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My 1St Mj


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Hey fellas just picked up my first Mj and already stoked! It is a blast to drive trying to figure out a few things that are different than what I'm used to (basically Wranglers ) also been restoring a wagoneer(that the wife hates)

 

Here are the pics2arenyra.jpg7yga8yru.jpg

 

What is this lever on the axle?hygy8aja.jpg

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That's the factory installed lift kit. You pump it until you get the lift you want.

It's also known as a brake equalizer. Proportions the rear brakes to allow for the difference between a full and empty bed.

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Nice truck. Looks like you have a good start. The thing on the rear axle is the rear brake proportioning valve, that adds braking power to the rear when there is more weight back there, and your is installed incorrectly, thus making you have almost no rear braking power. The rod needs to be straight up and down, and the lever needs to be about parralell to the ground going the other way. There are write ups on this site to remove this thing if you want to, or you could just unhook the rod and hook it back up correctly. Looks like you have the coveted rear dana 44 axle too. Nice score!

 

And I assume youre in North Carolina.... where are you?

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That's the factory installed lift kit. You pump it until you get the lift you want.

It's also known as a brake equalizer. Proportions the rear brakes to allow for the difference between a full and empty bed.

 

 

Yup, it's the brake weight-sensing proportion valve.  problem is that it's supposed to be pointing the other way.  The big lever should be roughly parallel to the ground. :thumbsup:

 

and welcome to the club!  :waving:

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HAH!

 

That xj Waggy is the twin in color to the one I have! Mine is from Tenn, and has a LT1/700r4/4wd.

 

And my MJ is a white swb/4wd/Sport.

 

That pic could have been taken in my drive!

 

Caution, mj's are addictive.

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