacuum lines[*]Engine plugs / Oil cap[*]Fuel pump[*]Passenger fender[*]Entire front grill, lights, and light housings[*]Replaced entire cooling system from close to open [*]Transmission fluid[*]Master brake cylinder [*]Replaced front dummy axle with a Dana 30 HP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 While waiting to find the perfect donor vehicle (tcase and tranny), I'm working on the body of the MJ. Old bumper New bumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellaheep Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 That is one secksi rear bumper........ :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Sweet rear bumper! did you do the welding yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I like it, but where are you putting your plate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 I like it, but where are you putting your plate? Center section with a spring loaded fold down bracket. Something like this http://www.jegs.com/i/Xtreme%20Grilles/ ... /-1?CT=999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kineticMJ Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Nice build! http://www.diegosdeals.com/ good place to find parts, they've got a few comanche parts up there now too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 The previous owner installed an annoying Cherry bomb, so it had to go. I decided to replace the entire exhaust system to include the CAT. Here are a few parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 Finally finished welding the bracing and tow hitch / recovery points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 The rear bumper has been permanently installed. The exhaust system will be replaced tomorrow. Old New Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 New exhaust has been installed. I decided to chop it up and only extend the pipe to the front of the rear tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejndssn Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 so how are you going to provide lights to the plates :brows: and have to agree with the folks here that is a very nice job on the bumper :drool: . you wouldn't happen to have the plans on that build i would be very interested in making one made if not having one made. :brows: :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 I stated fabricating a little something for my bed in order to cover up the dents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I like that idea even if you didn't have dents. For a work truck, those would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 I like that idea even if you didn't have dents. For a work truck, those would be great. I get creative like that from time to time. :clapping: Here is something else that I came up with once I saw how expensive those LED boxes were. LED box for my XJ LED box for my Zuk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 While I find / buy the additional parts for the tranny swap, I decided to continue working on other areas of the MJ. The bed rail armor has been installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 I also went ahead and fixed the broken breather nipple from my Dana 44, drained and added some fresh fluids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Moving this to the proper section. The new axle has been installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 I decided to replace the starter over the weekend, that eliminated the weird noises during start up. :brows: I also started working on my rockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 The new clutch kit, master, slave cylinders have arrived. All I need now is the new shifter since the one from the BA 10/5 will not work with the AX 15. Does anyone have one for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Before :ack: After :cheers: No more dents on my bed rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACIFIER Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 For less than $100, I just finished fabricating my rockers (6 feet long). I also plan on tying them to the pinch seam for additional strength before finally painting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Chief Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 What did you use to mount those bed rail covers? I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Comanche4x4 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 very nice! excited to see the rockers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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