Back in action

[monkeystrong]

Unless something crazy happens between now and 6:30pm I'll be back in action with a cj7. Pretty stoked to be back in the jeep/ offroad lifestyle. Its been awhile.
I've been looking for quite some time for the right jeep that fits into the budget and would get me on the trail. All I can say is that there are some guys on Craigslist and the web that are really, Really, proud of some heaps of junk!

Hopefully I can get to know some of you guys/ gals in the near future out on the trail and around the campfire.

[tjjeepjeep]

:cheerleader: Awesome news! Be sure to post up some pics of it ....

[monkeystrong]

Here's the jewel.

258, t-176, d300
model 20 with full detroit and superior 1 piece axles
Dana 30 open
worn out 33 mtr's

[KargoMaster]

Nice! Congrats Andy...

[WrenchMonkey]

Nice. Love the attitude!

Might wanna check that shackle angle though.

Robert

[monkeystrong]

Nice. Love the attitude!

Might wanna check that shackle angle though.

Robert

They are boomerang shackles. But I see how the pic makes them look f'd up

[WrenchMonkey]

Ahh... Even better!

[monkeystrong]

This thing runs really well :). It was leaking pretty bad from the valve cover. So I replaced the gasket to find that this thing has a 4.0L head. I think thats way cool. Maybe I'll do the injection swap at some point. It has the MC 2 barrel now.
Has anyone here ever done the 4.0L head swap onto a 258? I'm curious if I were to ever need to change the head gasket, which head gasket would I need? 258 or 4.0L?
I believe this thing has a 99' or newer head on it.
Andy

[itbrokeagain]

From what I remember it doesn't matter. I think the main difference is the 4.0 head has some water passages that need to be sealed up. Inject it and you willbe very happy

[GPER]

My spare 258 has the 4.0 head, I would have to look at my notes on the head gasket. I also run the MC 2100 and have swapped out the DuraSpark ignition for the Team Rush upgrade with the e-coil and the cdi ignition box. Nice CJ.

[monkeystrong]

Wrenchmonkey- I was avi too.

Gper- thanks

[monkeystrong]

I am currently replacing all the rust/ rot from my replacement tub and modifying a few things. I have never done any form of body work and have never welded sheet metal before. So this, so far, has been a real learning experience for me. I got a tub and some replacement panels from another forum member here which has simplified the process some by having all the pieces to the puzzle.

Does anyone know of a good place to buy sheet metal, 18 guage stuff? I found some a TSC but they have a very limited/ expensive selection. I'm going to need a few more pieces to finish everything.

[twiztedzuki]

usually body shop supply companys hav like 24"x24" sheetmetal to use for patches in stock.

[gothodgie]

usually body shop supply companys hav like 24"x24" sheetmetal to use for patches in stock.

i have gotten pieces like that^ at Home Chepot and i think i have seen them at TSC too...

[JeffK5]

I am currently replacing all the rust/ rot from my replacement tub and modifying a few things. I have never done any form of body work and have never welded sheet metal before. So this, so far, has been a real learning experience for me. I got a tub and some replacement panels from another forum member here which has simplified the process some by having all the pieces to the puzzle.

Does anyone know of a good place to buy sheet metal, 18 guage stuff? I found some a TSC but they have a very limited/ expensive selection. I'm going to need a few more pieces to finish everything.

I got several 32"x40" sheets of 17 Gauge (.054) ..new but with surface rust for $20 each firm.

Stuff is shear cut and never sat outside..rained the day I got it :mad: