xj+rcks
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- New Hampshire
5.3L MJ D44 and Junk.
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xj+rcks
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- New Hampshire
I have a few questions, will my Rock Krawler three link brackets bolt onto the MJ "frame" rails? Is the interior roofline similar to that of an XJ? I was thinking of throwing the main hoop from my Cherokee in if they are the same size
rock krawler kit should bolt up without issue, not sure about the main hoop, im sure with some tweaks it should work, id recomend addin some legs from the rockers to the fram rail for a little extra support, plans for the rig sounds sick, keep it up
Vanimal
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- escondido, ca
that 4.8 is a damn good motor too, i had one in my 02 silverado. i liked it.
praetorian
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- La Mirada, CA
Do you have any further details on the "Trimmed truck manifolds to fit?" They look like they fit in there pretty well.
xj+rcks
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- New Hampshire
I was thinking about adding some support there, do you think it is necessary? It is welded to the floor on the inside the entire length, I guess more support couldn't hurt.
Nothing wrong with the 4.8 either, I think too much power is going to be bad for my D44's anyway.
I cut off the EGR setup on the passenger manifold and cut the flange off the driver's side. When I get more parts in the Jeep I'll start mocking up the exhaust and show some more photos. I will have to do some welding on the manifolds to cover up the hole for the EGR as well as add a flange for the rest of the exhaust to bolt up to.
xj+rcks
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- New Hampshire
The hangover seems similar enough to not matter much.
Interior of the XJ. I hope to salvage the main hoop with the harness bar.
just 4 or 5 2x2 legs is all you need, i used 1/8 wall, without bracing and solid side hits the rocker will colapse in
my supports,
http://naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=245302955&postcount=278
moparmaniacs supports
http://naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=245276994&postcount=537
xj+rcks
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- New Hampshire
Those looks rugged! Nice work.
- Location
- Rainy side of Washington
Awesome build!
I am not sure those motor mounts (body side, the engine side looks great) will hold up if you plan on taking it into low earth orbit like the xj.
I am not sure those motor mounts (body side, the engine side looks great) will hold up if you plan on taking it into low earth orbit like the xj.
- Location
- Columbus, In
Holy mother, thats a Sexy FC! :clap:
xj+rcks
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- Location
- New Hampshire
Thanks, I am pretty happy with how it turned out.
Justpunchit
NAXJA Member #1291
- Location
- Jaffrey, NH
Love that MJ, all this MJ pr0n is making me want one even more... btw is your shop down the street from car guyz in NH?
xj+rcks
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- New Hampshire
You found me out! That's the MJ out back of the shop.
Justpunchit
NAXJA Member #1291
- Location
- Jaffrey, NH
hahahaha! I knew it! good stuff man good stuff.
John D
NAXJA Member # 788
- Location
- Rockford, Mi
It sure is, now I can't stop reading about these and thinking about putting a 5.3L in one...
- Location
- Columbus, In
xj+rcks
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- New Hampshire
Do it John!
It's a very straightforward swap, and it's great to drive. Power, mileage, handling and great 80's styling! You're welcome to take mine for a rip if you're around.
John D
NAXJA Member # 788
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- Rockford, Mi
That's a really nice offer, but that's exactly how I ended up with the 5.3L in my XJ - I will have to pass so my wife doesn't kill me.
Edit: It actually looks like an easier swap than the XJ.
xj+rcks
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- Location
- New Hampshire
It's very easy. Aaaand inexpensive! I've got new tires on it waiting to make smoke!
