99 MJ Conversion Build

[jahlborn]

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[Spectormj]

Just a bit rough looking but a good platform  :thumbsup:

can't wait to see more 

[jahlborn]

It had a front clip, I had just peeled it off earlier that day haha. I'll post more later, Photobucket is not being very kind right now.

[jahlborn]

Some more pictures of the comanche when I bought it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Spectormj]

Was the snowman included? cause if it was theres a good way to use the HOV lane

[jahlborn]

I pulled the drivetrain and sold it, and kept the front 3-link suspension and rear axle. The rear AMC 20 still won't be used for the comanche though.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[jahlborn]

Was the snowman included? cause if it was theres a good way to use the HOV lane

I have no idea where that snowman came from. I think one of my roommates stole it when he was drunk.

[jahlborn]

And I was finally able to move into a new house with a heated garage so I can work on this thing through the winter months

 

[Spectormj]

stealing snowmen thats a classic 

least you have a garage to work in 

I'm stuck doing it in a parking lot

[jahlborn]

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[jahlborn]

Rebuilt, drilled, tapped and plugged a PS box for future use...

 

 

 

 

 

[jahlborn]

Grooved a spare down to the cords to look kind of like a TSL, 36x12.5 Grand Prix.

 

[jahlborn]

So here's the front suspension from the XJ thats going in to the MJ. Its a hidden 3 link with a panhard that flexes pretty damn well. I never had a problem with it, so that's what I hope to run.

 

 

[jahlborn]

Started to cut off the front link mounts...

 

 

 

 

 

[jahlborn]

The plan here is to reinforce the unibody rails with 1/4" plate where the crossmember will bolt to so I have something solid. The unibody is in pretty good shape everywhere but where the crossmember will go.

[jahlborn]

I cut out the middle section of the rails because they were pretty rough and I want to weld nuts on to the back side so I can pull the crossmember off easily if needed.

 

 

 

 

[jahlborn]

Then came the reinforcing. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. I have a little more work to do on the passenger side rail farther back, but for now, it'll hold up fine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Ronbo]

Nice start I look forward to seeing what you do with it.

 

Ron

[jahlborn]

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[jahlborn]

Oh yeah, and I picked up a 99 XJ for $900. I'm going to DD it through the winter and then tear into it as the donor.

 

[jahlborn]

Okay, for the most part, I think I've caught up to present day. I really should have started a build thread a while ago..

[Spectormj]

for a late start its really detailed and a good build 

[jahlborn]

Updated the OP with more ideas of the plans scattered in a list.

[jahlborn]

Going try and finish up reinforcing the unibody this weekend. I've got spring break next week so hopefully I can sand sand blast a bit and maybe break out the POR15.

[jahlborn]

Finished reinforcing the passenger side of the unibody so thats all done. I wanted to add a bit more on that side just because it felt a little weak in that area. Better to be safe than sorry.