feerocknok Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 well i spoke with brettm, he told me that xjs would need reinforcing but comanches are just fine as is. ill try it out... that makes ZERO sense. MJ's are identical to XJ's from the front seats forwards with the exception of the rear wire harness and some trim panels. Sorry on this one bud, but the MJ unibody is not the same. That's one of the issues with long arm kits fitting on our trucks. I've heard that the MJ 'frame' is actually very strong compared to and XJ 'frame', but I haven't tested it yet ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 From my experience with the frames... MJ's have added gussets on the LCA's, and the mount that causes issues is mostly there to belp support the cab floor from what I can see. From the X-memeber forward.. the XJ and MJ are essentilly the same. I can tell you the frames flex just as when jacking behind the LCa's :brows: The main difference is that the MJ widens and the frame rails get taller after the X-member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 My memory decieved me. I agree. either way though, reinforcement is a bright idea when making that into one of your mount points for a leaf setup. doesn't take long and can't hurt...it would really suck to wreck it on the trail because you didn't take the precautions beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 i may do that, but leafs mounted in there arent much different than LCAs so i may not have to do anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I would definately over build it.. its real hard to replace suspension mounts when they are ripped of the frame or the axle :brows: This is from a PAP trip on a buddy's XJ. 3 hours later it got fixed by a local shop, but cost him 180 bucks and half a day wheeling. Morale of the story LCA skids and more welds are needed on control arm mounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 This is from a PAP trip on a buddy's XJ. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I thought the LCA pockets were in the wrong spot? One way or another they aren't straight on. Not saying it won't work. I'd probably have tried that with mine had I not removed them earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I'm running my rears in the stock pockets wheeled fine for 8 months, and was still fine i have added stiffeners that run from spring mount to spring mount, and re-enforce the mount some, but i see no problems in running like i was before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 instead of using the LCA mounts.. i found these they are scout leaf mounts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 i got the 36s today... iam happy! Image Not Found Image Not Found i also got a tig welder today... a locker for the front 44 and the 5.13 gears front and rear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Brand new tires???? $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 haha yea it was a chunk of change, but way worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfreeman616 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Brand new tires???? $$$ tires? what about the tig welder???? $$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Brand new tires???? $$$ tires? what about the tig welder???? $$$$$$$ Psh, pocket change. Have you tried your TIG out yet, Cole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 haha na i havent yet its one i got a harbor freight on sale for $200 not bad i guess.. its a 130amp 220 volt tig/arc welder.. i will prolly use it this weekend for the perches on the 44 and bracing the front for the leafs Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 i got more goodies.... master engine rebuild kit here's the kit Image Not Found here's the motor that gets it... the old one had a hole in the block Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 well i got another motor to rebuild... since that one above had a hole in the front of the block... this one is ALOT better.. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found it was 50 bucks... hope it works better than that other piece.. anyone need a paper weight? :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfreeman616 Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 that's the cheapest tig machien i've seen...but then, it's harbor frieght. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panama red Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 so you got that thing started yet :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 gotta get the pistions pressed on today, then it should be done tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panama red Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 how did it go at the machine shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejndssn Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 looks like the walls are pretty clean its a good deal on the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 yea its a clean motor... and i have to pick the pistons up tommorow from bubbas hahaha.. this shop was off in the back of some alley with these 2 huge guys listening to banjo music...i dropped em off and ran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 got the pistons today...hopefully ill have a pic of the motor done tonight.. Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhardzj Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Check those bearing journals over, and make sure they are good. I see the pistons are kind of loosely put in the box, so just as a precaution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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