87 build from VA

[NKCrider]

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 

[NKCrider]

truck in my neighbors paint booth pictures are of base coat and black trim the paint is from the newer Toyotas “quicksand”

[NKCrider]

Out of the paint booth, and as it sits now 

[NKCrider]

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

[NKCrider]

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). 

[jeeppapa]

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.


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[NKCrider]

@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

[crumbscomanche]

that sand color looks really good. 

[Green Mesa XJ]

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.


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[jeeppapa]

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.


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[NKCrider]

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...

 

[shelbyluvv]

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.

[Minuit]

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?

[NKCrider]

Never looked at them or for them, its titled as an 86 so maybe its a split year

[shelbyluvv]

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.

[NKCrider]

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?

[89 MJ]

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?

[NKCrider]

2 minutes ago, 89 MJ said:

What kind of trans? Mileage?

aw4, which I think is what i already have in my truck

[89 MJ]

23 minutes ago, NKCrider said:

aw4, which I think is what i already have in my truck

Seems like a good deal to me. 

[JMO413]

Seems like a pretty good deal depending on mileage.

[NKCrider]

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

[JMO413]

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

[NKCrider]

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

[Pete M]

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.  

[NKCrider]

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