Started with an 88 2wd 4banger MJ and a 99 rolled cherokee and was just planing on building a nice daily driver and weekend trail truck at first. Swaped everything from the XJ to the MJ and decided to go 1 tons. Here's a couple pictures of where I'm at so far.

swaped the 99 front clip, dash,engine and trans. bobed the bed 7", LED's. spring over in the rear with a bastard leaf pack

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Swaping in a chevy C&C 14 bolt with disc brakes,5.13's and a detroit

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Nice work on the body work.:smokin:

Looks good! What are your plans for tires?

Thinkin about 38 TSL's or 39.5 Irocs. I have a set of bauld 39 mickys i'm going to be using for test fitting once I get the rear all welded in place

That thing is looking sweet! I dig the body and dash.

cant wait to see some more pics!

Uh oh...another new jersey guy doing a 1-ton unibody build...

Where are you located? Looks pretty sweet...and I think I used those same LED's in mine, plus a similar tailgate...

http://www.phatserver.net/~chris/XJbuild/021007/DSC01535.JPG

Yep another Jersey guy. I'm in Northern NJ, West Milford to be exact. Nice work with your Cheromanche there.

Details on the dash please!
I have always wondered about that!
John F.

:p

Looks Sick! More pics! :D

Details on the dash please!
I have always wondered about that!
John F.

It was far from a direct bolt in bit wasn't that bad. I used the entire wiring from the 99 so hooking everything up was just a matter of pluging everything back in the right spot. The Steering column mount between the 88 and the 99 are totally diferent. Just basicly drilled all the spot welds removed the old stuff and welded in the new shit. I didn't get anty pictures during the dash swap

I love the dash swap.. makes the interior look great.

It was far from a direct bolt in bit wasn't that bad. I used the entire wiring from the 99 so hooking everything up was just a matter of pluging everything back in the right spot. The Steering column mount between the 88 and the 99 are totally diferent. Just basicly drilled all the spot welds removed the old stuff and welded in the new shit. I didn't get anty pictures during the dash swap


How was fitting it up to the firewall etc?
What were the other major headaches?

what front axle are you using?

How was fitting it up to the firewall etc?
What were the other major headaches?.

Fitting it up to the fire wall wasn't a problem at all. The Fire wall is almost exactly the same from the 88 to the 99 other then needing to drill a couple new holes for the wiring to come through. The 99 heater box bolts in the same location as the 88. Just getting the column in the correct spot and strait was a bit of a pain but not bad. The dash just droped into place after the mounts were welded in

what front axle are you using?

I was planing on going with one of those 9"/60's from Crossedup off road but haven't been able to get them to call me back with a quote so I may go with Diamond with a hi nine center chunk if I can dig up some spare cash. If not I'm just going to go with a good old dana HP 60 and cut it down to match the rear

Lookin good, I love restomod MJs with the new XJ clips... see that yellow one in the last JP..

im in rockaway and have a few hp60 fronts , give me a shout if your interested.

im in rockaway and have a few hp60 fronts , give me a shout if your interested.

Where about in Rockaway? My garage where I'm building this is in Rockaway. What are you looking to get for a HP60?

sweet build....i like alot

looks nice
im getting ready to swap 96 cherokee running gear/dash into an 88 mj..
are you running the ac? if so how did that go...
i was planning on stripping mj down to the fire wall and just replacing everything so thats good ...it looks like thats what you did also...
second question was my mj currently is a 5speed peugot i think...i was going to swap the auto from the 96...does the shift assembly/center console bolt in or was modding needed? im basically trying to get an idea of how long it took to swap the dash so i can line up two spots in my buddies shop side by side...
i was also going to swap the doors for power windows and locks....

looks good though...im kind of excited now looking at your interior

looks nice
im getting ready to swap 96 cherokee running gear/dash into an 88 mj..
are you running the ac? if so how did that go...
i was planning on stripping mj down to the fire wall and just replacing everything so thats good ...it looks like thats what you did also...
second question was my mj currently is a 5speed peugot i think...i was going to swap the auto from the 96...does the shift assembly/center console bolt in or was modding needed? im basically trying to get an idea of how long it took to swap the dash so i can line up two spots in my buddies shop side by side...
i was also going to swap the doors for power windows and locks....

looks good though...im kind of excited now looking at your interior

I am running the AC. Everything just bolted in place. The opening on the firewall for heater & A/C box is exactly the same. My MJ was a manual trans also. The hole in the floor is the right size also. For the manual all they did was bolt a cover plate on there with a boot for the shifter. Once you remove that cover plate the auto shifter drops right in place and uses the same bolt holes. If you use the center e-brake your going to have to cut a hole for that and also for the shifter and kick down cable for the auto.

I believe the steering column mount may be diferent from the stick to the auto but I'm not sure since yours is a 96/88 swap it may be the same. Mine was quite a bit diferent with the 99/88 swap.

Took me about a week after work and weekends to gt it all done.

Would be interested in seeing some progress pictures when you get going

B

Yep another Jersey guy. I'm in Northern NJ, West Milford to be exact. Nice work with your Cheromanche there.

Nice work, I like the dash and ft clip swap.

You plan on wheelin it up here? I ride my quad in W.M. almost every weekend between Mountain Rest Inn and that other Biker bar past Echo Lake. We got some sweet trails off exit 66 on 287 for the 4x4's too.

Bad Ass,I'll be watching this one.

Keep it up. Im doing a 3/4 ton MJ and look forward to watching yours progress. Love the look of the new inside the old.

Nice work, I like the dash and ft clip swap.

