DesertRat1991

Will you ever want to move to bigger tires? ...at any point...EVER? If so, then you then you might as well plan to go 3.73 or higher now. Plan well, and pay once. Other things to consider: - The carrier break on the D30 is at 3.54/3.73. Meaning, if you want to re-gear it to match the 3.73 in the AMC20 you will need to buy a new carrier. About an extra ~$75-100 depending on where you shop. - The carrier break on the AMC20 is at 2.73/3.07 so you should not need a new carrier if you move down to 3.55 - When seeking quotes for your gear job, ask how much they charge to do the job with the axle installed on the vehicle and how much LESS they charge if you just drop off the stripped down axle for a bench top gear swap. Dropping off the stripped down AMC20 for a gear swap may save you hundreds compared to driving the truck in and having the D30 gears swapped. The D30 gear job requires more time and labor from the shops perspective. - Regarding finding a completely different D30 with 3.73 already installed -- good luck with that. Those aren't very common.

But... that XJ tho... Are those the original Marchal fogs? How's the interior look?

91-95 for engine & electrical bits 86-95 for interior cabin trim & furniture

If you're interested in reproducing them, try contacting Phoenix Graphics up in Chandler so they can add it to their library. https://www.phoenixgraphix.com/jeep.php That's probably the best chance there is for preserving them for the community. Years ago I inquired about having the 91+ splash graphics package reproduced. They said they could do it, but would need to hold on to my truck for a few days. Just couldn't get the scheduling worked out.

Ugh... so far. I bet shipping would cost a ton.

What's under the hood of the black one?

My ebay tool box. It's a simple aluminum box that I beefed up with 2 MasterLock hasps. It provides secure storage for tools and recovery gear outside the cab. It doesn't block my bed rails so I can still run my canopy. And it sits low enough that I can still slide my sleeping deck over it for camping trips. Basically, it does everything I need an empty friggin' box to do, and it didn't cost $500+. Yes, I'm looking at you, Weather Guard!

Holy grailness is in the eye of the beholder. Nice piece.

I have an irrational fondness for the front bull bar. Haven't seen a decent one for sale in years. Bull bar, bumper pads and fogs equal front end perfection, IMO:

Yes, the sleeve and bushing are typically sold pre-assembled, then pressed into the eye of the leaf.

gas pedal assembly?

Pallet and plastic wrap.

Light bars are so popular these days that you can buy a pre-made aux light harness with dash switch from just about any car audio shop. I also know for a fact Harbor Freight has a harness with relay you can buy right off-the-shelf. Dozens of universal kits listed on amazon/ebay too. Just keep an eye on the wattage ratings.

What did Tristarr charge for the refurb?

Congrats dude!

It's a custom FlipPac... https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/at-comanche-upgrades.15684/

Got fed up with not being able to see sh*t at night. I did the Putco harness about a year ago and the results were underwhelming to say the least. The Truck-Lites are a night/day difference. I give this mod a: "Why the hell did I wait so long??" out of 10. Stock low beam: Truck-Lite low beam:

Great job. Looks good.

So you fabricated some kind of mount? Pics? Details?

I wonder why no one makes a kit to mount up a light bar using the existing fog light holes in the stock bumper. The holes are 25" apart, and 24" light bars are very common... just need a smart person to fab the right brackets. Has anyone ever seen a kit that didnt require drilling new holes?

+1, Would be great if they could resolve the inaccuracy issue. Having a properly functioning sample to reverse engineer would go a long way. I don't have any extras laying around.

As long as you don't shoot a moose, you should be fine. These days we only dunk poachers and heretics...

In for the HO group buy...!

Are you keeping an eye on craigslist as you pass through? There's 2 nice tailgates in that area that have been hanging around for a while: https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/pts/d/loveland-jeep-comanche-tailgates-x2/6959507630.html

Yah, the truck is nice but... is that a 4 port garage with a lift bay and a man cave on top?? #garage_envy