MJ build

[flyn2er]

Ok... Got the topper on the truck last night and started pulling some measurement. Between the wheel wells is 44", floor to lid is 38" and the length is 7'-3". What to do? I wanna come straight up from the wheel wells so i can use the doors on the sides for storage. Not much storage, but some. Making it 44" x 38" x 87" of useable space. If i do a raised floor of anykind it starts to cut down on head room, and i dont have alot as it is.

 

[flyn2er]

Had a change of events last week. I got laidoff... so now i have time to get some work done on the truck.

Need to get the winch wired

Swapping in a AW4 so i need to pull all the wiring harness and swap to the truck

Tilt wheel

WJ brake booster- M/C swap

and the list goes on and on.

 

[Misterjack]

That is a good looking MJ, you've got there.
I really like that leaf spring conversion. I roll an xj myself but, respect to our bedded brethren. :ylsmoke: Just out of curiosity, why are you doing the AW-4 conversion?

 

[flyn2er]

That is a good looking MJ, you've got there.
I really like that leaf spring conversion. I roll an xj myself but, respect to our bedded brethren. :ylsmoke: Just out of curiosity, why are you doing the AW-4 conversion?

I'm on the fence with that. I have knee problems... but its alot of work to switch it over. Probably just drop in another motor and be done.
I did get the winch all wired and working good.

 

[jim65wagon]

Nice truck! I like the front bumper - clean and simple.

 

[flyn2er]

Glad everyone is liking the truck. It's came along way from the 300 dollar truck i bought 3 years ago.
Looks like i'm swapping trannys ... M/C was leaking back in the spring and fluid leaked into the fuse box and ruined it.
(Turn signals work when they want to). If i need to pull it to fix it, I'll go with the automatic.

 

[Misterjack]

I have no complaints with the AW-4s. They are a really tough transmission. Good luck on your swap.

 

[OverlandZJ]

Nice MJ project, it's coming along well. Looking forward to whats to come..

I'm diggin the OliveDrab.

 

[JeffRRC]

Sorry to hear about the job. I hope you find something quickly! I like your truck. The bumper looks good.

 

[jscusmcvet]

"Had a change of events last week. I got laidoff... so now i have time to get some work done on the truck."

Pure Jeeper attitude! Best of luck with truck and job.

John

 

[flyn2er]

Hopefully the layoff is temp. I still have my company truck anyways. Can't complain to much... i did have almost 700 hours of overtime.:ylsmoke:

 

[flyn2er]

I cut the fuse box out of the donor yesterday. Was going to pull the harness but didnt have days to get it out. After getting home i was afraid i made a awful mistake doing what i did. After running some errands this morning i got started by 4:00pm i was done and all of it worked.:Wow1: Next project is finishing the axles then on to the lift. Looks like i'm getting sent out of town for 6 months for work. So... hope the weather holds out for a bit more.

Old box on the left, new on the right

 

[flyn2er]

Making progress on the waggy 44... Gears install, aussie locker in, hi-steer arms in place. Still have some grinding to do tomorrow.

 

[flyn2er]

Got some more done and getting closer

Glad i only had 2 spring perches to make.

UBE's tacked in place. Springs will be held with 4 - 5/8" bolts.

Still need a few things it wrap this up.

 

[flyn2er]

Getting some parts ordered so i can get this thing done.