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I picked this MJ up just before Thanksgiving last year.  It's an 87 4cyl 2wd manual short bed that the PO swapped a 93 XJ 4.0 into and converted to 4wd.  I'm in CA and it has a CARB cert which means it passes as a 93 xj.  Got it for a great deal considering what goes into getting it to be carb legal.

 

I used it has a run around vehicle.  Now I'm working on it a ton to get it to be my DD.  My goal is to build it as an camping rig for me and my daughter.  I have a 96 XJ that's got everything done to it but a cage.  So I'm familiar with the world.  I've loved MJ's and always wanted one.

 

I have a years worth of odds and ends so I'll post them as I get time.

 

Thanks and feel free to comment...

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Here is the oh that's why there wasn't a bumper shot lol

 

Bought some frame stiffeners that had the bumper tabs built in.  I cut the backs off as I was being lazy and didn't want to take the spring and shock out

 

Found a company that makes what looks like a knock off jcr bumper.  We will see how it holds up.

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Found this roof rack off a guy on here.  Used it on his xj and got it with brackets for a great deal.  I have the same rack on my xj and like it.  The front looks good slanted.

 

Also found the color I'm going to paint it after I do a bunch of body work.  Probably awhile off but we will see.  I'm going to do the one on the left.

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I've always wanted a dual swing out.  Since nobody makes anything for the mj platform my solution was to do it myself.  Since this is going to be a DD adventure rig I need to keep the bed space free.  I like the overland rigs with dual arms because you have tons of flexibility.  Also with the one swing out the are needed to open it is huge.  The dual arm seemed like the way to go.

 

I started with a jcr DIY bumper and ordered a bunch of stuff from ruff stuff.  As you can see the hinge for the tire carrier is beefy.  

 

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With a ton of measurements it knew it was going to be a tight tight fit to get that swing out hindge to fit between the tailight and the tailgate.  

 

Once the hinges were in a good location and mounted the bumper one last time.  Checked everything again.  Once I pulled it off I braced the whole inside of the bumper at the hinge to make sure it was supported good.

 

Once the hinge was burned in I started making the swing outside.  The right longer arm is for the tire and left for whatever as you will see later.

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I didn't take a ton of pics on everything but you get where this is going.

 

I made a gas can holder and a basket for a cooler.  I haven't finished the basket yet.  On the short arm you can see I welded some square tubing on the arm so I can make whatever attachment I want in the future.

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Currently install iro long arm and otk steering.  Doing ball joints, wheel bearings, new brakes including calipers, quick disco,

 

flipping rear axle and putting in a dana 44 I picked up.  

 

Since the axle was close to being out anyways I just removed it and did the rear main seal.  Way better with the axle out lol.

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6 minutes ago, bigmistake said:

How do you like the front bumper so far?  That looks like a pretty good deal on their site right now.

 

That dual swing out is awesome!!   Loving your build so far!

You can't beat it.  It comes powder coated with like a bedliner texture.  For the price there is nothing else close.  The metal might be a little thin but I figured after every big recovery I'll check everything.  Comes with all the hardware and d rings.  I just upgraded all the hardware to grade 8.

 

Thanks the rear was a lot of work hahaha

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On ‎11‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 3:55 PM, tacticleturtle said:

You can't beat it.  It comes powder coated with like a bedliner texture.  For the price there is nothing else close.  The metal might be a little thin but I figured after every big recovery I'll check everything.  Comes with all the hardware and d rings.  I just upgraded all the hardware to grade 8.

 

Thanks the rear was a lot of work hahaha

 Where is that bumper found?

 

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  • 2 weeks later...

Rear main seal

Long arms bolted up

new upper axle bushing 

Wheel bearings

ball joints

disco sway bar

IRO OTK steering  

New brake lines

Replaced the calipers and did new pads and rotors.

 

Rear dana 44 is next over christmas.  Doing a SOA setup.  Also got an HO MJ fuel sender to rebuild with new bosh pump and sock.  Hopefully the guage will read correct now lol

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2 hours ago, 87Chief said:

Anymore updates? I love the swing out tire carrier bumper, also love the overland build you're doing.

 

I finished it and it sat for 6 months and I never drove it.  Had another kid and bought a new rubicon.  Just sat so I had to sell.  I can't post pictures for some reason but the thing turned out great.  Sorry for the disappointing ending.  Good news is my new jeep is siiiiiick lol

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