Grnjp88's '93 Sahara #28

[grnjp88]

I ran into the same problem when mounting my spare. I just removed the rubber bumpers from the tailgate and the 31" spare fits perfectly.

Eventually I will purchase one of these spare carriers that mount to the body and not the traditional aftermarket style that mount to the bumper:

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12203_01_07.htm

[MN-cherokee]

Yeah, Ive heard that too. Im figuring a 30/31" should be ok. I hear it mostly about the larger 33/35" tires. And the heavier tires like Super Swampers and steel wheels.

I wonder what they used in the movie. Didnt they have larger than stock BFGs on them? I know they had matching spares.

Brian

[MN-cherokee]

I was writing my reply as you posted.

That looks like what I might go with in the future. I might have to settle on removing the rubber bumpers for now.

Actually, now that I think about it. How about a 1" or 3/4" wheel spacer on the carrier? I might have one from XJ project.

Brian

[grnjp88]

Progress!

The new engine came in and is all assembled and ready for installation tomorrow.

Got a new clutch kit and new exhaust header (old one cracked).The flywheel and (cracked) timing chain cover come back from the machine shop tomorrow.



Some pics of today's progress: (sorry for the cruddy cell phone pics)

New engine, right out of the box:





Old engine pulled (minus intake manifold):





There's a lot of empty space in there:





Stripped down (good view of the carnage):








I'm missing some pushrods..




New clutch:





And as she sits til tomorrow:






In less than 24 hours, I should have my Jeep back!




~Kyle

[Cyrix9445]

Nice! It will be back on the road in no time!

[rodrikez]

Congratulation

[grnjp88]

More progress! We're soo close now.


Got everything installed, wired up, and running.

Only thing left to do is bleed the new clutch, and replace a broken vacuum line fitting.


Finally wrestled in it:





So that's what goes in that big empty space:





Getting it all hooked back up:





Tuned, lubed, and ready to breathe her first breath:

[Cyrix9445]

Sweet!

[grnjp88]

Ayup!

I already paid off the engine, so once I cover shop fees, it's back to the JP conversion!

[Jeepasaurus]

Yahoo!