baby_krawler

Hello :waving: Neither am I lol can't you tell... Trying to learn

Thanks for the explanation mvusse! All in all sounds like upgrading the front axle costs too much money??? Like stock is on there now but I can't run 35"s on stock (well properly can I??). Disconnect-able sway bar links and Lockers are they expensive I have been trying to find a decent online aftermarket place for 4x4 and there is a bunch but I can't seem to find any that have MJ parts and I'm not to sure what stuff is applicable from XJ's and what is not :S So in the end what would you suggest I do if I want to run 35"s in the best possible situation? Thanks for the suggestion of the bumper with tow hooks will do!

Btw those pics aren't most recent (so I am told) and were during work being done.

Whao! This forum is awesome, definetly giving me the knowledge I need thanks all! Couple things with this post... 1. I meant what are lockers? 2. Are disconnect-able sway bar links useful in anyway? 3. Sorry so first of all I should re-phrase my inital statement: I haven’t acquired it yet that doesn’t happen until Early Jan but this is what I know so far, red flag me on stuff if you could :) The modifications: new 6.5" suspension lift installed new steering (stabilizer, pitman arm, trac, etc) new control arms (short arm high clearance designed for the 6.5" lift) new shocks front and rear new brakes (pads, shoes, rotors, drums, discs, etc) new OEM shift knob new paint on tailgate etc... upgraded full length console with heat duct newly rebuilt (end to end) Dana 44 rear axle re-manufactured 10k 2.5l engine rebuilt NP207 t-case (possibly being replaced with a NP242 unit if we can get it to align) tuned up shifters, drivetrain, etc... Likely next moves: bodywork on right bed side (very small spot wheels - currently has stock rubber/rims (winter rollers) I plan on getting 31” Procomps until I figure out how I am going to change gear ratio for 35” Done by end of March: Fender flares Winch Skid Plates on the important stuff Possibly offroad lights (Summer) Down the road: looks like I may regear to 5.33 but guess I need a different front axle what would you suggest?? (god knows when lol) Tow hooks (Heavy duty bumper or legit tow hook attached to frame????) CB radio (Cheapy one :) ) Fix body up completely http://www.mypicx.com/12152010/Comanche_stuff/ If anyone is close to Guelph and potentially may be available this summer to teach/help me with the front axle and gear change that would be nice otherwise looks way over my head and will pay with money I make over the summer. Thanks Again

Is pulling carpet really that necessary? Is it easy to put back? Lockers??? Everyone keeps telling me gear ratio should be changed it is 3.55 now couple people saying 5.33 so I can put some monsterous tires on her. Do I really need to? And is it an easy... lol prob not. NP-242 ? Is this good lol Feel like such a fool but how else do I learn.

Oh she runs lol! And thanks will definitely read that thread and keep my eye open around the Halton Region for parts, very good point, where do you get new parts from (like aftermarket, seem like they are a little hard to come by).

Ya ya I know the diamond plate isn't very practical but it would look pretty cool... I know a guy who got some made as tightly fitting 'floor mats' is what I would class them as, they looked pretty cool. The main thing from that though was the interior its beige and doesn't look good everything else is good... Diamond plate probably isn't a good idea now that I think of it, if it's not put in right probably would just end up trapping water eh? Anyway thanks for the warm welcome and hoping to grow and turn my 'baby krawler' into a full blown monster eventually. P.s. Anything typical for MJ's that tend to go? Also anything you suggest as a 'need' for offroading? **As you can see I have a lot to learn!**

Hi all, New to this forum, actually to the whole Jeep thing all together. Aquired a 1986 Comanche and the interior is in okay shape just not the greatest I want to rip the carpet out and put in diamond plate, also is there an easy way to change dash/dashboard and the material on door panels.... Kinda stuck on that one... Going for a blue white interior look (Typical Shelby colours would look good inside). Hoping someone could shed a little bit of light, maybe an easy solution.