Well, I've lived here in Rude Island for 2 years now and my 86 CJ is already beginning to look like it is 20 years old. When I moved here from California it was pristine, well almost. Now winter will again be visiting with all its force in a few weeks, I've got a couple things to do to prevent further deterioration and reverse the damage already done.
Stop the dashboard leaks.... Got it covered, mostly. but when I pull the dash I'll get the rest. (yes I cleared out the drain hose and the plenum.)
Hit the rusting areas under the body with some high pressure sand and then undercoat the body once clean.
Rework my springpacks. Man they were brand new in 2004 and look really bad already. I plan on blasting them, repainting and putting Nylon (?) pieces in between,
Here's my question, finally, What do you use in between the leaves to make them slide better. Is it nylon, or UHMW plastic or what? Also, does anyone have a recommendation for painting the springs. I'm not looking to make a highway queen here, just prevent the ravages of salt. THey use the hell out of it here. Rich