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Old Dec 11, 2017 | 10:25 AM
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If you want a good pair of tail lights, look at the Rusty's tail light boxes and just go buy a set of DOT trailer lights like I did. Been hit three times in the rear and no damage to the boxes or the Nate's 4x4 bumper.
I'm thinking about it, but I don't know how they'd look since I plan to keep it a plain daily driver and not building it much. I think since it's a small hole I might leave it till it becomes a bigger problem. I like the stock lights, but can't find them anywhere for a reasonable price. Do you have any pictures of yours you could post?
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Old Dec 11, 2017 | 10:29 AM
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I'll gladly take you a few pics tonight. I also have 4 sets of MJ tail lights as well.
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Old Dec 11, 2017 | 10:34 AM
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I'll gladly take you a few pics tonight. I also have 4 sets of MJ tail lights as well.
Would you be willing to part with those tail lights for a semi reasonable price? Mostly need the driver's side, but for the right price it would be nice to have both so they're faded the same amount and have decent spares. If you wouldn't mind PMing me a price I'd appreciate it.
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Old Dec 11, 2017 | 12:43 PM
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Would you be willing to part with those tail lights for a semi reasonable price? Mostly need the driver's side, but for the right price it would be nice to have both so they're faded the same amount and have decent spares. If you wouldn't mind PMing me a price I'd appreciate it.
For you, no problem.
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Old Dec 11, 2017 | 04:28 PM
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For you, no problem.
Appreciate it man
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Old Dec 14, 2017 | 10:37 PM
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Got the clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing replaced. Just waiting on the master cylinder to finish off the clutch system.
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Old Dec 15, 2017 | 01:22 PM
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Got a full gauge cluster and a 1990 ecu for the Comanche today. Gotta look up how to turn the miles back in the cluster and hopefully everything works out. Probably won't get work done on it till next week sometime since I'll be going to harlan Kentucky wheeling this weekend and going to Charleston for parts sometime next week.
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Old Dec 19, 2017 | 10:30 PM
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College Budget 1987 MJ Build-photo621.jpgCollege Budget 1987 MJ Build-photo405.jpg got the full cluster mileage to match. Now just need to figure out sensors.
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Old Dec 20, 2017 | 08:23 AM
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Attachment 400251Attachment 400250 got the full cluster mileage to match. Now just need to figure out sensors.
The sensors are really easy. Unscrew the oil pressure switch, screw in an oil pressure sending unit and plug right in. Do the same thing for the temperature switch on the back of the cylinder head.
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Old Dec 20, 2017 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star
The sensors are really easy. Unscrew the oil pressure switch, screw in an oil pressure sending unit and plug right in. Do the same thing for the temperature switch on the back of the cylinder head.
I think I have the right oil one. It's huge though, and I got an open style radiator so I need to figure out the sensor in that, and the one in the back of the head had an aftermarket temperature gauge hooked to it and that worked so the guy may have gotten the right one. I need to get everything kinda pieces back together and test it. He has some weird cooling stuff going on and I need to ditch the heater hoses with all the plastic fittings that are leaking and get some new style ones. It's all just a mess right now, but I got it some wheels and tires today, and the clutch master cylinder should come in too.
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Old Dec 22, 2017 | 01:50 PM
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Drove it today, apparently the dmv is already closed for Christmas and will be closed till the 27th, but drove it around the neighborhood and it runs, but the starter has died and I had to roll start it. Strange how things can go out within an hour.
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Old Dec 22, 2017 | 05:34 PM
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Drove it today, apparently the dmv is already closed for Christmas and will be closed till the 27th, but drove it around the neighborhood and it runs, but the starter has died and I had to roll start it. Strange how things can go out within an hour.
Funny how that happens.
I love that truck. I have been feeling like I need an MJ, but I have not seen any of them in my area.
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Old Dec 22, 2017 | 05:36 PM
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Funny how that happens.
I love that truck. I have been feeling like I need an MJ, but I have not seen any of them in my area.
I've always wanted one, then my friend texted me letting me know someone she knew was selling theirs for $500 so I jumped at the opportunity.
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 08:01 PM
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Well most probably know it was wrecked, here are a few pictures of the damage and how straight I got the fenders to go back. Any questions or whatever I'll answer College Budget 1987 MJ Build-photo41.jpgCollege Budget 1987 MJ Build-photo23.jpgCollege Budget 1987 MJ Build-photo486.jpgCollege Budget 1987 MJ Build-photo744.jpgCollege Budget 1987 MJ Build-photo485.jpgCollege Budget 1987 MJ Build-photo110.jpgCollege Budget 1987 MJ Build-photo278.jpg kinda out of order I think. But night time pictures are wreck and day time are after examination and some pushing
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 10:16 PM
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How hard is it for you to find a rear window up there? I'm getting ready to take mine out for a sliding window instead. So I'll have one more spare.
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