jeeper_chiefb

I purchased a few of the Barnes4wd XJ/MJ products for this project, and all of them are designed for a 4.0 Jeep. I plan to test that on my 2.5 MJ; and if it doesn't fit I'll cross that bridge. Here is the track bar bracket tacked together and finger-tight in place. Also an Iron Rock Offroad adjustable track bar that I'm giving a try as well. At ride height it will currently contact my axle truss, so I'll need to relocate the axle side mount (maybe just a new bolt hole).

I welded for hours on this truss for slow heat dissipation, but I'm happy with the result. Hope the track bar clears at the axle mount....

Saturday I passed along the stock the axles to another local MJ owner to utilize the 4.10 ring and pinions in his 6 cylinder MJ. Parts are scattering across the garage but it feels like progress.

I'm a big fan of these backbone trusses, so I'm adding one to the front as well. It already had the lower truss under the axle tubes, but I cut out the long side for rock clearance. Need to do some clean up and welding to finish this up.

The stock front 4.10 Dana 30 looks to be in good shape, so resell should be easy. It's coming out starting tonight.

Over the weekend I got the old Dana 35 pulled out and converted the 9" from XJ to MJ. I plan to remove the load sensing valve and install an adjustable proportioning valve to use with my new rear disc brakes.

It runs good but doesn't really drive as well as it could. The 2.5L needs to use every bit of every gear and I feel a gear change would benefit the most. I found these axles on marketplace that were in a XJ, so with little work they will find a new home in my MJ. Currie 9" axles with 4.88 gears and lockers front and rear. Also came with wheels and 33s, so I'll be lifting the MJ too. The rear has these wedges welded on that I have never seen before. Any one know the purpose of these plates; flush with the bottom of the axle tubes?

For my delivery he charged $1/mile cash.

I used Uship to deliver an enclosed 32' trailer. He just hooked his dually to it and pulled it 900 miles to me. Very reasonable.

I’ve replaced a few things under the hood but I think the best change was the replacement idle air control valve. Still needs a valve cover gasket and more wire organization.

I also have this beater XJ and built YJ.

This is a MJ I picked up from a local friend with the intent to build into a buggy. It is nothing but a shell and now just sits as yard pollution because I don't have time for it.

It works pretty good for hauling a dirt bike or two. I plan to make some wheel chocks for a more secure fit for the front tires.

I added some headache rack bolt-ons in the form of a cargo area light bar, flashing recovery light, Hi-lift jack and a tiny crane from Harbor Freight to save my back. Also gave it some E-track and stake pocket tie downs, as well as made a small vice mount for stake pockets. I plan to add a few more utility lights and some storage solution on the flatbed.

Yes, it is a late model XJ console. I made some mounting tabs to attach to the floor. I've also ordered a replacement ash tray and I plan to adopt the hand brake for parking.

I'm working on the console, but so far I've modified the automatic shifter bezel with a leather shift boot and added the switch pod for future needs.

I've had some old Corbeau sport seats that I took out of my YJ and I recently learned they make a brackets to install them in a MJ. So I ordered a pair and they bolt right in with no problems at all.

Good to know. I may one day weld-on frame stiffeners and I will be sure to unplug the ECU to do so.

Yes, the drivers floor pan is rotted out and I've ordered a replacement floor. On the to do list to weld it in. The previous owner told me it had been converted from 2wd, but he didn't say he did it. A VIN check confirms it was originally a 2wd truck. I plan to replace the front axle and transfer case with upgrades.

The 29 year old interior definitely needs some help to improve the comfort. The sagging bench seat was the biggest problem. I pulled it out and vacuum years of grub from the floor. Also put in a new starter.

I've put just over 2k miles on it since replacement and it's been great.

I began engine troubleshooting by installing a new fuel filter and fuel pump. That worked for one short drive. I replaced the Idle Control Valve, as well as most of the wiring to clean grounds. Another short drive and it died, no start. I kept throwing parts at it such as a crankshaft position sensor and ignition module, and it drove again.... about 4 miles. Finally I took it to TimBukThree Automotive in Westcliffe, CO who works on CJs, YJs, XJs and MJs regularly. He found the ECU was failing and replaced it. It runs great now.

I picked up this truck for around-town parts runs and to keep my Ram 2500 parked. I've never seen a Comanche with a flatbed and I'm hoping to use the bed for axles, tires and such for my jeep projects. TBI 2.5L, AX-5. At some point in life it was converted 2wd to 4wd with a cable-actuated Dana30 and a 207 t case. It ran like crap, barely idles, power steering leaks, valve cover leaks, but it was only 1500$ on FB marketplace.