1JTMP65F9HT037165

[Pete M]

[jdog]

This Vehicle needs a 02 sensor recall

build date 11/17/86

body: jl62

*X1	DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE	-YY	DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE	ADA	Light Group
ADL	Skid Plate Group	APA	Monotone Paint	BCQ	Maintenance Free Battery
CBA	Straight Back Bench Seat	CGX	RR Head Restraints Outboard Seating	DGW	4-Spd. Automatic Transmission
DMR	3.55 Rear Axle Ratio	ERB	4.0L I6 MPI Engine	GAC	Tinted Glass Windows
GFD	Rear Sliding Window	GPB	Tow Mirrors	HCC	Do Not Use - See HCA
JHA	Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers	JJA	Cigar Lighter	LBB	Courtesy Lamps
LDA	Underhood Lamp	LMA	Halogen Headlamps	LPE	Cargo Lamp
MDA	Front License Plate Bracket	NAA	Federal Emissions	NFA	23 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHB	Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler	NMB	Standard Duty Engine Cooling	PXH	DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE
QXH	DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE	SBA	Power Steering	TBG	Compact Spare Tire
TBL	Inside Mounted Spare Tire	WJD	15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels	Z1B	GVW/Payload Rating

[eaglescout526]

This is an MJ Custom Metric Ton. Denoted by the eight digit. 65 says it is a 7ft box 4wheel drive. P is 4 speed column.

 

Surprised to an 87 with 86 trim level.

[Jesse J]

so this is mine 

build thread: 

 

[Jesse J]

14 hours ago, eaglescout526 said:

This is an MJ Custom Metric Ton. Denoted by the eight digit. 65 says it is a 7ft box 4wheel drive. P is 4 speed column.

 

Surprised to an 87 with 86 trim level.

what does that mean?

[89 MJ]

2 minutes ago, Jessemj said:

what does that mean?

It means that your truck is an 87, but it has an 86 only (or thought to be an 86 only) trim level. It might be the only one like it.

[eaglescout526]

2 minutes ago, Jessemj said:

what does that mean?

Just decoding some of the digits on the VIN. There’s a lot you’ll learn with the addiction. 

[Jesse J]

thats funky. this has the d44 rear bc its a metric ton right?

[89 MJ]

9 minutes ago, Jessemj said:

thats funky. this has the d44 rear bc its a metric ton right?

It should, but being a 33 year old truck, it is entirely possible that it has been swapped for a D35 or something.

[Jesse J]

Just now, 89 MJ said:

It should, but being a 33 year old truck, it is entirely possible that it has been swapped for a D35 or something.

hopefully it does. ill check when I later today

[89 MJ]

14 minutes ago, Jessemj said:

hopefully it does. ill check when I later today

[Jesse J]

so some details.

1987 metric ton long bed (might bob) 

interior:tan 

exterior: I'm not sure what that color is but its kinda brown

4.0 i6

4 speed auto on the tree

312k miles on it

its currently in sandy utah in my backyard as a project (lift and wheels and whatnot)

and owner is me 

[Jesse J]

42 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said:

Just decoding some of the digits on the VIN. There’s a lot you’ll learn with the addiction. 

oh. is there anyway I could get a build sheet for this bad girl?

[89 MJ]

3 minutes ago, Jessemj said:

oh. is there anyway I could get a build sheet for this bad girl?

It has already been done, it is the 2nd post in this thread.

Also, I would recommend that you do not bob the bed. I think you will come to regret it later, especially if you plan to use the truck as a truck.

[Jesse J]

1 minute ago, 89 MJ said:

It has already been done, it is the 2nd post in this thread.

Also, I would recommend that you do not bob the bed. I think you will come to regret it later, especially if you plan to use the truck as a truck.

oh thats what that is. thx.

I'm just thinking about it. I might only bob it 6" or 10" to give me a little better departure angle but still keep some usability. 

[89 MJ]

OK, that's not that far then. I still wouldn't do it. If you wanted a shorter truck, I would post that truck for sale once you get the tail lights and turn signals working and try to find a short bed. There are quite a few people on here that would rather have a long bed over a short bed for usability.

[Jesse J]

1 minute ago, 89 MJ said:

OK, that's not that far then. I still wouldn't do it. If you wanted a shorter truck, I would post that truck for sale once you get the tail lights and turn signals working and try to find a short bed. There are quite a few people on here that would rather have a long bed over a short bed for usability.

I'm just thinking about it. I'm definitely not going to decide until I lift it and put new wheels on it to see how she wheels. I really like the long bed it's so, well, long.

[89 MJ]

Just now, Jessemj said:

I'm just thinking about it. I'm definitely not going to decide until I lift it and put new wheels on it to see how she wheels. I really like the long bed it's so, well, long.

That makes sense. I definitely agree with waiting to see how it wheels first. 

[Jesse J]

4 minutes ago, 89 MJ said:

That makes sense. I definitely agree with waiting to see how it wheels first. 

I also think I might paint it. The paints really crappy and I'm not a fan of the color. it would also allow me to get on of those things that go over the windshield,(visor?) and color match it. and it needs a little body work. 

[Pete M]

just armor up the rear flank.   heck, simply ditching the stock bumper for a good aftermarket will improve things considerably.  

[Jesse J]

17 hours ago, Pete M said:

just armor up the rear flank.   heck, simply ditching the stock bumper for a good aftermarket will improve things considerably.  

why should I armor up? 

[fiatslug87]

18 minutes ago, Jessemj said:

why should I armor up? 

I think Pete means if you want to bob the bed for the departure angle, you can armor it and have it slide off whatever it hangs up on.

[Jesse J]

2 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said:

I think Pete means if you want to bob the bed for the departure angle, you can armor it and have it slide off whatever it hangs up on.

jeenus. Yeah Ive decided I'm gonna make bumpers and not bob the bed. 

[Pete M]

plenty of guys have added protection that goes from the bumper towards the tire as sort of a continuation of the rocker guards.   pretty sure there's a company that makes them.  Dirtbound maybe?

[Jesse J]

I think I'm gonna make them rockers, roll bar, bumpers, and what not