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Why you tease us with pictures, and no delver? :dunno:

Got the rear Bumper. May build it over the Halloween. I ordered two 3" flush mount LED's. License plate bolts with LED's to light the plate. And a 7-pin / 4-pin trailer plug. Image Not Found steel thickness compared to my front bumper: Image Not Found I may add weight to the bumper, I'm trying to get the balance of the MJ better. (example, I relocated the battery to the rear)

Went to junk yard and pulled some bolts. They are 3/8 X 24 pitch (3/8 fine thread) with integrated washer to distribute torque load over a wider surface, and prevent the nut from getting stuck. Thanks

Yea, I was wondering about that hitch too. I was going to reinforce it,and maybe add a square around it. I don't plan to tow with this jeep. But I do have trailers, so I'm sure one will be hitched at one point in time. (only briefly, maybe to move from one part of yard to another, example) I'll post pictures of the flush mound LED's.

thanks guys! I now know what I can look for. :)

http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJB/DIY-MJ-R.html I ordered this for my MJ. anyone else have this? I want to cut square holes and install dully led lights as backup lights. Something like these : anyone know the measurements of the bumper, so I know what height of lights will fit? Thanks

Same questions, I'm looking to do the same.

Almost done. just missing a few minor parts for transmission install. Need to figure out the fuel delivery too. Need to do some electrical work. Still a work in progress. I'm going to replace the front bump-stops, add on-broad air and a tank, move the battery to the rear, and some other ideas. Here are some updated pictures. Some updated pictures: Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found

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Very good build. any updates?

1 year update ? how are they holding up? leaks?

cool looking truck for sure. Extremely rare. (I agree it is not pretty though, in design I mean. what you have is great looking, straight and clean). I was thinking about the year thing, Could be a truck actually designed and built in 1992 as a 1993 model. Then Chrysler ended the Master Jeep line, before too many of these wore made, if any more then the one you found.

not looking too good. 2 relays? was one lead feed and the other for the coil? bad connection (4 conductors to one wire) main wire too small improper splice tape used to protect

anyone know the size and thread pitch of the nuts that connect the transfer-case to the AW4 transmission? There are studs on the case, and go through the transmission, and secured with nuts. I'm missing all the nuts.

I did a SOA lift. I have the Rusty's RX300 reservoir shocks. The rear axle is a Chrysler 8.25 from an XJ, stripped of all of its mounts. So I need to weld new shock mounts. I'm debating on the changing the shock mounts, angle, and rotation. 1. Use original factory design. Weld shock mounts on axle same direction as the ones on the frame (parallel to axle) 2. Use factory top mounts, but weld new axle mount opposite direction of the factory top mounts. ( EX Top = __ and Bottom = | ) My reasoning is the shock will be able to tilt for flex, and tilt as the axle swings back as it goes up, due to the shackle. (obviously the bushing on the shock will allow that tilt, but limited) 3. make a new top shock mount and weld new mounts on axle, / \ something like that. I was also thinking of putting these on the factory top mounts to change the angle of the shock, http://lgcdn.jeep4x4center.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/e/teraflex-shock-mounting-bracket-TF-1514700-bm_1511.jpg There are a few threads on rear shock installs, but not a lot of pictures. anyone want to share pictures of their install? Lastly, when I started my thought possess, I was thinking the shaft of the shock should be at ~50% when the truck is static. However, after putting more thought on it, I'm thinking its best to have only ~20% to 25% of the shock when truck is static. Allowing for greater droop / drop. As an axle is flexed (such as putting a tire 12" high, and the other tire 10" lower), as the axle is flexed up, the whole truck also lifts in Saved Content I did a SOA lift. I have the Rusty's RX300 reservoir shocks. The rear axle is a Chrysler 8.25 from an XJ, stripped of all of its mounts. So I need to weld new shock mounts. I'm debating on the changing the shock mounts, angle, and rotation. 1. Use original factory design. Weld shock mounts on axle same direction as the ones on the frame (parallel to axle) 2. Use factory top mounts, but weld new axle mount opposite direction of the factory top mounts. ( EX Top = __ and Bottom = | ) My reasoning is the shock will be able to tilt for flex, and tilt as the axle swings back as it goes up, due to the shackle. (obviously the bushing on the shock will allow that tilt, but limited) 3. make a new top shock mount and weld new mounts on axle, / \ something like that. I was also thinking of putting these on the factory top mounts to change the angle of the shock, http://lgcdn.jeep4x4...700-bm_1511.jpg There are a few threads on rear shock installs, but not a lot of pictures. anyone want to share pictures of their install? Lastly, when I started my thought possess, I was thinking the shaft of the shock should be at ~50% when the truck is static. However, after putting more thought on it, I'm thinking its best to have only ~20% to 25% of the shock when truck is static. Allowing for greater droop / drop. As an axle is flexed (such as putting a tire 12" high, and the other tire 10" lower), as the axle is flexed up, the whole truck also lifts in proportion to the articulation. So having equal length on the shaft may not be optimal. Is this what most of you have done?

One of my customers is a Bearings and Seals store. Yea, all they sell. Surprised they make money, but they are busy. sell alot of bearings to factories and warehouses. Any way, I asked the owner, "whats best, what tends to last longer?" Timken was his answer. He sells 100's a week.

Hey, your right! they would have been dull. So that may be why they can't be seen as often. But I like Dually Comanches too! :)

I like the look of a dully Comanche too. I'd like to build or buy one someday

Ha, that seems creepy and is funny. Yea That jeep is off the road to Cloud Croft. Lots of bikers take that road, its very scenic. I've followed your thread on Jessica, looking real good. My jeep "Bob" would love to hang with Jessica :) Do you work at the bike shop on Mesa?

looks real clean and nice

looks good. inside pictures?

I personally like the "angry eye" Look. I was going to do it on my Comanche. But my 20yr old boy said he dislikes the look. He has a Cherokee, and won't add the look to his ride. anyway, if you like to look, do it. the way you build your ride is up to you, don't let people steer you. With the exception of those big @$$ dumb rims. ANY jeep with ~22in or larger rims should be disassembled and sold off. Owner shall be given a 90's GM car. Let them mess that up, 6" lift, 30" rims...... You all wana b*@$£ about something, make it big rims.

Wow, your doing an awesome job with your Comanche. Once I get mine driving, we need to hit the trails. (I should be running in a few months)

kinda cool to see such a nice build over there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBmS7KnkK6M#t=29

looking good. not many MJ's up in Alamo... One less now I guess.. :)