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yup, they sure are HIDs! I got a better lamp housing my brother gave that we have used on another car..and older car. but, these housings have the better lamp patterns, plus, with the addition of HIDs give me a bright, nice pattern to see on the road.

just found a pic showing the washer bottle/reservoir on the driver's side of the fender wall.

Also, if anyone noted...the windshield washer bottle was not there in the vecinity was because I had already upgraded to the newer style bottle in the fender. I had gotten a washer bottle from a newer Cherokee Sport and cut out the hole in the fender wall, plugged up the other washer motor (there were 2 washer pumps on that one) and wired it up..only 2 wires...and ran vacuum lines to the line going to the squirter nozzles. I used plastic barbed fittings to attach the rubber hoses together. It freed up a lot of room on the driver's side area where the big reservoir used to be. :cheers:

used a brake line bender tool purchased from Harbor Freight Tools in Fremont, CA they have cheap tools there, along with metric and standard brake line wrenches I used the old brake fittings that I removed from original and new combo (MC and BB) whichever ones looked to be in better shape. I had a little problems with some when trying to remove them as they were frozen from all the years they had been on there...I also used PB Blaster and let it soak for a while to assist with the removal process. I had to bend this rear line slightly farther and the rod behind it (accelerator) was rubbing on the brake line on Right had turns (freeway onramps) and would get accelerator briefly stuck. Scary when trying to slow down on an onramp and your accelerator gets stuck. After a little and bending..it was all good to go. No other problems. I used ATE Super Blue brake fluid and bled the whole system. I also initially used a one man brake bleeder system also purchased from Harbor Freight Tools... it is a vacuum type bleeder system. I started from RR wheel, bled a few times..then, Left Rear, then Right Front and Left Front last. After it was all said and done...I was so pleased with the results. The braking is now phnomenal!!!! It is by far, one of the best upgrades I have ever done! I would definitely recommend this upgrade to an MJ!!!! Btw, I was initially going to try Precision Rebuilders to do the rod swap first, they turned me to Power Brakes in Sacramento so that it was closer. They then referred me to Power Brake Exchange in San Jose since it was local. I could have sent it to Precision Rebuilders still...but other was local and I got quick turnaround time. I dropped off the BB at 5pm and picked it up 10am the next day. Thanks, Martin!

inside the pedal assembly the old master cylinder and brake booster so, I removed the MC and took both boosters to Power Brake Exchange in San Jose, CA since they are local...located at Phelan Ave. Martin helped me out to get the shaft into the new dual diaphragm brake booster They did not want to just replace the shaft/rod into the j/y part..they wanted to rebuild the booster just to be sure...since it's their name on the line...cost $90 to rebuild and get matching rod in.. and here's the master cylinder and dual diaphragm brake booster bolter together..pretty simple, direct bolt on :rotf:

Thanks, I'm liking it too! So, this is what I have been doing for the past week on my project... within the past couple of months, I had gotten a double booster/master cylinder from a V8 Cherokee (Grand, I believe) and have been trying to get together what I needed to do the conversion. I got these steel brake lines from the local NAPA auto parts store. here's the new double booster (LEFT) and old brake booster (RIGHT) original the junkyard part that I got...was hoping that the shaft was going to be same length so I wouldn't have to modify the rod/shaft...but after fitting it...it would make the brake pedal higher (even with the spacer on the firewall) :fs1:

just found these older pics...this was before the bumper was painted here was the before shot...just as we picked up the MJ removed the grille painted with Plasti Dip after painting and putting the grille back on

and this was what I did last week... I used this...after sanding and cleaning up the rust masked it off done

well...look what I acquired yesterday. My buddy still has not come through with the tires...so, this is what I got for now. new set including spare installed side view 3/4 view

Thanks! :clapping:

I don't have the wheels mounted back on..those tires they were on were already old and cracked...didn't want to chance them blowing up. I'm still waiting for my buddy to come through with a good deal on some tires. I'll keep you post and post the pics as soon as I get them mounted and back on the MJ

