SuperWade2 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 ...Where/how does the OEM Jack and extensions mount? Mine are bouncing around under my seat and I don't see any OEM hooks or latches or anything... It's not that problem some under the seat, but someday, once I get this thing trail ready, I don't really want it flopping around while off road... Thanks... #2 On another note, One of the reasons I like the forum is I don't get hammered for asking the "simple" questions... you ask this on other Jeep forums that I frequent, and you would FLAMED big time for asking something that a 5 year old should know. Since I did a search and glanced thru my Service Manual and don't have an owners manual, this is this best way for me to learn this kind of stuff... Since I've never really been inside another MJ other than mine, never owned an XJ, I don't know how some of this stuff works. THANKS ALL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I'll take a pic tomorrow if no one sends one in tonight. There's a threaded hole and a hook for a rubber strap behind the driver's seat on the back cab wall that everything mounts to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 In the pile of steel to recycle... :brows: Get a good 4-way, a HI-lift jack and a aluminum floor jack. A 15"x24" board for use on soft soil, a pair wheel chocks and a couple of jacks stands with 15"x15" boards to use with them. I'm also mounting loops to hook up a chain wraps around the axle so it doesnt have to droop when jacking it up. It makes it way easier. Well thats my trail supplys(except my floor jack is steel). They mount in my storage box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 This is how I store mine From the owner's manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thanks... I don't know that I have any of those hooks or bolts still on mine... will take a look in the daylight tomorrow! SW2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaekl Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 The real question is does anybody have the adaptor for the spare tire winch? I know, I use the end of the jack handle. I'm just curious what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 The real question is does anybody have the adaptor for the spare tire winch? I know, I use the end of the jack handle. I'm just curious what it looks like. I think the jack handle is what Jeep provided to use. A 3/8" drive speed wrench works well if you grind down the end like a large flat blade screw driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddzz1 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Also, not to hi-jack (no pun intended :roll: ) But what is that metal piece mounted in the middle of the panel behind the seats for? Up and to the left if your facing where the jack mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaekl Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Look in the owners manual at, least AMC vintage and the placard above the jack storage. The adapter allows the use of the lug wrench to lower the spare. You don't always have 5 feet of clearance to use the jack handle. I figure the owner had a flat, lowered the spare used the lug wrench, leaving the adapter in the winch, threw the flat into the bed, and drove off. In the manual it looks like a screw driver. Obviously it will be 3/4 hex and turned down with some flats to go into the winch. I was just wondering if any exist in captivity or are they all along the road somewhere wondering what they did wrong while they rust away and get driven over. Oh, sorry, got a little caried away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddzz1 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Did anyone else notice that the top of the jack is shaped to fit the axle but the FSM says to never jack the truck up by the axle. :nuts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Did anyone else notice that the top of the jack is shaped to fit the axle but the FSM says to never jack the truck up by the axle. :nuts: Another example of factory brilliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Also, not to hi-jack (no pun intended :roll: ) But what is that metal piece mounted in the middle of the panel behind the seats for? Up and to the left if your facing where the jack mounts. Look at the pictures above, that metal piece accepts a clip that the jack handle snaps into. The adapter allows the use of the lug wrench to lower the spare. In the manual it looks like a screw driver. Obviously it will be 3/4 hex and turned down with some flats to go into the winch. I was just wondering if any exist in captivity or are they all along the road somewhere wondering what they did wrong while they rust away and get driven over. I bought my 1990 new and all that came with the truck is what's pictured in my first post, there was no shorter adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 The jack crank doubles as the winch crank. There is no adapter that I know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 The jack crank doubles as the winch crank. There is no adapter that I know of. No adapter in the parts manual either. Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaekl Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I know in 86 the owners manual shows the adapter and the folding lug wrench as in the XJ. My 88 had the solid lug wrench that is shown above but the placard on the rear panel still refers to an adapter. Looks like at the end of the AMC time there was a cost savings by switching the lug wrench and eliminating the adapter. If you aren't suppose to put the curve top of the jack under the axle, where did they want you to put it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddzz1 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 They want you to put it behind the tire on the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 My new 86 MJ has that infamous tire carrier adapter. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Well, that's proof that the adapter exists. Must be an 86-only thing, and I can't find it in the parts manual. Weird......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaekl Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thanks, a great example of last minute engineering with wrong design constraints. The assumption was to use the XJ lug wrench, so design a fix. The following year, 'Dude, it would be cheaper just to use an old style lug wrench. The adapter was a bet longer than excepted. Sticks out to clear the bumper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 Got the pieces from Chico, and now have the Jack bungied down, but the "hooks" for the Crank on mine don't look like the ones pictured here or from the scan of the service manual... I'll get pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 My new 86 MJ has that infamous tire carrier adapter. :D You know your truck was half-way taking care of if you have all the removable pieces still in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I got all the parts in my 86 mj too but no bungy thingy. Can I still get that bungy cord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86FUBAR Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 My 86 had all that junk aswell but it went bye bye just after i got the truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I got all the parts in my 86 mj too but no bungy thingy.Can I still get that bungy cord? So can I get it still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 I got all the parts in my 86 mj too but no bungy thingy.Can I still get that bungy cord? So can I get it still? I had to find one here with one of the guys that had an extra... probably your best bet, other than a Junk Yard/Pick-n-Pull type deal... Wade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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