You plan on wheelin it up here? I ride my quad in W.M. almost every weekend between Mountain Rest Inn and that other Biker bar past Echo Lake. We got some sweet trails off exit 66 on 287 for the 4x4's too.

I may wheel it around here a little. I live about 2 miles from The Mountain Rest.

Keep it up. Im doing a 3/4 ton MJ and look forward to watching yours progress. Love the look of the new inside the old.

Thanks. Have any pictures of your build?

ill definately post some pics as i get going...i already have a trail rig so i am shooting for a daily driver on 33's...im going to have it repainted and some blingy wheels and im thinking mtr's....
eventuallly would like to leaf spring the front with waggy axles front and back...

Black Ram,
How did you score the XJ dash? just PnP or did you already have a donor etc.
I am just trying to lock down the logistics of that, because that is a really sweet mod. First time I have seen that.

Black Ram,
How did you score the XJ dash? just PnP or did you already have a donor etc.
I am just trying to lock down the logistics of that, because that is a really sweet mod. First time I have seen that.

I found a complete doner Rig. A guy down the road from me had te 99 XJ and it was crushed by a tree on the rear section from a bad storm we had and I picked it up for $400.00.

I have a buddy that's doing the same swap now and he got his stuff from the PnP. They sold him from the B-piller forward of a 97 but I believe he paid closer to $1000.00

Hey man that MJ is looking really good. Loving the 98 interior.

Don't know if your still interested but I still have those 37" cragers laying around. Selling just the tires for 850 now.

Matt

Hey man that MJ is looking really good. Loving the 98 interior.

Don't know if your still interested but I still have those 37" cragers laying around. Selling just the tires for 850 now.

Matt


Thanks Matt, I decided to go with a set of 39's

Thats funny you post on pirate and the love is in your dash swap:flipoff2:
I dig the dash.

Thats funny you post on pirate and the love is in your dash swap:flipoff2:
I dig the dash.

Yeah, I guess no ones feelin the rest of the build yet :flipoff2:

pshhhh 1 ton axles are over-rated the 98 dash is where its at LOL

You gotta get us some more pictures man, but it really is coming along nicely, i am really digging the look.

ohh and went with bigger tires huh, nice choice

Got the rear all tucked under and got the 39" rollers mounted up. Now time to start on the front suspension. Should have some more pictures up in the next couple weeks.

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updates?

nothing nreally. Just got the front 60 (1988)and I'm starting to get it tore down and narrow it about 2 to 3 inches on the long side. I just moved out of my old shop and into a new house (with a small garage) so I'm still trying to get my self settled in. I'll get some pictures up soon

Thats funny you post on pirate and the love is in your dash swap:flipoff2:
I dig the dash.

I will just add to the dash and front clip compliments. I think this is my new favorite project in Jeep Tech. A couple of months ago I almost bought an 88 MJ 4x4 4.0 Auto SB but I dropped the ball because of two many vehciles already. You are really making me wish I would have picked it up.
These pics need to be on the second page.

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I am beginning an '88 full chop top, boat side, MJ truggy on 1 tons now,
with a 4 Link rear & Fox Air Shoxs. I'll share pics also...

Everyone's already said it but awesome work on the dash swap. Looks very clean.

What backspace you running on the rims? I love this build, needs more pics for motivation for my buddy. I first looked at this and thought it was his, he is doing almost the same thing to an ugly mustard Mj and a black Xj. Minus the axles, he has yet to pick up a set.

here is the link to the start and lull that has become his jeep :D http://www.pgh-offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3479

What backspace you running on the rims? I love this build, needs more pics for motivation for my buddy. I first looked at this and thought it was his, he is doing almost the same thing to an ugly mustard Mj and a black Xj. Minus the axles, he has yet to pick up a set.

here is the link to the start and lull that has become his jeep :D http://www.pgh-offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3479

Those wheels have 4" BS but aren't the rims that I'm going to be running on it. Just using them to roll it around. I need some motivation my self New Pictures wil be up soon.

great build....any updates or did u quit this project?

great build....any updates or did u quit this project?


no updates. I didn't quit. Just taking a litle rest but it's more or less in the same state as the last pictures. I have been working on this rig for "echo4charlie" for the easter jeep safari at Moab. Just got back a couple weeks ago from Moab and that's got my creative juices flowing again so there will be some updates real soon. Here's a couple pictures of Echo4charlie's rig.

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Nice XJ any specs on that thing?

Nice XJ any specs on that thing?


90 XJ 4.0 AW4 NP231
79 Ford HP 60, 35 spline inner and outer Cromos, 5.38's and a detroit
79 60 rear with stock shafts, Spool and 5.38's
42" TSL's on 16.5 x 10 DIY beadlocks
Redneck Ram Hydro assist
Moded Rustys Arms
8" skyjacker front springs
Plated Uni body
Mystery rear springs
Raised tank
around 106 wheel base
Custom interrior and exo cages.
Twisted stitch suspension seats.
4 point belts

That's about it

Ballin...................:smokin:

I really want an flatbed MJ for a utility vehicle and this thread isnt helping. Currently, theres one on CL for $600 locally that needs a little work and Im tempted to say screw rent, Ill take it. Especially since Im taking the 4.0 out of my ZJ for a 5.2. Youre NOT helping me manage my addiction.

My name is Wilson and I have a problem...

sweet set up. I dig the dash as well.

MJs are sick.

Sorry if I missed it but what are you using for rear springs?

Stock 4 leaf 2wd spring pack with an extra full length leaf added