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  1. Comanche SS
    Yup! and all the last minute Ebay/Amazon/Summit orders
  2. Comanche SS
    So far into this build less than $2500. Some of the $0 Items were barters, offset by selling items, or spare items lying around. Lots of small items that will add up, might be all in less than $5k
  3. Comanche SS
    Spline count and shaft lengths all play nicely Found out eBay sells CV/CV driveshafts out if WJ's for $55 shipped, so once I get a ballpark length I need to choose an I6 or V8 model driveshaft, and modify as needed.
  4. Comanche SS
    Just putting an update out... I have put this truck into storage, it isnt going anywhere for now, but I won't be working on it for a little while. It needs quite a bit of work: -Steering lines -Steering Links -Piston rings -Block & Heads machined -New Engine harness/ECU -New Fuel lines -Shock Tower brace/Crossover -Trans mount reworked -New Hood -Paint -Intake tube -Shock Rebuilds -Steering Brace Plus many other odds & ends I have two other builds going on currently, a Wagoneer restoration, and the MJ Street truck. This Comanche needs my full, undivided attention to do all those things, and do them right. So for the time being while I wrap up the other two builds, this will be stored. I am too divided timewise, financially, and mind power lol. Will update again as time goes on!
  5. Comanche SS
    Got the NVG-242 picked up, looks to be in great shape and spins nicely. That completes the major parts required for this build, lots of small items to come up, still pondering what to do with the front driveshaft, CV vs. U Joint. Both the tcase and front axle have CV currently, so leaning a bit that way.
  6. Comanche SS
    Found a local that was parting out a ZJ, so I nabbed the perfect axle for this build. Low pinion, CV axle dana 30. Has 3.55 Gears (same as my parts XJ with the 29 spline 8.25). Obviously a little crusty and needs to be 100% gone thru, but no serious rot or damage. New ball joints, seals, brakes, bearings etc. All after sandblasting and refinishing all parts. Unfortunately it was a I6 ZJ, so I couldnt get the sway bars. And it was an NP249 Tcase. So no dice on any of that. Tomorrow I plan to go to another Local's part out who has an NP242J, so stay tuned for that. This axle has a CV style yoke, unsure if I want to use that or keep with the standard U-bolt yoke style. I also have a few pairs of 1989 and down knuckles/caliper/caliper brackets that would be ideal to use for ease of big brake kits...but I know using those with CV axles can be hit or miss so I need to do some homework and figuring there. The suspension plan with this is to retain the Cam Bolt lower link mounts as I plan to run WJ OEM style control arms (non-adjustable). The upper link will probably be some sort of adjustable aftermarket arm, for the reason of running a passenger side only 3-link. With the lowered LS, upper links are commonly the issue, so I will be removing the driver link mount (casted area on center section) entirely. The passenger side will likely be removed as well, and a much short upper link mount will be installed. All this is an effort to keep the truck low and retain header clearance with the LS. Planning to use Cast manifolds instead of headers on this build. So, the lower links will be adjustable by cam bolt, the upper link will be an adjustable aftermarket style. And worst case scenario we still have adjustable ball joint options (unlikely to go this route).
  7. Comanche SS
    Just patiently waiting for its heart transplant...
  8. Comanche SS
    Test for the new intake, all looks good. Also, almost had to play "find the wrench that I threw" that was not a fun time.
  9. Comanche SS
    Sure can, April it is planned to get the entire interior stripped out of it for that phase of restoration, would be a good time to. I am a fish out of water ID'ing them, but I can post them up in a Tech forum for the experts here.
  10. Comanche SS
    If you need to dig through a jeep with all the options for researching, head on over. My 1987 Waggy Limited has literally every option it could have had, cruise, PW, PM, PL, Auto, AWD, Fogs, etc...also have a sunroof jeep here too.
