89 MJ Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Congratulations, love the family aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Congratulations! Love the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Heck Yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Dark blue patina for life. Awesome truck and congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 picture of the year right there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylee144 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHMJXJ Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 A most worthy candidate! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 19 hours ago, Pete M said: picture of the year right there This picture alone makes this an instant MJOTM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 On 12/16/2021 at 9:24 PM, Pete M said: picture of the year right there Nice MJ - congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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