johnnyc's MJ

johnnyc · **Posted:** Sun May 18, 2008 6:03 pm

Just picked up my new MJ yesterday. I have a 98 2-door XJ also, which is my trail rig.

Found the MJ in Las Vegas. Took a bus up there and drove it back to SoCal.

It's a 1992 shortbed with 4.0 H.O., automatic, 4WD, AC, cruise control, and 147K miles. Being in Vegas all its life, the clearcoat is peeling. But it has a straight, rust-free body. And it has a Dana 44.

mfpdm · **Posted:** Sun May 18, 2008 6:39 pm

What a great find and welcome to the club.

:cheers:

johnnyc · **Posted:** Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:00 am

Well, the MJ had a blown head gasket and I couldn't pass smog. So I took the opportunity to swap on a rebuilt head and my old Borla header to replace a cracked manifold.

Passed smog today and got my license plates.

I've also taken off the side mouldings, stripes, and lettering. I think it looks a lot cleaner this way.

I also swapped in a full gauge cluster and installed a Redline tuning hood strut kit.

Lifted the rear two inches by adding XJ main leafs into the MJ packs. Going to get some coil spacers so I can throw on some Rubicon rims and MT/Rs.

JeepcoMJ · **Posted:** Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:01 am

nice!

Tank4L · **Posted:** Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:37 pm

good lookin' rig... Whats you plans?

johnnyc · **Posted:** Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:01 pm

Thanks. For now, it'll be a DD. Just going to put on the Rubi rims and wheels this weekend. It's just fun to drive around. So many people are like, "I didn't know Jeep made a pickup truck."

Just put some Sony 5.25" speakers in the doors and Alpine 3x6 (?) speakers in the side panels today. Sounds much better now. I'll be installing a new HU and satellite radio this weekend.

I'm sure the MJ will be my trail rig some day...

camjeep3 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:40 pm

i saw those pics on JF. it took me a while, thought i was loosing my mind :rock on:

nice truck

BLHTAZ · **Posted:** Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:13 am

Very nice... Welcome to the club :cheers:

ScottyDog · **Joined:** Sat Jan 26, 2008 12:55 am **Posts:** 7

johnnyc wrote:

Well, the MJ had a blown head gasket and I couldn't pass smog. So I took the opportunity to swap on a rebuilt head and my old Borla header to replace a cracked manifold.

Passed smog today and got my license plates.

I've also taken off the side mouldings, stripes, and lettering. I think it looks a lot cleaner this way.

I also swapped in a full gauge cluster and installed a Redline tuning hood strut kit.

Lifted the rear two inches by adding XJ main leafs into the MJ packs. Going to get some coil spacers so I can throw on some Rubicon rims and MT/Rs.

Whats up Johnny! Nice looking truck... I'm quite jealious of the shortbox... I need to change these nasty KMC 10" rims on my sons MJ and get it painted.... Well and get his drivers license.

Scott

MiNi Beast · **Posted:** Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:13 pm

Fricking newbies!

Jeez, you and your D44...

Welcome to the club. Don't mind me just upset cause I no longer have my MJ. Yours looks good. :cheers:

johnnyc · **Posted:** Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:28 am

Thanks for the welcomes guys. This is a great site.

What's up Scotty?? Didn't know your son had an MJ. Come to think of it, I didn't know you had a son.

georgiaboy27 · **Posted:** Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:25 pm

johnnyc wrote:

Just picked up my new MJ yesterday. I have a 98 2-door XJ also, which is my trail rig.

Found the MJ in Las Vegas. Took a bus up there and drove it back to SoCal.

It's a 1992 shortbed with 4.0 H.O., automatic, 4WD, AC, cruise control, and 147K miles. Being in Vegas all its life, the clearcoat is peeling. But it has a straight, rust-free body. And it has a Dana 44.

I love how you snuck the billboard with C.O.R.R. in the background..... :rock on:

nice find

johnnyc · **Posted:** Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:19 am

Just got a drop-in bedliner for the MJ today. Also installed a new carpet and full console. It originally had a mini console.

This past week, I had to replace the fuel pressure regulator as it developed a leak which was dripping right onto the header! Caught that one just in time. While I was at it, I changed out the fuel injector o-rings too.

I just picked up a WJ brake booster and master cylinder, which will be going on the MJ at the earliest opportunity.

I also bought a slightly used set of ACOS, which will be installed with the Rubicon rims and tires.

johnnyc · **Posted:** Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:57 pm

Got some updated pics.

The ACOS deal fell through, so I just put on some coil spring spacers and V8 ZJ coils. And put on the Rubi wheels and tires. To my surprise, the tires don't rub anywhere.

XJs4Ever · **Posted:** Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:59 pm

all's I can say is...

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dang thats a beauty for sure!! holy $#!t :eek:

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