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  1. Comanche SS
    Nailed it. Unintentionally, this truck is turning into a challenge for me to see how cheap I can build it as well. "Unintentionally" haha its hard to throw a high dollar at a piece you know youll break once everything else is upgraded past that parts potential....
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    It could still happen, but I've grown tired of playing the mismatch game of "this block and those accessories and that oil pan and... and..." The Mopar 5.2/5.9 platform is tried and true plus they fit with minimal fuss. Between ZJs, Dodge Rams, Dakotas, and Durangos there are plenty of donors too. Besides, the only reason I was thinking LS in the first place was because of the availability through the shop I'm working at. The initial price is definitely right and the aftermarket is unbelievable for the LS, but looking into every little nickle and dime piece that it takes to do a complete LS swap into a Comanche is killing it for me. Ah, okay. Well I know I can relate with that. I have never owned a 318 or 360 mopar, I hear good about them. You are right though about the aftermarket being undeniably stronger for the LS and making more power is easier. But when talking MJ's we don't need huge power to make a little truck go fast. Also, doesnt seem like you are crazy power hungry, just an adequate amount for a good DD. I am excited to see another 5.2 MJ arise.
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    Ruff Stuff 3 link is my next product for it, soon after xmas, because while I am traveling for xmas it is going into the shop to get a new exhaust tucked way up in the frame
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    my tires are a bit small to make 4:10s as useful as they can be...So i run a little higher than I want to when I get 33-35s. I also don't have the speedo accurately calibrated yet, just one of those things I put off, but I will get an app and give you an estimate soon enough.I'm running 32's which I will keep when running the numbers on the chart it says 2500rpm at 70 in OD with 4.56's seems lower than I thought it might be? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk I won't know anything definitively until I know my actual speed and can watch RPM's...
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    But LS :dunno:
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    Thank you, and good to know. My D30 has chromolys with the bigger joints as well. Stock knuckles though. I am planning on linking the rear end after new years, I don't know if you know, youll need metric ton springs to prevent axle wrap, but it rides rough, so links are the best option. My MJ has the 23.5 gallon tank, so I am going 3 link and panhard to maintain the fuel delivery system I have. My ECM is mounted on custom brackets behind the passenger seat, it is raised off of the floor and I have a custom Painless wiring harness throughout the entire jeep with two main fuse boxes. I am waiting on my front driveshaft to be made, (converted to 1350 and 1410 joints). Locked 4wd and lockers will be insane on these little trucks.
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    my tires are a bit small to make 4:10s as useful as they can be...So i run a little higher than I want to when I get 33-35s. I also don't have the speedo accurately calibrated yet, just one of those things I put off, but I will get an app and give you an estimate soon enough.
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    Just for your reference of the ls1 style setup does fit under the hood, with Novak engine mounts. Also, how do you like the 242? I just swapped my 231 for the 241 and I am liking it so far! Also, are you keeping the 8.8 and d30 with the power upgrades? I have a d44, built d30 setup and I am conflicted as to go d44 front and rear, just want another LS comanche owners .02. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
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    Damn, being one of the 'younger" people here on CC and surrounded by all the respect and helpful nature of this site I am saddened to be associated with the disgusting nature of these people. I don't have knowledge of the world like true adults do, but I can understand there is a way you do and don't handle a problem. Having sympathy for mechanical nature, id rather not touch another mans pride and joy of a machine. Sure was a pretty truck, hopefully you can figure out a solution for the issues. unfortunately some kids, even peers I have don't understand how damaging actions can be. water in a gas engine is a different story than a young cummins like that. Those arent cheap. Good luck buddy.
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    Just a little dreaming I am doing.
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    I towed the Diesel MJ from Vancouver Island to Michigan with my 91 MJ just before I picked up the Wildernest from you. So I speak from experience. And my 91 Comanche has all the correct factory installed equipment to meet the 5000 max tow rating. Bottom line, you do not want to use an MJ as your tow rig, to tow another MJ on a car trailer. Be smart, get a properly equipped, half or 3/4 ton pickup. The Comanche brakes and cooling system are not up to the task, period. Sure you can get away with it for a while. But they are just no match for a half or 3/4 ton pickup. Thank you John! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
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    I love the coils, on my old xj I had custom springs made from Eibach, and these outperform them, they are the dual rate and it is true about not bieng able to unseat. I hope you like them and the LA kit Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
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    I got a new Job at an auto parts store and with my first paycheck I bit the bullet and did my tranny swap...NOT only a tranny swap though. I made my jeep even better, to the tune of a built 700r4 capable of handling 500hp/500tq, withexternal cooling, quick shift kit, low range kit,performance convertor and lokar shifting. But thats not all. I custom made HD driveshafts because my new tcase was longer, that tcase being a NP241HD thats also built, and strengthened to handle extra hp/tq. customshift linkage and bracketing. I also have an extra NP241 for parts. and locally made driveshafts and exhaust are getting re done as well. call me cliche and stupid for swapping this tranny in, doesnt bother me, this is my jeep, built my way and suited for me. 1310 vs new 1350
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    Got a 30$ UWS bed toolbox...needs some freshening up but a great buy! and chasing down a small chirp in the drivetrain so 2wd for now...but managed to flex with the JKUR today...My Metalcloak twins ;) I need to work on getting the rear to flex better, its super stiff.
