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  1. Comanche SS
    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?
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    Do you know where any of them ended up?
  9. Comanche SS
    Hudson pickup, the original El Camino. Thats the one!!
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    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.
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    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.
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    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...
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    In depth walk around and angles you havent seen yet...
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    13sp is probably most common now, then it goes to 18-20 for those 100k+ loads
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    or get a new volvo with there auto trannys now...
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    Getting rid of that T56. Every other LS-swapped XJ/MJ has a stupid slushbox... You obviously know how to drive a stick, so why get rid of the most unique feature of your truck? idk, to each is own. You make a compelling point. I do adore having a manual and be it unique at that. This truck is my DD and through traffic everyday can be annoying. Maybe instead I will invest in a cheap beater MJ/XJ to daily and leave this one to be the unique one...I will think about it
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    You're crazy. crazy for?
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    Looks good, What are the ultimate build plans?
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    Kind of a feeler....I have a 4x4 T56 thats ultra rare and a direct bolt in for a comanche/cherokee. less than 5k miles on it, would anyone be intrested in it? Iits a 5k+$ tranny, built to order and one of a handful ever made I just want to swap in an auto...Let me know It's supposedly built for 800HP as being part of there "son of transzilla" line.... PM me for more details http://www.rsgear.com/products/transmissions/tranzilla.aspx
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    Thanks! Cannot wait to see the diesel MJ done and that shell be put to good use!
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    All new slew of pictures regarding the engine swap, with detailed pics of transmission and a couple of the headers and exhaust....with some open header videos for you exhaust freaks. I live in a non regulated exhaust area, and I was still afraid of getting impounded, it was terrifying loud. Idle was louder than a 4.0 at full shout with a super 10. Spot my metalcloak long arms, to my knowledge this is the only MJ with metalcloak long arms/coils/duroflex/custom crossmember for tranny and arms. See my built D30 with chromolys, adams driveshaft, and my wilwood brake setup on the MC/BB. The custom fuse box where a stock airbox would be. WJ steering and some shiny billstiens. 28MM sway bar. Did a front end swap.Ridiculous overkill HIDs. Note the two orange circles on driver side firewall...one plug for entire engine and the other is for tranny. Two plugs and headers with some other odds and ends and the engine was out. Did I mention my GF and I did the swap in a weekend. The old engine is pictured and see if you can spot the piston slap. Ask any questions about the engine swap or tranny and now that I have worked on them I will be able to answer better. The engine we put in WAS and L59 which is a flexfuel(e85) version of the LM7(5.3 iron block LS) With 706 cast heads from the LM7. LS1 intake/injectors/fuel rails. Drive by cable LM7 rotating assly. and heads/ignition packs L59/lm7 block Rockland Std. T56 tranny which is pretty rare to come in 4x4 only from them. short shifter, sport clutch Magnacrap exhaust....flowmaster pending. Speedhut racing gauges can be seen in the video Also sold the Wildernest to JohnJ92313 on here and it is going onto a sweet project of his. He drove cross country for that and to visit his family halfway so props to him! thanks all! Pictures of jeep and all above here: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B1pAr1Ltx8bGcXVuY2NCajdOUjQ&usp=sharing My GF and I youtube where we videod the process as well. Our youtube is all jeep stuff so subscribe to see this jeep and her JKUR thats cloaked as well....
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    This is not listed on their website... Very, very intrigued :popcorn: I did try to find it last night, and I couldnt either. It was my mistake...I talked to the builder and the products that are novak adapt are radiator, fans, engine mounts and some customish tranny mounts, but the transmission is apparently guts from a c5 vette and rockland standard gear makes a 4wd version of the T56 can be found here...its a brand new transmission. http://www.rsgear.com/about-us/press-releases/rockland-standard-gear-is-making-available-a-tremec-t56-6-speed-transmission-for-4-wheel-drive-pickup-trucks.aspx
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    Alright so You've got me intrigued... How exactly does a C5 Corvette T56 fit itself between a 5.3 and a transfer case... I am pulling the engine this weekend and swapping with another LM7 due to the old one having a mean rod bearing knock. For the most part it all looks like novak adapt adapters for T56 to Np231, It has custom length driveshafts though. Also will try to get the exhaust pics as well...thanks for the interest BTW!!
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    The 44 is just sitting til I find a front 44 to put in haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk keep an eye out for tj/lj rubi d44's they bolt right in Yea that's what I've been looking for, not in a rush so just waiting for a deal to come up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The issue with those is that the only difference with those D44's and D30's are the axle shafts...the ring and pinion are not like the full size JK ones, only minutely larger than the D30 ones. So if you have the means, get a real D44 thats from a full size and make your own mounts (stronger ones)
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