Jump to content

Comanche SS

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    724

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by Comanche SS

  1. Comanche SS
    Just to chime in on everyone sayi g cooling and frame issues.... Novak solved all those issues. Aluminum racing radiators and mounts that wrap around the frame... All at a price though. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
  2. Comanche SS
    I do really enjoy modifying the mj and I really don't plan to get rid of it so I think I'm going to just pull the trigger and assembling/collecting the parts I need I would still be interested to know if anyone has need n ls mj/xj for sale and what the price point was I have been in a couple of the situations you mentioned. Rare Comanche? I've been there with street Comanche #59 of 100 made... Sold for 800$, LS Comanches? , I've got one of the cleanest most well done LS Comanche s and I will tell you, I didn't pay even close to 10k for that, with a built t56 behind it. A expensive build? I've been there also, 25k into an xj and sold for the high value of 5500$. Jeeps don't have collectors value yet. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
  3. Comanche SS
    Found a deal on some General Grabber AT2 set of three for 120$ with 80% tread...pretty dirty so I did a deep entire clean and treatment. Thought id do a small write up. This is the pic that was posted, as I saw. Once I got them Holding up to the comanche before cleaning Size comaparison...They are 285/75/16 (compared to 265/70/16) I took a medium duty soft bristle car washing brush and scrubbed light dirt off the surface of the tire first with car wash soap Next was the hardest plastic brush short of a metal wire one (repeat two steps above until bare rubber is visible like before) Bare rubber vs mud baked rubber first coat of tire shine to clean penetrating dirt and mud (10 mins then wipe off) second coat of tire shine to polish and set into tire (put in an area where sun beats and lets poores of tires soak in the shine) I wiped excess off to give it a more natural non shiny look. Finally before and after These tires are night and day difference, I have been searching for a good write up to clean baked tires, instead I made my own. I took about an hour on each side of each tire, spent twenty mins scrubbing and coating and waiting multiple times per side. It took awhile, but these two year old tires (date stamp) look brand new again. Its not a super hard or challenging thing to clean tires normally, but those of you who know how annoying it is with dirt and mud embedded into tires this is a life saver.
  4. Comanche SS
    Found a deal on some General Grabber AT2 set of three for 120$ with 80% tread...pretty dirty so I did a deep entire clean and treatment. Thought id do a small write up. This is the pic that was posted, as I saw. Once I got them Holding up to the comanche before cleaning Size comaparison...They are 285/75/16 (compared to 265/70/16) I took a medium duty soft bristle car washing brush and scrubbed light dirt off the surface of the tire first with car wash soap Next was the hardest plastic brush short of a metal wire one (repeat two steps above until bare rubber is visible like before) Bare rubber vs mud baked rubber first coat of tire shine to clean penetrating dirt and mud (10 mins then wipe off) second coat of tire shine to polish and set into tire (put in an area where sun beats and lets poores of tires soak in the shine) I wiped excess off to give it a more natural non shiny look. Finally before and after These tires are night and day difference, I have been searching for a good write up to clean baked tires, instead I made my own.
  5. Comanche SS
    Glad to see an LS MJ on the MJOTM thread! Congratulations brother...I think its so helpful to have someone with an odd build like yours and mine (and a few others) to be able to compare notes and tips. Your MJ is sweet and yours inspires mine as I'm sure ours do all.
  6. Comanche SS
    Mine does have the painless harness... Also, liking the headers/exhaust...just an FYI the ridgid headers to collector is what I have running on mine right now, and its not good, once it heats up and warps a bit it leaks, you (and me for that matter) need a flex/banjo pipe on one of the down pipes so they both seal against the headers. pics attatched...my exhaust is currently being worked on as well. I have the same headers, but v bands instead of normal flanges. I talked to another one of my LS-MJ buddies, and he actually used a LP D30 to drop the pinion a bit. not a half bad idea as long as you arent going crazy big power or tires. I May do that to mine and swap my 6" metalcloak coils to the 4.5s...
  7. Comanche SS
    It goes to behind the rear axle, and I just personally like the way Flowmasters sound. I have had 3 different types of MagnaFlow and a thrush, and always found myself wanting my Flowmasters back. On another note, got my center Co sole. Trimmed and back into place, for anyone wanting a write up on this system let me know! I know people have asked about subwoofer and stuff before. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
  8. Comanche SS
    The SS got two 10 inch subs and an amp today, it now has infinity subs, amp, speakers and an alpine head unit. It sounds good to say the least. It will also be getting a flowmaster on it soon...straight pipes are a bit much while cruising.
  9. Comanche SS
    Getting one thing after another checked off my list. Got exhaust and tool box fixed up. Alignment and rotation done. Getting the yoke to get the front driveshaft back in, new 34in grabbers going on soon. Deciding to go custom tube fenders or glass like my old xj.(tube fender render attached). Gonna be doing something about the axles and suspension once I snag myself a daily mj or 2dr xj. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
  10. Comanche SS
    :popcorn:
  11. Comanche SS
    Looks good, I got mine for a huge steal also, LS swapped, t56and a nice lift, all for 5k. I get asked to buy it weekly, and have had some seriously high offers. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
  12. Comanche SS
    Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
  13. Comanche SS
    Some of you may have noticed a name change for the thread....
  14. Comanche SS
    It's my bosses truck. '72 long box with a 6.0 LS, 4L80, CUCV axles, and 37s. The thing is a beast. it looks pretty sweet and it has the drivetrain to spare
  15. Comanche SS
    I like it! I am excited to see where it goes. I know I won't be the only one to eventually wonder about that tow rig, anything cool about it? other than its a cool old chevy of course
  16. 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....
  17. Comanche SS
    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.
  18. Comanche SS
    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
  19. Comanche SS
    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...
  20. Comanche SS
    But LS :dunno:
  21. Comanche SS
    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.
  22. Comanche SS
    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.
  23. Comanche SS
    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
  24. Comanche SS
    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.
  25. Comanche SS
    Just a little dreaming I am doing.
×
×
  • Create New...