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Post 12 indicated the 80 and 100 share nearly the same rear end. This bothered me the first time I read it, but let it go...but now light has been cast on that post again. In what case is a narrower full floating rear end nearly the same as a wider semi floater? I'll tip my hat to the 80 here, I...

At the end of 2015 I was doing a similar search for a Cruiser, 80 and 100. Truthfully, I wanted a locked 80 and looked at a few. Coming from a long line of Jeeps, the 80 felt amazing. Quiet, solid, comfortable. It handled a bit heavy and it didn't run down the highway any better my 6 cylinder...

While this is true, it is very easy to tie the AW4 harness/TCU to a 5 speed vehicle. '96 was the transition year to a hybrid OBDii system and in '97 it was true OBDii. This isn't really important because the the AW4 has its own TCU and was relatively unchanged 87-01. I recognize you passed on...

Nooo! You can buy new fuel tanks for the MJ but the MJ sending units are not available anywhere, except on the used market. Here is a fine example of a MJ bed trailer: http://comancheclub.com/topic/32293-comanche-camper-the-comansion/ I look forward to seeing how you build this trailer.

Correct. Regular cab long bed I believe.

In all fairness, I think anybody who wants to pilot their rig down Black Bear should have A LOT of experience behind the wheel to even consider it. Not only to assure the driver is competent, but to assure the vehicle is in good working order as well. I followed one of the tour trucks down...

1999 Land Cruiser install. The Cruiser doesn't have a lot of extra space in the front, so that presented a challenge. This is my take on a 2m/70cm ham install in a 100. Radio is a Kenwood TM-V71A dual bander. I mounted the radio body under the passenger seat where the factory stereo amplifier...

A handheld attached to a good magnetic antenna will yield you decent results. Plenty good for learning the basics of amateur radio. I did find that using a handheld attached to an external antenna and an external power source to be a little cumbersome. Adding a mic to the setup made it easier to...

I wouldn't even hesitate to consider a load range E tire for a JKU. My light weight TJ has had load range D and E tires on it over the last 135k miles. MTR (non Kevlar) E 245/75 R16, MTR (non Kevlar) E 285/75r16, STT (original) D 315/75r16, and ST Maxx E 315/75r16. I will say the Jeep rides...

I am curious about the tent simply because I've had good luck with Yakima gear in the past. I look forward to hearing some first hand opinions. Some of the questions posted on the REI website are quite amusing and worth a read :)

What are your goals for the Jeep? Based on your current and desired modification list, 'overland travel' does not come to mind but running trails certainly does. The closer to stock you can keep the Jeep, the more reliable and efficient it will be. Remember, keep it simple. My wife and I have...

I don't know, a 20lb Harbor Freight blaster is pretty cheap and Black Diamond media is priced right from many farm supply stores. You can burn through a lot of grinder disks and flap wheels trying to clean old rusty metal, and those add up fast! I've found countless uses for the HF blaster I...

Welcome to the Cruiser world, from a former (and current) Jeep owner convert. Don't forget to replace those heater hose tees! If you could get ahold of the layer 'recipe' your tint guy used I would be forever grateful. Yours looks like a good match.

Great trip report so far. It is a very enjoyable read. How did you guys manage fuel for three hundys?

Check out the Gamiviti antenna bracket and see if it will work for you.

Cheap XJ's simply sell fast. While Jeeps in general have a premium mark up, it is less than Toyota. I am a fan of both. The terms cheap and low mileage have different meanings to everyone. A 200k mile Toyota has lower miles in my opinion and I wouldn't hesitate to buy a $5k rust free XJ.

The XJ is a fantastic vehicle and they are still plentiful on the market. Seeing that you are located out of the rust belt, a nice rust free XJ should be relatively easy to come by. The XJ's cousins, ZJ and WJ are also solid choices. They all have their nuances so pick your battles. A $7k...

Great pictures and report. Thanks for sharing.

I tried hammock camping this year and had the best nights sleep I have ever while ground camping. I spent a week in the Colorado high country moving around every few nights, between 8,000' and 11,000'. My gear is basic ENO stuff since this was a trial run for me and I have a family member who...

My set of the original STT went 55k miles in 315/75r16 size under my TJ. I got new tires (ST Maxx) when they hit 5/32 tread depth.