1989 Project

J.Bradley · Post by **J.Bradley** » Sat Sep 05, 2015 3:20 pm

New Project - 1989, 70,000 miles

will e · Post by **will e** » Sat Sep 05, 2015 3:31 pm

Nice start. What are the plans?

J.Bradley · Post by **J.Bradley** » Sat Sep 05, 2015 3:55 pm

New wood and molding on fresh paint With some updated comforts and I would like a 2" lift to just clear some 31x10.50s. Mainly will be a grocery getter. To good of shape to make a trail rig.

J.Bradley · Post by **J.Bradley** » Sun Sep 06, 2015 7:04 pm

Any suggestions on things you would have done during a restoration or modifications.

Cassidy · Post by **Cassidy** » Sun Sep 06, 2015 7:34 pm

Think hard about lift springs...more arch = stiffer ride

shimniok · Post by **shimniok** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:14 pm

Doesn't necessarily have to be super stiff. Depends on the springs and shocks.

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FSJ Guy · Post by **FSJ Guy** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 6:02 pm

Looks lifted already. ???

J.Bradley · Post by **J.Bradley** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 6:16 pm

It has a set of add a leaf on it. The 30x9.50 on it separated and I wanted the 31x10.50, found a set of add a leaf on Craigslist. They said they were 2" and it clears the 31s fine but if I could get a 2" lift with some new springs I think it would ride better and last longer. Plan on keeping this so I want to do it correctly and only once.

shimniok · Post by **shimniok** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:23 pm

Just an FYI, would avoid Rancho 2.5" lift. I had a spring/aal setup on the 85 and it rode pretty harshly even with RS9k shocks.

My Skyjacker 4" rides nice, at least the one I got in 99 does. Others seem happy with theirs. Rancho RS9000 shocks worked nicely.

Also, 2" won't clear 31's in the rear at full flex. It will bend up the fender and cut up the tire. AMHIK.

Fine on road though.

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J.Bradley · Post by **J.Bradley** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:01 pm

Thanks for the experience. This will stay on road for what I will have invested. I was thinking about getting some new stock springs from Crown and put the RockLaurance 2.5" Shackle reverse kit on it to keep it riding like a Wagoneer instead of a Wrangler. All stripped down and heading for paint.

J.Bradley · Post by **J.Bradley** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:11 pm

Body Getting prepped for paint, Only found rust in two spots. One behind the wood molding and the other under the carpet in front of drivers side rear wheel well, Looks like someone set a battery in the back floorboard with bleached carpet and rust underneath of that area. Welded in all of the rivet holes, Now a couple of small dings to repair and it will be ready for paint.

pyro · Post by **pyro** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:21 am

Out of curiosity, what is the repaint running you? You can send a pm if you want

rocklaurence · Post by **rocklaurence** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:38 am

"I was thinking about getting some new stock springs from Crown and put the RockLaurance 2.5" Shackle reverse kit on it to keep it riding like a Wagoneer instead of a Wrangler."
Right On! You won't be disappointed. Let me know when your ready

J.Bradley · Post by **J.Bradley** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 2:00 pm

I already got the front shackle kit from you last month when I picked up the Stainless gutter trim. What are my choices for the rear? Did you just make 2.5" blocks for the rear or something else?

J.Bradley · Post by **J.Bradley** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:02 pm

Just picked up a donor rig.

pyro · Post by **pyro** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 9:05 pm

Define "donor"...looks a hell of a lot better than my pos

Lumpskie · Post by **Lumpskie** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:22 am

Yeah, wow. That donor looks great. What is it going to donate, if you're repainting the body of your current rig?

J.Bradley · Post by **J.Bradley** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:38 am

It has major cancer in bad areas but runs great and is complete. It looks excellent from 30 feet and the closer you get the worse your stomach feels. I will sell items I do not use if there is a need for them. I am going to use the interior mainly and some smalls then part out the rest. It is a final edition also.

NoLaFSJ · Post by **NoLaFSJ** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:16 pm

What year is the donor? I am in need of a wiring harness out of a 1990.

J.Bradley · Post by **J.Bradley** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:36 pm

It is a Final Edition 1991. Which harness do you need?

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