RavenMocker Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 1986 MJ. Before I even purchased an MJ I had decided up front that I wanted to swap in an 1997-2001 grill, fenders, doors from a donor Cherokee. I like the newer rounded look over the boxy old style. I had already priced out parts and began to search for a donor vehicle. I want to maybe even convert as much of the interior over to the newer style as well. The other day things changed when I came across a decent Wagoneer XJ. I really like that grill setup and the four lamps. Now I'm torn which way to go. I really like the looks of them both but the nose section of this Wagoneer XJ is not complete. It is missing the head lamp bezels (I can buy new for a decent price) and the grill has been misplaced but I'm certain it is around in a big pile of junk some where. If I use the 97+ XJ nose clip it will be painted the same color as the MJ. I'm not certain if the Wagooneer XJ grill and lamp bezels are going to look good painted all one color or if they should be kept chromed because to me that look better factory. Ive looked at a few MJ's that have been converted to the Wagoneer XJ grill and I like the way it looks. So I thought Id try and get a vote because I have not seen any other Wagoneer XJ's being parted out or sold for parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Those small quad headlamps are difficult to find, and they don't provide decent light. I don't know any XJ owner who has that setup who doesn't complain about the woefully inadequate headlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanchemodder Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I didn't see the the best choice listed: Keep the stock grill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 And 86 waggy were the same front clip, but 21 slot grille. Go the 97 route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I didn't see the the best choice listed: Keep the stock grill! i agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 :agree: If you just want to be different, paint every vertical slat a different color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Those small quad headlamps are difficult to find, and they don't provide decent light. I don't know any XJ owner who has that setup who doesn't complain about the woefully inadequate headlights. I've seen a surprising number of the XJ Wagoneers down here in FL. They may be inadequate lighting, but they sure do look neat when the lights are on. :chillin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenMocker Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 I didn't see the the best choice listed: Keep the stock grill! I didn't see the the best choice listed: Keep the stock grill! i agree Okie Dokie Smokie.... It's added. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Color matched Wagoneer grill??? Hmmm that could be cool. :dunno: :hmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenMocker Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Color matched Wagoneer grill??? Hmmm that could be cool. :dunno: :hmm: I thought it might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Waggy all the way :rock on: , they are exceedingly rare and look totally bada** on an MJ, IMHO of course. Those small quad headlamps are difficult to find, and they don't provide decent light. I don't know any XJ owner who has that setup who doesn't complain about the woefully inadequate headlights. Oh i done diddly solved that problem :yes: And to be honest the factory Wagoneer high beams were a lot brighter than my factory MJ high beams. :dunno: http://comancheclub.com/topic/41722-higher-high-beams-wagoneers-only/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenMocker Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Waggy all the way :rock on: , they are exceedingly rare and look totally bada** on an MJ, IMHO of course. Those small quad headlamps are difficult to find, and they don't provide decent light. I don't know any XJ owner who has that setup who doesn't complain about the woefully inadequate headlights. Oh i done diddly solved that problem :yes: And to be honest the factory Wagoneer high beams were a lot brighter than my factory MJ high beams. :dunno: http://comancheclub.com/topic/41722-higher-high-beams-wagoneers-only/ Cool and thanks. :) Any photo's of what it looks like at night with the headlamps powered on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I almost said keep the stock grill and flip it. :idea: :nuts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenMocker Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 I almost said keep the stock grill and flip it. :idea: :nuts: :hmm: HMMMmmmm? ¿I wonder? :???: LOL! :laughin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 The 89 I made the mistake of selling to Tim (TNT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenMocker Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 SWEET!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Cool and thanks. :) Any photo's of what it looks like at night with the headlamps powered on? No. :grrrr: I have been wanting to snap one, but my phone is waaayy to low tech for that and I don't have my regular camera with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Only uppers or lowers are on at a given point in time...hi and low. No factory wiring for both at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Those small quad headlamps are difficult to find, and they don't provide decent light. I don't know any XJ owner who has that setup who doesn't complain about the woefully inadequate headlights. Oh i done diddly solved that problem :yes: And to be honest the factory Wagoneer high beams were a lot brighter than my factory MJ high beams. :dunno: http://comancheclub.com/topic/41722-higher-high-beams-wagoneers-only/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenMocker Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Those small quad headlamps are difficult to find, and they don't provide decent light. I don't know any XJ owner who has that setup who doesn't complain about the woefully inadequate headlights. Oh i done diddly solved that problem :yes: And to be honest the factory Wagoneer high beams were a lot brighter than my factory MJ high beams. :dunno: http://comancheclub.com/topic/41722-higher-high-beams-wagoneers-only/ I will be adding driving lamps to help. But I am also going to wire the hi and lo to come on at the same time as well as the usual addition of the relays to feed them off the battery allowing them to get full voltage. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenMocker Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Well the guy that owned the Wagoneer XJ no longer has it. I did find one in a salvage yard. They list all the parts and for a truck the front headlamp and grill support is 31 bucks. So I asked the one of the guys that works at the counter. He asked me which XJ I was referring to and then told me that it would now be 100 bucks or more depending on the shape. That price does not include lights, turn signals, the housings, nor the grill. Its just a bare metal support. The others are still 31 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I have sold all my waggy grilles for $250 no less, so you aren't too far off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenMocker Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 I have sold all my waggy grilles for $250 no less, so you aren't too far off. The thing that ticks me off is they have a price board, and it states "All trucks are 31 dollars". I told him I didn't want the sealed headlamps, or anything else because it was either missed or smashed. So when he told me 100 dollars or more depending on after I pull it and bring it to the counter, that was kinda screwed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenMocker Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Well it was very close and I have decided. I am going with the Waggy grill.. Here is what I bought for 75 dollars. Needs some TLC but it is workable. And I was able to get two sets of turn signals. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Retainer rings and lights off a chevy g van or 80s chevy pickup will fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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