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I think the dash mounted ashtray is the same as some AMC car.

I've had that happen with Ford starters if the mounting bolts are a little loose, but Chevy starters mount differently so I think that is not as likely in this case.

Looks original to me. The lower shock mounting depends on the year. Later years (I forget the exact timing of the switch... maybe 82 or 83) had a taller upper mount (which you appear to have) and moved the lower shock mount up to the axle tube to keep the shock length the same. A trick to...

Nice! (y) I officially hate my garage now...

I've always enjoyed seeing pics of this one... what was involved in converting the front end? 72-73s are pretty common and inexpensive around here, but can't stand the bull nose.

Just a quick look at Google Images, it appears they have pretty different mounting hardware locations; TJ CJ/YJ

Kind of a toss up between doing the Ford 5-lug conversion for the front or buying new wheels.

TJ hinges are cut different, not sure if the bolt holes are the same or not. Maybe try these guys for a rack to fit a CJ https://www.wildernessracks.com/index.php/expedition-rack-jeep-76-86-cj7.html

If you go with full size axle in the front you'll need to outboard the front springs to keep the axle centered. (or cut the driver side). The Isuzu rear 44 will have a different bolt pattern (6-lug), so you need to address that somehow). I'd be tempted to use a Ford 8.8" from an Explorer...

At least they didn't officially name them Scrambler (would make trips to the LPS even more complicated than it already is). Kind of feel bad for owners of classic Gladiators (but at least they can be referred to as J series).

Do you have a return line to the gas tank (not sure if they did in 82 or not.. it looks like a plastic tube going down to the driver side frame rail)? If so, you need the fuel filter between the pump and carb (it will have 3 ports - one from the pump, one to the carb and the third goes to the...

Interesting... I can't really picture how that would be installed. Can you please post up some photos of the installed piece? Would also love to see the gas tank and skid plate.

I'd avoid an LT tire for something as light as a Jeep CJ (heavy load rated tires can ride rough enough to shake the fillings out of your teeth). 15" tires are usually quite a lot less expensive than 17". Overly wide wheels are more prone to curb rash. If you're looking at tires 10" (254mm)...

You know you're a pro when you can do it without getting gas in your arm pits. :oops:

I could so use that black STC half top if you're thinking of letting it go. :fingerscrossed:

Jeep YJ 20 gal tank used the same check valves as the CJ... Last time I checked you could still get them from the Jeep dealer.

I think some of the Israeli stuff had some different options as well, but I don't really count those as Scramblers. o_O

Depends on how big... anything over about 80-90 would probably benefit from heavier gauge wire to the starter relay and battery if you plan to draw that kind of power (along with appropriate size mega fuse or breaker).

Being that it's an unknown, I'd probably drop the tank and see what the PO did. Assuming it has EFI with that 98 engine, you want to look things over pretty carfully. EFI requires more psi than the original carburetor and you want to be sure where the pump is (in tank or external pump, or...

Hard to say. I'd try jacking the front wheels off the ground and use a long pry bar under each tire (lifting the tire upward) to see if the is any free-play in the ball joints.