zackcj7 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I bought an '86 last Saturday. The previous owner built it up pretty nice then let it sit for several years. Longbed, 4x4, 2.5l, 4 speed.The good:TJ Dana 30 front with Lockright and 4.88 gearsFord 8.8 rear with Detroit, disk brakes, and 4.88 gears4 inch liftRamsey 8000 winchCustom front and rear bumpersTool box full of trail spares and recovery gearEngine was rebuilt(before it sat for years)The bad:Interior is roughRust hole in drivers floorboardHood has surface rustRadiator is bad (fixed)Has oil leak around distributer (fixed)No keys (fixed)No power steeringI got a great deal on it. It will be used as my primary wheeler and for hauling stuff around town. I've had 2 XJs, a CJ5, a CJ7, and currently have a TJ. But I really don't know a lot about the MJs. So i'm sure i'll have a lot of questions.Sorry, about the crappy pic. We picked it up and off loaded it in my friends barn until I can get a radiator and key.It's the red one on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakesjeepmj1988 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 very nice welcome to the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackcj7 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Got it home last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackcj7 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 I installed a new radiator, hoses, and battery. But it looks like the water pump is shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 She looks pretty clean and nicely built. Good luck getting it on the road. The wait is worth it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackcj7 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 She looks pretty clean and nicely built. Good luck getting it on the road. The wait is worth it :) I don't know if i'd call it clean. The paint on the hood and roof is peeling and the interior needs a good bit of work. But the suspension and axles need very little. Any chance I might find a red dash and trim to replace mine? I haven't seen a lot of the red interiors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackcj7 Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Made some progress over the weekend. It now moves under it's own power! So far I have replaced the radiator, water pump, thermostat, most of the cooling system hoses. Put in a new battery, used steering column, installed a new distributor gasket, and removed the rat nest from the air box. Pile of old parts is growing My other Jeep being used as a table for the most important tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackcj7 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Not a lot has changed since my last post. :dunno: But, I have been collecting parts for it. I have a complete power steering setup. An almost complete grey interior. Some nice, lightweight aluminum wheels. Upper arms for a RE long arm. New front shocks. New RE 5.5 front springs. A NP231 transfer case. The good news is I have a tow rig now so I can go all out on this one! My current plan is to buy the rest of the RE long arm parts. Build a new HP 30 front with beefed up steering. Bob the bed. Add a cage. Buy some 35 inch tires and get it on the trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackcj7 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Actually worked on the MJ today. Got the RE 5.5 springs and adjustable uppers on. Replaced the bushings on the Teraflex lowers and adjusted them for the new springs. Also mounted the power steering pump. Last but not least removed the flares and put on the 35s to see where I need to trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Nice! Got any pics of the set up of the long arm kit? Any custom work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackcj7 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 No long arms yet, waiting on the funds. I did speak with Rubicon Express tech support and they confirmed their long arms will work on a 2.5l. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackcj7 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 More pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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