Rob S Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Hey all, been a long time since I have been on here. I have always liked the MJ's and have recently purchased my third one after 12 years of selling my last one (looked almost like this one). Had a ton of the old XJ's through the years and currently have a built TJ ( Been building Jeeps for over 30 years). I recently drove by a gas station and saw this one sitting off to the side. Gave them a call and ended up buying it. It is a one owner truck. 89 Pioneer short bed, has 4.0, 5sp, 170k mi, bench seat, offroad package that included a factory Dana 44 rear! This is the first time I have ever seen a Dana 44 in a short bed from the factory. I do have all the original paper work from the Jeep to include the window sticker. Truck has almost no rust, just some in the passenger side door. I did have a set back when the truck either kicked out of gear (or I did not put it in gear after working on it, which I hate to admit I did!) and rolled through a pasture fence landing on a rock, denting in the passenger side rocker. Needs pulled out and fixed now. I purchased a set of canyon rims with new 30" M&S tires to run for now. Bought off CL for 300 bucks. Now I am deciding exactly how I want to build it. I am thinking of a smaller lift with either 31" or 33" tires. Going with newer XJ doors with pwr options, fixing the AC, regearing to 4:56's, new paint and pioneer decals, and going through the drivetrain. Eventually new/rebuilt 4.0, either a t3550 or G370 trans, and 242 tcase. Upgrading the front axles and braking system. Basically making it a new version of the MJ, no fender cutting or anything though ( I know 33's can be an issue with no cutting, but it can be done if set up right). I want to keep it fairly original looking, with just some enhancements. Anyhow, that is all for now, this is a long term project, so just looking at ideas and collecting parts for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Very nice! Welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 That's a good candidate to preserve. But to each is their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Beautiful truck! Can't wait to see what you do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 Well did a complete repaint, still working on her. Will post some pics. Interior is next. Bumpers are ordered. Still lots to do!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rob S Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 Few paint prep pics. Replaced the Rockers with heavy duty metal ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 Got some Turbines!! Few more pics too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 she looks great!! going with stock bumpers or aftermarket or custom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 7 hours ago, Pete M said: she looks great!! going with stock bumpers or aftermarket or custom? Thanks! Aftermarket, but nothing crazy. The front is the basic aftermarket one from Goliath offroad, no hoop or winch slot, just the bumper, back is the Dirtbound bumper and hitch assembly, all that is on order now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Just wondering where you got the rockers? Those look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 On 11/5/2021 at 8:39 PM, JMO413 said: Just wondering where you got the rockers? Those look good. Great company, they worked perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 That's what I was guessing they were. Any change you have any install pictures? Trying to decide what route I want to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 20 hours ago, JMO413 said: That's what I was guessing they were. Any change you have any install pictures? Trying to decide what route I want to go. Install was pretty straight forward, they are nice heavy rockers. I will get a few install pics that I have up. I definitely recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JMO413 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Thanks. Those look awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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