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Well, why would the key stay lost once you no longer need it? :shake: When you guys get the re-key are you getting the same flimsy keys that came with the jeeps or is there a way to get a beefier more solid-feeling key to match our tough trucks?

Like Giffer I find that on any given day I have at least 3 jackets behind my bench seat. I'm pretty good about taking the trash out at every stop, and running a vacuum through her once a month or so. But I'm a smoker, and you can never get all the ash out the window, so thats probably my biggest fault. Plus the blackening headliner above the drivers seat makes me wonder how my lungs are doing. :roll:

I was reading and re-reading the DIY already posted about the seats, but he used the XJ brackets to. Also from what I could gather I'm not going to be able to do this without drilling. Is that what you mean by "modified the floor" when u put the XJ rocker brackets? I'm guessing the easiest way is to get the seats, take everything out of my cab, then set the seats in the truck, mark the holes then drill. Am I getting close?

Oh yeah, I guess this is necessary... :hijack: Also, I stand around 5' 10" so the 3 extra inches mentioned in above responses would not be an issue, I'm looking for the easiest way to get bucket seats. XJ seats are easiest for me to get at local junkyards, but I am open to buying a set of MJ buckets from a forum member. PM me with prices and color. I live in Reno NV so take that into consideration with shipping costs and the overall price. Also I would be willing to drive as far east as colorado, as far west as the ocean, and I'd go all the way north or south to either of the borders for the right price.

I'm trying to put some buckets in my MJ, but there seems to be some dispute, can anyone from experence verify if I get a set of similar year XJ buckets if I'll be able to use the existing MJ bench seat brackets and just put the XJ bucket seats with the existing mounts onto my bench rails? I'm trying to make this happen without drilling or cutting, as I only own a set of hand tools. If this is not possible, I would appreciate a clearly outlined plan that I could give to my buddy with a tool needed to drill/cut. Doesn't need to be detailed, just enough that I can convey my idea to my friend without seeming like a total idiot. In return I would be willing to write up a thread compiling all the information from the numerous threads on this topic into a single comprehensive in-depth, sticky worthy thread for the DIY section of our forums. Thanks for any help or information.

I bought new battery cables at the local auto store for around 20 bucks, like the above poster mentioned, they can be coroding away from the inside out, mine were terrible when i pulled the old ones out. Its also worth it to check the other end and make sur everything is clean back there. :dunno: Hope that helps

$60 damn! I just went to the local pick-n-pull and paid $16 for two window cranks :fs1: I was pissed, but you know how it is, after walking around the place trying to find a jeep that still had the cranks in it I felt like I was more or less "dedicated to the cause" I would have just buried them under my tools if my buddy hadn't talked me out of it... he apologized for stopping me after I paid $20 total including the cover charge. Nice truck, I'm liking those seats, living in the desert, thats the perfect spot to watch a bonfire.. or go all out redneck and drink some beer in the drive way :rotf: XJ seats? post some pics of how you set up the brackets if you can remember, thats what I want to do to my truck next.

I'm also interested in any information and prices you may have on the steering box. My truck has some play in the wheel, thought it was normal, but it sounds like i might need to do some snooping to make sure everything is kosher.

I think they change to blue when it hasn't been used in a while. :chillin:

ah yes, i thought i woud mention, lest ye all lose faith in me, that I have not ruled out an xj, or 2wd mj. I mean, come on now. Like i mentioned above, at this point I'm just gathering information and weighing my options.

I am in no way trying to discredit hondas achievments, I know they made a reliable hard working car that will be rambling our roads for years to come. I don't think anyone is crazy enough to say that hondas (and corollas, ect) are not good cars. The thing is, I am trying to explore other options. I chose a comanche over a ranger, and likewise i'd like a car with a little more character. Let me rephrase the question like this: What older (pre 90's) cars would make good daily drivers? (I went with pre 90's because there are some mid to late 80's cars that i consider "classic" like the e30s, scouts, ect.) PS. When I think of a honda I'd be proud to drive, this comes to mind: Keeping this in mind, whats something with a bit of style that could make a good daily driver for an intial investment of under $10K? To include purchase, initial maintance, and new parts/upgrades to get her running right.

...sigh. Why can't they just take a 60's mustang body and make a diesel-hybrid engine to put in it? I mean come on is that so much to ask? :fs1:

Ok, so I was offered a state job in the next city over, Its a smaller, quieter town town than the one i currently live in, and as a young guy I am not interested in moving there. It would be 30-40 miles each way, which would mean at the very least 300 miles a week (30 miles* 2 ways * 5 days a week). Now I know that many of you guys use the comanche as your daily driver, however if i am driving 300 miles a week MINIMUM just for work I would prefer something with a little better gas mileage and something more... practical i guess (I know I know, nothing is more "practical" than a truck, with the off road/towing/hauling capabilities, but humor me on this, hopefully some of you see my point :peek: ) I just don't want to be putting that kind of stress on my truck, id prefer to keep this truck in good condition for as long as possible 8) . Anyways, I have a few ideas bouncing around my head for a car i can pick up to commute in and also be able to load up some buddies for a night around town or a road trip here and there. Ideally I'd like to get a Datsun 510 8) , the styling is awesome, and id be able to fit a few more people than my commanche holds. An earlier subaru is another option for the reasons listed above as well as the AWD/handleing (down side being my girlfriend drives a legacy and i wouldnt want to seem "cute" with matching cars :yes: . I've also read and heard the praises of an earlier honda (reliable, simple, easy to work on??) Lastly, I have a soft spot for VW's (either an older bug, square back, or fastback. but their lack of power is the biggest draw back. Stretches of the road average 80 mph, and I know a lot of older bugs won't touch that unless i put some after market work into them(but I'm open to ideas if you can give me rough estimates on the prices it would take to make a VeeDub a little quicker. A newer jetta turbo diesel is also a consideration. Anyway, here are my requirements: 1. decent gas milage (At least better than my manche with 31" tires, ive been looking for good diesel models) 2. a car, i don't need an suv... ive got a truck. 3. some style. (my biggest problem with a honda, subaru and most new cars on the market... too common) 4. Most importantly EASY TO WORK ON, I don't want to be paying other people to work on my ride if at all possible. I don't have a problem with getting an older car as i would have the spare change to keep up with maintenance, as long as for the most part is it a reliable ride. In fact I would prefer an older car. I'm just trying hard to avoid buying a new "penny-car" like a honda fit or nissan versa ect. I want something with a little more cool factor to it. Let me know what you guys think of the cars, specifically any experience with driving and working on the 510's or any other ideas you have. I found out about comanches on accident, so i am sure there a lot of choices i haven't though of yet. Remember easy to work on is my mantra if it is an older car.

Good-God :eek: Tell me your going to fabricate your own badging for that beast as well. At this point it seems unfair to give jeep all the credit for this creation. :popcorn:

I had this same problem starting last week, after putting in a new battery and cables and what not i hoped on here to ask the forum, turned out it was in-fact my starter. You can try this right now: bang on the starter with a wrench or hammer, if it starts up, then you know for sure its your starter. Good news, the auto parts guy quoted me a price of $70 dollars for a new starter. Good luck, let us know if the banging "fixes" it. Its not a permanent fix, but it will get it running so you can drive it to the parts store/not be stuck in some parking lot waiting for a ride.