TMW Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 this is my work in progress. i am looking for a 98+ xj to swap front clip , and drivetrain and all wiring into this mj. it will get hp 30 front with a 8.8 rear. i will also be converting the back to a 3 or 4 link on coils and both f/r will be long arm.pic is the day i saw it broke down with fuel issues.....yesterday and traded for it right then.......gave a 1995 dodge ram 1500 5.9 swb reg cab for it and $300 cash....and i feel good about it. he was a army retiree and was on his way to a job interview. i gave him a ride and waited there...he got hired...and we did the trade to make sure he could get to work....my dodge was very nice...a $3500 truck easy.....but it just felt right so i did it...Justin Hodges i know you will probably never see this but thank you for your service to our country and i hope the dodge last you a very long time......anyways here is my new to me mj....... Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 btw thats him on the otherside of the mj...thats my beater mazda and this is where the mj broke down. i snap this pic to send to my wife to show her what i was trading the dodge for...she said ok...this was the dodge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 here is the mj at my house.... Image Not Found here is Justin putting gas in to see if it will start...it did not.... Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirborneDeth Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 You did a good deed and got rewarded with a project. Good for you, and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Awesome story! I'm sure whatever is wrong with the MJ can be solved fairly painlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbain Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Bravo Sir.......... your selflessness and willing to help those in need is commendable..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 thank you. i wiggle some wires on it under the intake a it fired up and is running...runs good too, 4x4 works and tranny shifts good....now the next phase...it sits for a while until i get a 98-00 xj 4x4 i can do a swap with...motor/tranny/hp30/8.25/wiring/dash from sheet metal.it is ats it resting place til donar is sourced...under my car port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbain Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Check out Earls build..... he stayed old school with the body and interior and really made it look good.... check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 will do thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 done a little modding to it...well de-modding...lol. my son helped me out on it to. still need a tailgate. can't wait til i get my donar xj ...looking for a 98-00 so it has the hp30,and good wiring harness not the who knows what you got 97. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 took it out to see how it did...not bad but i can't wait to get the iro long arms and rear 4 link and lockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offcamber Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 sweet jeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 thanks....got the brake lights working....it was one heck of a job....a wire was unplugged from the switch...did not think i would ever get that fixed....was like 30 secs......omg......lol ok on to getting it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 out with one heck of a cold or the flu or something...will be back when i can stay up longer then a few minutes. my mj is under the carport waiting......lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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