December 2021-The 4th Generation Project

[89 MJ]

December 2021- @rylee144's 4th Generation Project

Build Thread-

 

 

MODEL AND YEAR

88 SWB Pioneer, 4.0 5spd 2wd converted to 4.0 5spd 4wd.

 

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:

4.0L Renix pretty much bone stock

 

 

SUSPENSION & DRIVETRAIN:

Non CAD Dana 30 4.56 gears with a locker

Ford 8.8 rear end 4.56 gears with a locker

3" Rough Country lift with a 1.5" lift puck and 2" shackle lift in the rear

AX15 5speed trans

231j transfer case

 

 

COOLING:

Coverted to an open cooling system

 

ELECTRICAL & IGNITION:

Stock

 

STEERING:

1 ton steering with heim joints

 

BODY & EXTERIOR:

Custom faded dark blue with peeling clear coat

Vent windows replaced with fixed ones

Windshield replaced with newer rubber gasket

sliding rear window

Winch bumper, still don't have a winch installed though. 

 

 

INTERIOR:

Newer bench seat installed to get the head rests

New carpet

New head liner from SMS 

New sun visors

 

BRAKES:

Pretty much stock except the 8.8 has disc brakes.

 

LIGHTING:

Fog lights added to front and rear bumpers. 

H4 wiring harness 

 

WHEELS/TIRES:

31 X 10.5 X 15 

Wheels are a stock Jeep wheel

Tires are a low end all terrain nothing fancy

 

Future Plans

Truck still needs a ton of work. Water seeps in through a seem on the floor board so new pans are going to have to happen sooner or later. The fan clutch went out so that'll need address before summer. I'd like to upgrade the brake booster and fix the e-brake too. I need door locks and interior lights as well. I fine with peeling paint but man do these trucks pop all shined up with new paint. This truck has been in the family for a long time and I'd like to keep it that way. I drive it often and it's my kids' favorite rig to ride in which makes me happy. It does everything I need it to.

 

What owner loves best about CC

The knowledge found here is amazing. I have on numerous occasions needed help fast and get it. I could not have done my 4x4 swap with out CC members.  

 

 

This has been a very cool thread to follow along with. Congrats, Rylee!

[fiatslug87]

Congratulations, love the family aspect.

[JMO413]

Congratulations! Love the build.

[Jesse J]

Heck Yeah!

[watchamakalit]

Dark blue patina for life.

 

Awesome truck and congrats.

[Pete M]

picture of the year right there  

 

 

[rylee144]

Thx alot! Not too sure its deserved but it's an honor. It's been a fun ride that's for sure. Special shout out to 89MJ for his work on this thread. He pulled some good and cute photos from thread to make this post. Took time and effort and it was much appreciated. 

 

Hope the holidays are going well. Stay safe out there. 

[MiNi Beast]

Time and effort is all part of the jeep life experience. Enjoy my friend, you have worked hard and deserve the recognition. love the little truck big boat issue. Living the dream. 

[NHMJXJ]

A most worthy candidate!  Congrats!  

[89 MJ]

20 hours ago, fiatslug87 said:

Congratulations, love the family aspect.

The family and long-time owner Jeeps are my favorite.

12 hours ago, Pete M said:

picture of the year right there  

 

 

I agree. I normally re-read a build thread before posting, and when I saw that picture, it was a must for this.

 

8 hours ago, rylee144 said:

Thx alot! Not too sure its deserved but it's an honor. It's been a fun ride that's for sure. Special shout out to 89MJ for his work on this thread. He pulled some good and cute photos from thread to make this post. Took time and effort and it was much appreciated. 

 

Hope the holidays are going well. Stay safe out there. 

It was absolutely deserved! You've done a good job preserving this truck and making it suit your needs, all while doing the dirty work by yourself and learning along the way. For me, its not about the truck, its about the story. Thank you.

[Drahcir495]

On 12/16/2021 at 9:24 PM, Pete M said:

picture of the year right there  

 

 

Nice MJ - congratulations