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    Skyjacker had a mid arm setup kind of what your talking about. https://goo.gl/images/bsRVWR Kind of a CAD with longer than short arms. And when I am building this, I kinda want it to be overall good at anything. I plan on keeping this truck, I also plan on moving throughout the States, and I only plan to build the truck once. So I want a rig that can do everything fairly, including daily driving and zero towing(possibly some hauling rarely) . I do understand it's a tall order, that's why I am asking and not assuming haha. Pirate had a newbie section but it was everyone comparing ball sizes lol. Thank you!
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    I knew I was forgetting something up on that post, Do you know of any JY sway Bar options? an xj 28mm? Or is custom my only route? also, the arms location is really flexible on this jeep, thats why I don't know where ot begin, as I don't know whats best. I have complete clearance for a 10" all the way to 60" for all three arms, so I am at a loss as to where to start. Looking for a general rule of thumb or a perfect equation..anything really. The lower arms are going to be the frame rails obviously, and the upper is going to be to the inside of the passenger frame rail. For DD what is the best arms lengths? These are all questions I have been looking on pirate for and come with no resolve.
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    So, what happens when your GF has a jeep that will out wheel yours? Geometry happens. I was at my new builders shop discussing some necessary upgrades that my jeep needs in the near future. Tons, links, tires, rims..the lot. And I derived a list of what this jeep is going to have. After looking at the "poster" comanches that I like, I decided my jeep is going to be the ultimate daily driver, weekend wheeler, and some road trip worthyness. I took M1A1, H3RESQ, and Zone's Killer into my thoughts and have all the geometry for my rear link setup I will be installing. Like H3RESQ I will be doing a 3 link and Pan hard bar, with 35s and built dana 44's. I have one dana 44 already, and my junyard has a handful of ford and dodge ones for 125$ d to d. Reason behind a 3 link and not a 4 link is simply put, I have a 23.5 gal fuel cell, with a HO fuel pump, I do not want to get rod if. I already have the battery relocated under the bed (will be going in the bed) and my exhaust is getting hacked and shortened. With that in mind, I have over 50 inches lengthwise to put a 3rd link from the top of my axle and the t case. It will be getting bilstiens (14 in) and here is my link specs so far....insight is appreciated. GOAL Link setup: Tire size - 35in Wheelbase - 119.5 axle link seperation due to 35 tires - 8.75 in lower link - no more than 10* of angle upper link - 0* upper arm length - 70-100% of lower length lower arm length - UNDECIDED Link Seperation Angle - 50* +-10* Anti squat - 80% with multiple mounts With these Goal variables in mind.I am going to research and brainstorm with my builder as to what lengths are necessarry. Also, the reason I do not want tons is becasue I want to keep this jeep sitting on 35s and DD able. If I get tons, big tires are tempting and eventually inevitable, MPG will $#!& the bed, and sheer size with not a huge lift and tires. Trussed and chromoly with possible sleeves on Dana 44's will handle 35s and my power reasonably well. My goal for the rear suspension is to keep it under 2k and I have a price list as follows: RS 3 link w/bolts/DOM-865 Stock XJ Coils-60 Bilstein 33-185569-150 RS Shock Hoops-60 Axle Shock Brackets-15 Coil Mount Link Bracket-60 Coil Top mounting plates-30 Rear cost(stock axle)-1240 This totals 1240 excluding tax and other odds and ends, I am going to DD this. My D30 will be on the jeep till it breaks or I have time and money to build the front axle. don't yell at me for running it with 35s. as I have done it before on a non locked, geared, or chromolied D30 before. This one is all of the above with a mini truss...its only temporary... So all in all, I would love some insight, this is my first time doing a link setup on anything and I would like nothing more than to do it once and do it right. My main question I have now is length of arms...I have up to 60" of room, but I think a 60" arm would be way overkill. Most build I see are between 35-50 inches. Whats a good sweetspot retaining the stock wheelbase, with good flex, and not going to run anything higher than 6" over stock hieght?
  18. Comanche SS
    Do you know where any of them ended up?
  19. Comanche SS
    Hudson pickup, the original El Camino. Thats the one!!
  20. Comanche SS
    Good deal, guess its an excuse to build my next dream truck/tow rig. A hudson 3/4 ton pickup with a 5.7 hemi on full width 60s and alcoas....if only my dreams were conceivable by my wallet.
  21. Comanche SS
    Good point, Just wondering, I don't plan on towing much with more than that with this. I do in fact want to build a trail only rig and was wondering if this might be a candidate for towing or if I need a full size tow rig.
  22. Comanche SS
    Might be a dumb question, does anyone know the relationship between tj and Xj/MJ coil springs? and also, whats a good rule of thumb of lowest I should safely go with long arms? And what is a good towing capacity for a stock MJ VS. mine. Keep in mind it has a Metric tonne package with a d44 geared to 4:10 plus the tranny and engine...
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    I have done some searching, but can't seem to come up with much regarding hanneman Rear flared bedsides on LONG bed MJ's...Anyone got some info that I am unable to find? I know they make short bed sides and then they make just the flare part that I can install onto the stock bedside, Id really like a full long bed flared side if they have that...
  24. Comanche SS
    In depth walk around and angles you havent seen yet...
  25. Comanche SS
    13sp is probably most common now, then it goes to 18-20 for those 100k+ loads
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