NKCrider Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 purchased an 86 2wd 4.0L Auto for $900 around May 2017 with a hole in the block. Installed a new short block while prepping for paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKCrider Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 truck in my neighbors paint booth pictures are of base coat and black trim the paint is from the newer Toyotas “quicksand” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKCrider Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Out of the paint booth, and as it sits now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKCrider Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Found a set of super dirty 94 XJ bucket seats at the junkyard for $35 and cleaned them up. They didnt clean up great, but good enough to have some nice $20 autozone covers on them lol... before and after pics. the seats are installed in the truck, but just by using 2 bolts per seat I put thru the floor board. When my dad gets his 88 MJ out of our garage (motor swap) ill hopefully get these mounted correctly using the MJ bench brackets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKCrider Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 purchased this Havis PPV console system and lockbox yesterday to put between the bucket seats. I really hope this works out because i think I will be the first to document using this setup. I will post more pics when they come in a month or so (20day production lead time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeppapa Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Found a set of super dirty 94 XJ bucket seats at the junkyard for $35 and cleaned them up. They didnt clean up great, but good enough to have some nice $20 autozone covers on them lol... before and after pics Truck looks great really like what you doing with it. Got a tip for you on those seats. Search the junkyards for the same seat obviously. Paul the skins off the passenger seat. Pretty sure they can go on the driver seat. You could even pull good foam off the passenger seat and reattach it to the driver seat if you’d like. Passenger seat usually in a lot better condition. That’s what I do and it’s working out pretty good. If you have a hole for the seat adjustment in the wrong Side of the skin pull the little plastic round piece that covers the seatbelt screws. I’m talking where they attach to the side of the drive shaft hump. For the life of me I can’t think of the proper name for that. But that little round plastic piece can be used to cover any holes in the side of the seat. Just super glue it down the road however you want.If you’re not too particular about and all stock look that works. Truck is good glad you saved it.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKCrider Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 @jeeppapa Thanks for the idea on the pass seat swap, i never paid attention that they were the same on both sides. Ill have to keep an eye on that next time they get a XJ on the yard that i can get to within a day or 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbscomanche Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 that sand color looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Mesa XJ Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Very nice project.On the seats the Covers and cushions I believe are the same but there’s a adjuster that’s unique to left and right. If this doesn’t bother you, just unbolt the seat mounting bracket and swap sides if you need too. Took a lot of searching to find set of good seats for my old 85 XJ. Most drivers seats are worn out or water damaged from either the seals not working correctly or the door glass missing.Personally I really like the 84-94 XJ buckets seats with head rest, not too sure about the later jeeps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeppapa Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Ya keep eye on the yards innovatory list online. The seat skins only cost 6-8 bucks. It an easy way to freshen up an interior but you have to keep an eye out for them and be ready to jump on it ASAP. That’s how the game work when hunting up part for these great old trucks. It’s actually something I really enjoy. It’s like a treasure hunt. I recently found a Lund in KAnsas City Missouri for 70 buck. Got it just by chance. Now I have to decide which car to put it on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKCrider Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 got the console in a week or 2 ago. Decided to weld it into the truck because I'm lazy and didnt want to mess with bolts. Also finalized the XJ bucket install... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Nice truck but it is not an 86. Not unless you shortened to frame and put the short bed on it and swapped in the 4.0L engine and harness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Looks for all the world like an 87. Are the stickers in the engine bay or the very back of the driver door still readable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKCrider Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 Never looked at them or for them, its titled as an 86 so maybe its a split year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 It's not a split year. It's just titled wrong. Don't go to the parts store to look for parts for an 86 as most engine, trans and wiring parts are not compatible with your truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKCrider Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 well, I'm tossing around the idea of doing a 4x4 swap. I can get the trans, tcase, axle, shifter, linkage, and both driveshafts for $500... is this a good price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, NKCrider said: well, I'm tossing around the idea of doing a 4x4 swap. I can get the trans, tcase, axle, shifter, linkage, and both driveshafts for $500... is this a good price? What kind of trans? Mileage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKCrider Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: What kind of trans? Mileage? aw4, which I think is what i already have in my truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 23 minutes ago, NKCrider said: aw4, which I think is what i already have in my truck Seems like a good deal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Seems like a pretty good deal depending on mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKCrider Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 I'm sure this has been discussed before, but any ideas as to why the front turn signals stop working? Id like to drop in an LED set also if somebody as a suggestion? I'm already LED headlights and the Rustys LED buckets for the tails... I don't see any offered but I may try to retrofit in a GM set into the jeep housings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 26 minutes ago, NKCrider said: I'm sure this has been discussed before, but any ideas as to why the front turn signals stop working? Id like to drop in an LED set also if somebody as a suggestion? I'm already LED headlights and the Rustys LED buckets for the tails... I don't see any offered but I may try to retrofit in a GM set into the jeep housings Ground tab on the socket rots off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKCrider Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 54 minutes ago, JMO413 said: Ground tab on the socket rots off ill have to check that tomorrow, I think I did the harness upgrade from K Suspension a while ago but I don't remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 you'll need the more expensive LEDs that have the resistor in them, or switch to an LED-friendly flasher. if you go with the upgraded flasher don't forget to upgrade the hazards too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKCrider Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 made some block off plates out of scrap aluminum and slapped in some LED marker lights. Looks better and they work... All in about $20 and 2hrs of my time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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