tcm glx Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Ok, so let me introduce myself, I have just picked up a 87 MJ, 2wd 4cyl shortbed. I am an avid Jeep fan, currently have a very well setup XJ. Plans for the MJ are as follows: Strip it to bare metal, build a 4 point cage, plate and gusset all of the frame. Swap over the suspension from my XJ ( Fox 2.0 with resi;s and air bumps on all four corners, TNT LA kit with a SOA in the rear) Probably build a Ford 8.8) And then drop in a stroked 4.6. Pics will come shortly as the build starts, here is the MJ itself!
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 WELCOME!!! Everyones got to start some where. this is as good as any!! Nice truck, hows the rockers and floors? BTW, MJ's only sort of got a frame... still just layered tin. :roll: Are you gonna record progress here with pics and writeups?? Good luck, CW
TNT Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Welcome, I like your build plan keep us posted. I would suggest a more extensive rollcage to stiffen the chassis for the way it sound like you plan on using it. So what other XJ parts are you swapping? Are you planning on swapping in 4wd?
offroader461 Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 Hey are you in AZ....i almost bought that MJ a couple months ago but got my XJ instead...good luck :D :cheers:
DansGreyMj Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 hey tcm are you swapping the parts from your white xj?
bhorocks Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 the tamarisk in the background must mean he is at least in the four corners. welcome aboard. looking forward to watching you get that thing up and going.
BMJ Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 :cheers: welcome to the M side of the J Fam. TCM. Regards.:D
Oizarod115 Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 beer's in the fridge :cheers: waitin for progress... looks like a nice truck to jump around i know i love rally racin mine down smoothish dirt roads i can only imagine what you get to do
500 MJ Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 Great looking truck to start with. Welcome to the site!
jeepprerunner Posted February 21, 2008 Posted February 21, 2008 any updates, seems like an amazing project.
MrShoeBoy Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Depending on tire size, your better off cutting down a Ford 9" for the rear. The Ford 8.8 won't be happy with the stroker and high speed stuff. Ask me how I know :D AARON
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