Great! thanks for the info. I think the minimal for me would be fine. I don't plan on going hard core on this. And it's kind of a budget build. so, I might end up with coil spacers and add-a-leafs.

check mine out...I just got it custom made viewtopic.php?f=7&t=22606 my posting in Your project MJs under new member and My 1988

here's some other pics my new radio with Bluetooth new seat and shift boot upholstery

just to confirm...you prefer the V8 springs? instead of stock springs plus spacers? I looked into Hell Creek for the add-a-leaf...and they are very reasonable. I'll probably order those soon. hope I get the tires tomorrow so I can get them mounted. check out my other posts/pics "My 1988" in Your project MJs I see that you are in the fire service in NJ. I am a firefighter in San jose..and I got this Comanche from our "Commander." He has been in the department the longest and they will probably force him to retire later this year because he is turning 70 yrs. old. And he is still on the line in one of the busiest Engines in the department. I am building the MJ as a sort of a commemoration for him. He is a great leader and good friend.

Still a work in progress.... I just got the seats done today... I had custom upholstery done from the Philippines to commemorate our Commander. It has his signature embroidered on the seats. I'll post pics in a bit. Hopefully I get the tires tomorrow and get them mounted. I still need to work on the headliner. It's sagging/drooping down. ...and of course, lots of other stuff to work on. I guess, a little bit at a time.

well...kind of a different story... the actual cost to get the set of wheels refinished was $200 (which is cheap IMO) but..it was shipped out of the US..to the Philippines...and then shipped back here. :wavey:

more pics after cleaning the engine a bit and painting updated valve cover painted bumpers after cleaning the interior ...custom shift boot

well, here are the pics..i'm going to try and upload them. I am naming the MJ "Commander" in tribute and respect for the previous owner I acquired it from. I am keeping this project for life since I have high respect and look up to him...and in the department where he is from, his nickname is "Commander." :clapping: IMG IMG IMG IMG

Thank you for the advice. Any particular manufacturers/suggestions? And where should I be looking to buy them for a good price? :hmm:

Thanks! That is exactly what I was thinking...i saw local Autozone carry the Energy suspension coil spacers..which are 1 3/4" lift for fronts... do you think those are good? what abt the add a leaf? where do i get them? what kind is good? i want to say that the kit comes for front and rear for the Comanche at Autozone for the energy suspensions... but does not give the detail or anything about leaf springs... i don't think they are add a leafs..

how do you replace the fuse block? is this an easy job? any instructions or advice? sorry, i'm new to this

Hello all! I have been reading in these forums for a number of months now and have gotten a lot of great info and tips! Thank you to all. It's been a number of months now that I've had my 1988 Comanche..off white/cream color (i think it's officially butterscotch?) color standard bed, 4WD, 4.0L 5 speed transmission here is what I have done so far.... tune up *new plugs, wires, cap/rotor cleaned up/replaced some vacuum lines new injectors updated to open system cooling new radiator, hoses, new thermostat, new water pump upgraded to 4ga power and ground wires upgraded to high output alternator removed standard fan...put in electric from newer Cherokee...no controller yet...using direct jumper wire for now :ack: until I figure out what best to use for auto thermo switch HID lights updated to newer style valve cover (no more oil in the air cleaner!!!) painted grille newly painted bumpers washer bottle update into fender area got double booster/brake master (not installed yet) I think the arms are not the same with the factory... :wall: what route should I go into making this work? more recently: new front rotors and Performance Friction pads (used these in numerous vehicles and am very happy with them) acquired used 15" rims... had them refinished outside of the US... gold mesh with polished lips now, hopefully get my bigger tires tomorrow...possibly 31"s question: i don't want to lift the MJ too much... i was thinking 2" max...how should i go by doing this if i am trying to stay in a budget? most of my parts upgrades I got from junkyard...except for the new necessities...otherwise other parts are used. can anyone help? i will post pics as soon as i can...if I am able to already.