If it's that bad, you may not have a fan shroud. If you don't, try to find one. It makes a big difference in cooling.

 

Where is a good (and fairly cheap) place I could find one? I broke mine when we did the engine swap lol

 

Rockauto.com has it for less than 10.

 

What section is it in? I couldn't find it the last time I looked

 

It's usually under cooling system. But as I look today, it's not there. When stuff is unavailable they remove it from the menu. Looks like a JY trip might be in order

 

Anyone with A-pillar lights, is there any detriment to having those? Are they ever in the way? Blocking view? Anyone run them doorless?

I'm just considering my options.

 

I have then with big kc daylighters on them. They get in the way sometimes. You could get some led duallys and put them there.

 

My plan has been to mount four rectangular lights on a roof bar cause they look good with the Comanche body. I was gonna do two floods and two driving lights. After seeing some prices drop, though, I'm considering a 40" LED bar and an A-pillar spot lamp.

Like I said, lighting isn't a priority right now, so I'm just looking at options.

 

The jk guy that saved me had those little Zeus square LEDs , bright as faqqqq

 

In addition to the suggestions thus far, I'd check plugs, wires (if you have them), distributor & rotor, hoses, air filter, and serpentine belt. If they haven't been replaced recently, replace them. For the serpentine belt, if it's not new then get a new one and keep the old as a spare. Check your tire wear and pressure, make sure your spare is inflated and not just a "spare flat."

I'd pick up some extra fluids (trans fluid, appropriately diluted antifreeze, oil) to take with as well. Keep them and your tools accessible when packing.

Finally, if you're towing a trailer, pay attention to your transmission and don't push it too hard.

A thought: For a trip this long, you may be better off renting a truck and trailer, if you have a lot of stuff and would otherwise have to tow it. The military will reimburse your moving expenses if your S1 files the right paperwork. While you won't make as big of a profit as if you tow with your XJ, you're also less likely to blow a transmission in the middle of Nevada.

 

Along with that, adding an aftermarket trans temp gauge wouldn't hurt.

 

i got one at a jy for like 7.

 

Hard to find them intact.

 

yeah the one i found was the only one left intact and not broken lol.

 

Is the one in an 87 MJ the same as an 89 XJ? I've got the one in the MJ I don't need.