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Hey guys, I recently bought a new daily driver and I don't really need the comanche any more, but instead of selling it I thought about making it an offroad only buggy. Take the box off, Maybe a cage, eventually bigger tires. I've never really seen anything like this, has anyone done it or have any pics of it? I'd like to do a SOA in the rear but then what needs to be done at the front? The truck already has a 4" lift on it with 31s. I know a guy that has some 37s for really cheap, but I'm going to need a new axle before that happens. Thanks

It doesn't seem like there is something staying on draining the battery because I went to mexico for a week and it still started fine when I got back. It seems like it just dies from starting and then for whatever reason it isn't charging.

Ok so I tried testing everything, hardly any drain on the battery when nothing is on so there isn't anything on that could be draining it. Output on the alt is good, I put my practically brand new battery from my other car in it to see if that would help but no, I had to jump it today to get home. I have no idea what could be causing this, any other suggestions? Thanks

Yep, did the load test. Thanks for that link, I'll try doing that today.

Hey guys, I have a 2.5L, its not stock in my truck, the PO says it was replaced from a cherokee, didn't know the year though. Anyways my battery recently started going dead so I replaced the alternator and now it still didn't seem to stay charged so I took the alternator back and got a new one and It still goes dead. I checked the output on the alternator and it seemed to be working fine but the battery just doesnt seem to last long until I have to charge it again. I also tested the battery and it is good. Is there anywhere I should check for a power drain? I can't find any lights that don't turn off, not sure what else it could be, any tips?

I have recently started being able to smell oil in my truck for some reason, I occasionally got a smell of it before but when i was driving home today it smelled really strong and I could smell it the whole way home. Engine oil is still full, any ideas on what is causing this? Thanks

Well sorry if I offended anyone by not following directions but I would rather bring the truck home and fix whatever is needed instead of trying to do it on the side of the road. 10 seconds might have been an exaggeration but it's not like I drove it home or revved it up really high, just pulled it onto the trailer because I didn't have a come-along with me. I'm not really all that worried about something to happen to the engine because that's just an excuse for a bigger one.

I just started it to get it on to the trailer so I could get it home and do everything else that needed to be done. Only ran it for about 10 seconds.

We took the plugs out and turned it over and then tried starting it, and she ran perfect. I decided I should still trailer it home because there was water in the oil and it was about a 30min drive. Here's the oil that came out. Got some fresh oil, new filter, plugs and air cleaner.

Ok I'll check tomorrow, what if there is water in it?

It didn't look like it was that deep but I guess I was wrong :oops: I got stuck about half way through it and it pretty much stalled right away. We pulled it out and tried turning it over but nothing happened, after letting it dry for half an hour it would turn over but still won't start. We towed it out to the road but it was getting dark and we didn't bring much tools or anything so it's still sitting there now. I'll go back tomorrow and either try and get it running or trailer it home, any recommendations on what to do when I get out there tomorrow? I don't really know where so start with this. Thanks

Swapped the flashers and now they work. The hazards still seem to work too somehow?

So on my 87 comanche the signals don't seem to be working, I checked the fuse and it was good. The 4 way flashers work and the indicator on the dash works when they are on. When the signal is activated nothing happens and the lights on the dash don't come on either? What could that be? Hopefully get some answers soon so I can fix it tomorrow and have it slightly more street legal. Thanks

Well it seems like the balancing fixed it. Got it going 70km down my road today, started feeling a bit shaky but I couldnt go faster because the road isn't long enough and I don't want to go too far away without insurance.

What do I do to check the ball joints? I'm in Nanoose bay, near Nanaimo.