Blue88Comanche

I am repainting a fender from the JY. got the first coats on tonight. its my first time using a paint sprayer other than a spray can.. tomorrow i will post some better pics and yes I do have a better mask now.

i think the time stamp on the are wrong? sept. 31st? :???: good luck on your build! :thumbsup:

:popcorn: awesome work :thumbsup:

fabrication pretty much just starting out... don't even have a angle grinder, yet... I just have basic hand tools, electric drill, and pneumatic impact wrench... and a paint gun :D if i where to get something welded there is a machine shop in town that i have done used in the past, and they are Comanche lovers too! small project, maybe something that will take 1-3 weekends the rear D44 i snagged off an XJ i know the perches need to be moved and was going to get that machine shop to do it for me and as far as tires go currently running 225/75R15 , but plan to eventually get some 31s or 32s I thought i saw on here that the front Dana 44 from a wrangler would work but don't know what years

what jeeps came with a front Dana 44 that is useable on our Comanche's.. I have seen D44s on the front of MJs and XJs but don't know if that was ever a stock option.. I want to know what to look for when i am at the junkyard. thanks

can you drill a hole in the bolt and use a small lock? or use a cable that can be put through the bolt and locked?

My cousin text me that he can fab stuff for me at Auburn University's machine shop! :yes: But I gotta pick it up, and stick around for home games.. its only a 4 hour drive and free or cheap tickets so i guess its worth it! I just can't think of anything i need made right off.

:no: woops, typo fixed! :yes:

will it work no not with what you have, you will need a 4x4 transmission.. our Comanches from 86-mid 89 had 21 spline output shafts and mid 89-92 had 23 spline.

:agree: get a donor Cherokee or comanche, but as far as tranmissions go get a AX-15 with 23 spline output with a np231 TC.. that would have been stock from 89 up... keep in mind if you just do the part by part that there are 21 spline and 23 spline transfer cases and transmissions, and run away from any BA-10s you come across... 23 spline is better and more common (in my local Junk yards) I got a 1989 XJ 4x4 for the conversion on dads MJ for just over $400, a donor is the cheapest and best option

olive drab be i first guess

looking at the drive shaft chart my stock drive shaft is 43.25 inches from the CT to the D35.. the chart also says the D44 uses a 42.25 inch... so just to confirm I need to get a new drive shaft or have my current one shortened, or is there a way i can make due with what i have? what are some good spring perches? and i plan to keep it spring under axle.. the D44 came from a 91 Cherokee 2wd Thanks.

some more pics from this weekend new side view mirrors removing rust from dads MJ spraying on the undercoat Repainting the hood. primed and sanded i started using auto spray can paint for a temporary paint job till dad gets a real one done.. then dad bought me a paint sprayer and some automotive paint for it.. I will be playing with that after work today. Steven removing the flares from his future MJ we managed to get the "donor" XJ running, now dad wants to fix it up and get another XJ for a donor engine

went to the local pick and pull, and found a Dana 44 from a Cherokee got it for about $80 total. We also left with a front drivers side quarter panel, steering wheel and a chrome grill. Dad and I plan to return for the Chrome bumper and some other goodies we could not get.

Dad wants My little brother Steven to start helping me with the Jeeps, so we started out with an oil change Dad and i removed the old worn out track bar Chaos, our beagle puppy likes to hang out under the Jeep with me. Here he is supervising me put on the new track bar. removing the rear bumper. After I removed the bumper Mom and I straightened it out, removed the rust from the back and coated the back with undercoat.

Picked up a Dana 44 rear axel from a u pull it, along with drivers quarter panel, steering wheel, and chrome grille... Then promptly drank 3 32oz poweraid drinks at the nearest gas station, I have a feeling I will be regreting that tonight.... Painted the base coat on the hood of dads MJ and bought a new key cylinder lock for the former MJ donor... Looks like we will be fixing up an XJ. RockMJ nice little pup, our beagle Chaos, like to hang out with me under the jeeps :D

assuming you can't find or have the transfer case linkage here is a link to make it http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/view ... 2702&hilit

Black MJ: Removed rust from underside, prime underside, undercoat underside. Remove dent from rear drivers fender. remove rear bumper, remove rust, undercoat back of bumper, straighten bumper, remove dents. sand hood to remove rust and old clear coat, primed hood for paint tomorrow. painted windshield wiper arms. Red MJ: moved to back yard from side yard (no engine or brakes what fun) White XJ aka MJ donor: moved to back yard from side yard. removed parts for Dad's Jeep still to do.. remove rubberised undercoat spray from self.... first attempt failed.... lol

My AX-15 with the NP242

test fit the transfer case to the Transmission for photo op, just need transmission mount and i can get Blue running again.. repainted the Grille and light trim, replaced the track bar, and replaced the side mirrors on Dad's MJ

Is there anything i should know before i swap the cruse control stuff from the donor 89 Cherokee auto to my 88 Comanche 5 speed? I know that i will need to put a turn off switch on the clutch and brake petals. I saw somewhere saying just to have that turn off switch on one petal or the other, but i like how it is in my uncles 2001 Mercury cougar 5 speed where it cuts off when i press the clutch or the brake. should be just move over the new steering column stalk, wiring, cruse control vacuum unit and the throttle body arm that the cables connect to, did i miss something?

Thanks, I was able to swap the mirrors tonight and will post some pics.. :wrench:

:popcorn:

the top left in the diagram you posted... and on the out side of the jeep i removed 5 screws ( had to fold the mirror to get to them.)

I bought Dad some replacement mirrors for his MJ but i can't figure out how to get the old ones off, so far i have removed 5 screws.. i don't want to damage anything by prying it off