  11. Comanche SS
    I looked at those, and while they do seem nice, I didnt love them enough to do the entire swap based around them, meanwhile I have the renix cluster that would work just fine, and is already installed LOL
  12. Comanche SS
    Not much work done to the Jeep. Did manage to find a NOS front bumper in a parts XJ I had sitting out back. Unsure about the 97+ interior swap afterall, mostly due to the lack of good gauge options. don't really care for aftermarket gauges, and don't like the fact I'd have to run 2 ECU's for factory gauges. The Renix OEM Gauges can work with the LS without any piggyback ECU deal. I can always 97+ swap later too.... Still trying to decide. It is a significant amount of work for something I am not totally sold on already. Still pondering...
  13. Comanche SS
    Had some Family in town, and then caught the flu. But I have been collecting parts for this round of upgrades. Got the Car intake, rails, TB. Also got a new GM style Harness, GM ECU, F-body Throttle Cable, New head bolts, gasket set etc. Going to start getting this one back together now that I am getting better, and so is the weather LOL
  14. Comanche SS
    That's a sad truth! But it's a labor of love for sure!
  15. Comanche SS
    Another parts accumulation update... I bought a parts Cherokee last week, a 1998 with light grey interior. This Comanche build is going to be a daily driver when complete, weather permitting obviously. Although I like the classis older interior, I can't fault the newer interior when it comes to everyday comfort. So I'll be swapping the interior to the 1998 light grey and black trim, keeping the MJ buckets seats though. Exterior will remain original era. The parts jeep also has the rear axle, windshield, brake master/booster, mirrors, and some ancillary parts I will need. Also finally picked up the quickdraw AX-15 transmission, and will likely pick up the transfer case soon enough. The Novak mounts should be here anyday, and if I could get rid of this flu, I can start making progress again!
  16. Comanche SS
    Do you have a shifter placement offset from stock measurement?
  17. Comanche SS
    body work is like the Wild West of automotive work to some of us, so many opinions and “right way” to do things, all contradicting and all making sense simultaneously lol. since you are replacing the front fenders anyways, use the existing front fenders as a “practice” installation.
  18. Comanche SS
    That, and all stock Chevy parts from the pressure plate forward. Any of those parts can be easily had at most parts stores
  19. Comanche SS
    I have a buddy that just swapped to a TR4050 in his LS XJ, and needed the AX-15 with Quickdraw LS housing out of his way. It clunks in reverse and needs synchros, but thats a good afternoon project. He even threw in a new-ish 300 mile flywheel/clutch/pressure plate set for free, as well as the trans mounts. Stole it for $750 considering just the bellhousing kit is $700
  20. Comanche SS
    Not much viewable progress. Just in the accumulating parts phase. This is turning out to be quite the budget/secondhand build. Also includes many accumulated parts from myself and buddies bartering parts. I will be getting it into the garage by the end of march to start the swap, trying to accumulate the remainder of the hard parts before then. In the meantime the wagoneer is in the workshop keeping me busy, once that can drive out under its own power then I can start this MJ. So far I'm into this build $2070 including buying the truck. That price includes the following:
  21. Comanche SS
    Well, I went out to take off some accessories from the 4.0...got a little ahead of myself lol. On the bright side, it's out and only one rust area under the battery. No big deal. If anyone needs any 1988 4.0, puegot parts let me know!
  22. Comanche SS
    Some nice small wins today. Got to meet up with @ghetdjc320 who worked a deal with me for some unused parts from his build. A fresh grill, with all the trim pieces & light housings, 10 slot grill, new Hella Lights, a new Rear bumper, and a refreshed original Comanche hitch. Also the original driveshafts that I may have to modify to work. Lastly, a set of XJ and MJ original flares with the internal nut plates in near perfect condition. This will be for my Wagoneer restoration and the Street MJ. I went ahead and got some rollers on the truck and wheeled it next to my workshop to begin tearing it down for the LS swap. Hoping to get the Wagoneer restoration drivable in the next month, in which time the comanche can get into the workshop to get the conversion started. While it is outside it'll likely just get torn down and prepped. This week I also squared away the transmission, local to me sourced AX-15 with a quickdraw LS conversion bell housing.
  23. Comanche SS
    Nice meeting you too, looking forward to helping get this project over the finish line!
  24. Comanche SS
    Did he get them?
  25. Comanche SS
    Crossposting this in both of my LS MJ forum threads...
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