cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 Bought a 1986 MJ yesterday. 2wd, 4 cylinder, auto. Big plans for it. I live in Warner Robins, ga. Glad I could find a site with like minded individuals that share my love in jeeps. Day one
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted November 19, 2014 Author Posted November 19, 2014 So I'm looking to do a 4.0L 4x4 swap. I know xj and other MJ parts will work but what about grand cherokee? I need engine, trans, transfer case, axles, etc.
gogmorgo Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 ZJ parts may do you, as far as early 4.0 stuff is concerned, although the later ones used different transmissions, I think. It's just easier to use XJ parts because they had the same drivetrain combos. WJ and later Grand Cherokee stuff is very different.
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Posted November 23, 2014 Got a parts XJ! Let the parts swap begin!
Minuit Posted November 23, 2014 Posted November 23, 2014 Planning a complete 97+ swap? :brows: That's a great looking XJ.
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Posted November 23, 2014 Yeah, gonna use the XJ and make the MJ 4x4 and all. Complete swap.
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Posted December 1, 2014 It's actually from up north and very rusty. It does look nice, but looks are somewhat deceiving with this one. If it wasn't all rusty if think about saving it but I still care a lot more about the MJ.
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Posted December 4, 2014 Haha, I'll be making a lot of headway later this month. I will have some time off work for the holidays and I look forward to getting the swap completed and driving it.
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Posted December 8, 2014 Update: The interior of the MJ is out. Began cleaning and prepping for cutting and welding in floor pans. Front clip is almost off also. Then I'll pull the xj apart and get to the drivetrain swap.
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted December 12, 2014 Author Posted December 12, 2014 Front clip almost ready to remove. Bed is removed. Almost ready to remove the engine. I'm going to disassemble the MJ, then the xj. Afterwards I will fix rust and start the drivetrain swap
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted December 14, 2014 Author Posted December 14, 2014 Buddy once again helped with disassembling, we got the fenders off. Then, I went ahead and removed a bunch of engine parts and wiring to make it easier to remove.
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted December 20, 2014 Author Posted December 20, 2014 Got the 2.5L engine, 2wd trans, and exhaust out.
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted December 28, 2014 Author Posted December 28, 2014 Drivetrain out of the XJ! So, any tips on the best way to clean a motor/trans/transfer case? I want to clean mine up before installing it into lindseys MJ. It has a ton of grime all over it. Also, where does everyone get their gaskets? I need to replace most of the engine and trans gaskets. Rock auto?
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted December 28, 2014 Author Posted December 28, 2014 Ate some McDonald's and had enough energy to remove the dash.
87Warrior Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 So, any tips on the best way to clean a motor/trans/transfer case? I want to clean mine up before installing it into lindseys MJ. It has a ton of grime all over it. Also, where does everyone get their gaskets? I need to replace most of the engine and trans gaskets. Rock auto? To clean the XJ drivetrain I pulled, I simply lifted it in the air, taped off breathers/intake/etc, soaked in degreaser, and hosed off. If you can haul it to a car wash, the hot soap does wonders. For the motor and t-case, I have used felpro and timken gaskets and seals. I let the transmission shop replace the transmission seals when they did work to it.
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted January 1, 2015 Author Posted January 1, 2015 Axles are out and base coat of engine enamel is on the engine. Time to freshen up and check the axle, then install.
JeepsOLot Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 Hey, that almost looks like my '86 MJ: Image Not Found At least yours was drivable, mine doesn't have an engine or tranny!! I'm going to do what you're doing soon. Jerry
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted January 1, 2015 Author Posted January 1, 2015 It's a fun restomod but is a pain. 86 is the worst year to do a 4.0 swap but at least it will be a little more unique.
BlackBeast Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 Wow I would like a 97 swap just a huge undertaking! Especially on a 86 but can be done!!Looks Good and welcome to comanche club! I just joined back up not long ago myself.
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted January 2, 2015 Author Posted January 2, 2015 It is a big undertaking and you find more every minute of the build that needs done. I'm doing well so far. XJ is almost ready to be hauled off and the MJ will be getting the wiring once it has por15 and rust repaired.
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted January 4, 2015 Author Posted January 4, 2015 Cleaned and coated the front axle. Also got the engine harness out in 1 piece.
cody.quattlebaum.16 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Posted January 5, 2015 Tons of stuff just got ordered: IRO 8.25 truss (turns out I have 29 spline axles) Ruff stuff rear 4 link kit 4x8 sheet of 3/16 4x8 sheet of 22 gage BTF rear coil spring mounts Now the wait begins.
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