watchamakalit Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 11 hours ago, Pete M said: If you've got the cash, a LS is a great upgrade Suggestions on which one? I prefer to buy once cry once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 all I know is preferably one without the clutches. ask in Tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 Parts are here. 4.10's and master rebuilds for both diffs and a lsd for the rear. All that is left is a few setup bearings and a shop press. Then it'll be time to get her back on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 Well I got a start on it yesterday. Look at this awesome pile of parts. Looks better than what came out. I began by disassembling the old and taking notes of shim sizes and locations. However I found my bearing seerator was too narrow. So I'm slightly delayed waiting on a new ones arrival. There was a mangled up pile of shims behind the outer opinion bearing. There were no shims for the carrier unless I'm just not seeing them. There were shims behind the cup for the inner opinion also but I didnt get pics of them. Today will be a chance to wash the housing and work on some other projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Well I got the housing cleaned up and all the stuff ready. Made my setup bearings today. Tomorrow morning I'm gonna dive into setup. Wish me luck...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 First pattern..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Final pattern with the setup bearings. All set for final install..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxyjeep Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Which LSD did you end up going with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 I have returned home safely from the test drive all seems well. Now time for the front..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 I finished the front diff today. Was a little more challenging to get it right. But all said and done in happy. Havent test drove it yet. Waiting till morning for that. Sorry no pics this round. Was to focused on working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 So far all is well. I cut a load of firewood with it yesterday, and made it home safe. Lol. So far in really happy with the 4.10s. Although ive only put a few miles on them so far. There is one thing I can't live with and must addreess soon. Speedo is off. I didnt even think about changing speedo gears...... I think I need a 36 and it may have one on a shelf. Gonna have to go on a treasure hunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 Installed the tow mirrors today. All went well. I was a nervous about drilling holes that wouldnt line up. So after several measurements and double checks in drilled a small pilot and much to my excitement it was on the money. Didnt take any pics in process but here they are installed. They will be coming back off to get painted black when the weather breaks. I also cleaned the door latches and regreased them while I was in the doors. Wow what a difference that made. The power locks work everytime the first time. No more hitting the unlock 6 times to unlock the passenger door. 1 and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 they look factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted March 19, 2022 Author Share Posted March 19, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 10:30 PM, Pete M said: they look factory! I'm really happy with them. New blind spot have been added. And it threw the topper on. Gotta keep the fishing poles dry..... I forgot to add there are a couple goodys ordered. Krustyballer hitch (ill show why during install) And it placed my preorder for a rem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Nice. I'm sure you'll be alot happier with the 4.10s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 Ive had the 4.10s done for a little whhile now. They are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 Time for an update. The MJ is down awaiting parts. Coming home from work last week I noticed the tilt column was working loose. Not a big deal. Thats an easy evening fix, right? Apparently the snap ring that was replacing the lock spring retaining ring decided it was done. So I am currently waiting on a proper retaining clip to arrive. In the meantime I am taking g the opportunity to give the interior a thourough cleaning. I purchased a steam cleaner and a few cheap " detailing" accessories. The steamer has been a game changer for interior panels. Havent attacked the carpet or dash yet. Just focused on 35yrs worth of gunk on the plastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 Here is a good before and after. The untouched kickpanel looks like poop compared to the door trim. And after a few minutes of steam. Not great but good enough for a daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 Its like christmas..... Gm pivot pin puller and lock plate removal tool arrived today too. Maybe I can finish the column tonight. Sure have been glad for the wj backup driver. Treated it too a full tank and a trip through the car wash. Maybe I can have my truck back by the weekend..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 So I am awaiting a new clutch master,line, slave combo to arrive. And the mail carrier paid me an unexpected visit. I knew it was on its way but unsure when it would arrive. Now I'm excited to get the clutch hydraulics fixed..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 New ecu is in. Big improvement in idle. Not sure about more overall power, but acceleration seems smother but that could be a placebo effect. Overall in thank it was a good improvement. Now if that pesky rem would show up...... Installed a brand new clutch h hydrailc system. I went with the full assembled and prebled system to eliminate any chance of old fluid ruining another master cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 Well the mj is being retired from daily status. Not going away just becoming a spare vehicle. Here is the replacement daily. 2013 2500hd ltz. Wow what a truck. I am planning to get the NJ in the shop for a complete tear down and restomod. But mom says the mj runs and drives so the xj gets priority. The MJ will get an indoor parking spot and lots of love still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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