Got A/C installed on my 89 GW. PO had removed all A/C component from under the hood including the compressor mounting bracket. After a parts search, I got new compressor installed and then let local auto A/C shop fabricate new hoses, new condenser coil, dryer, evap valve, etc, etc. Even had to install a new interior drain hose (mine was missing) My new system has all new parts except for the evaporator coil under the dash. New system was pricey but works great. Able to freeze me out. Ready for a road trip now.
What did you do to your FSJ today??
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Steering Damper
Replaced original steering damper on my 88 GW with a new Gabriel damper from Auto Zone...$30. Time to replace - 20 minutes, start to finish. No noticeable difference in the steering whatsoever...but has been on my "list" of things to do for years.1988 Grand Wagoneer
360 V8/ 727 Trans
Stock as stock can be !
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Typical tailgate woes
I got an awesome wire harness setup from Serehill for the tailgate window motor. replaced wipes, and motor and the channel on the body. Looks great but I found out that I guess that I'm supposed to have some sort of springs on the regulator arm pins and that is why the window lifter channel is "floppy". I think I'm gonna send Millerluck an email about his setup to get rid of those darn pin/clips on the regulator arms. (does he still make them?)
Till then the window slowly creeps up and stops 2 inches till it closes
And it goes a bit faster, not much, on the way down.
Oh well whats another week or two when its been 4 years since I started this build.
Headliner put in (from SMS Headliners) as well as new dome lights. ABS door panels (from member), window channels and wipes for all doors, and billet visor mounts also put on (from member) I also am wiring up the FJ side mirrors for heat/lights as I got some cool billet FJ mounts as well from a member.
All in all somewhat productive weekend but man this tailgate thing is driving me nuts.
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Shine & Show
Past 2 Saturdays I and the MRS A drove the 83 Cherokee Laredo to two East Texas car shows, Winnsboro and Emory.
At both shows The Laredo was the only FSJ. Only Jeep for that matter. Just 2 other 4X4s beside us. Broncos
Most of The Younger Generation never saw a FSJ. The Emory show had 285 entries. Got lots of ???s & comments. Like Wow! It's a 2 Door. Never saw one of these. Like the paint & New Graffics. Original Interior looks almost NEW
Filled up on the way home with Murphy Ethanol Free Premium. The 360 really likes that stuff. Pings like crazy using the cheap stuff.
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Got front end alignment and new brakes including calipers and brake lines. Made a major improvement in handling and braking. Cruises highway like a dream now. Now I need to train it how to pass a gas station without stopping for a drink.89 GW - Fun kick-a-round driver
06 XK Commander Limited - daily driver
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