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ZJ = '93-'98 Grand Cherokee. I'd pick a set from a salvage yard before buying new. For one, it'd probably be cheaper (which I'm all about) and second, even if they don't get you as low as you'd like you can go old school and start cutting the spring. I'm sure many here would shy away from cutting coils (sure, plenty have done it, but it still doesn't make it the best solution), but for that matter you could cut the coils you already have. It will affect spring rate and whatnot, but a cut coil is a cut coil regardless if it came from the rear of a Grand Cherokee or from what's already in your truck. If you go that route, the it turns into a guessing game. Only cut a half coil off from the spring at a time. That way you can sneak up on it instead of just jumping and over doing it.

:doh: Find someone who does. Anyhow... back on topic, this is the route I'd go with. This topic comes up from time to time and this seems to be what comes up most.

You are correct, sir. Dude's name is Comanche Camper and his truck is incredible. http://comancheclub.com/topic/41584-91-with-camper-suspension-upgrade/

Plenty of us VW/Jeep guys around here. I've got a couple aircooled, but I also helped my brother build his '87 Cabby VR6. Stupid fun car!... anyhow, you should really put together a build thread. :D

I used autozone 2inch blocks n yea Home Depot diy lip lol. Could find anything else to make it with. Really wanted that red comanche race car lip but can't find it I'd go the same route that so many VW guys go when making up a DIY spoiler use a spoiler or the plastic lower portion of a newer bumper. Maybe mid '90s Explorer or something similar. As for the real deal, unless you remove one from a SCCA truck there really isn't any other options. Might be one leftover floating around out there, but highly doubt that guy would be willing to give it up. :peek: I like the look of your truck. You should really put together a build thread. :thumbsup:

Very cool. I'm a big fan of Wes Anderson films and this definitely has a similar feel to it. I like it!

What did you do to lower the rear?... blocks, I assume? Also... uh... that a piece of lawn edging being used as a front spoiler? :hmm:

Small fortune?... off of a Jeep site?... I think you're forgetting one major problem here. Raise your hand if you consider yourself a cheap-skate. :waving: Yeah... me too. You're probably right. If I crank out some of these, I'd only sell the adapter frame. Too much liability in just about everything these days so if I've got my hands on less parts, the less that things could potentially be any of my fault. Pretty much just a fancy piece of stainless... that's what I would offer. If the buyer were to choose to put some barb fittings in it, cut up their fuel sender, install some fuel hoses, and install it using a fresh o-ring and locking ring then that's totally up to them. :D He's in Minnesota, not Ohio. Thanks, Marcel. :thumbsup:

Or something like that, anyhow: ... something I've been prototyping over this winter season. Plans are to make up a few to see if it's something that others just might need.

Don't mean to crap up your thread, but I really like the look that this guy did in THIS THREAD:

I'd think it depends on the speed limit. Their average speed on the track was only 77.3 MPH, anyhow. :driving:

Dig. One must dig to find the good stuff. Or just stumble on it by accident like how I usually find this stuff. :D

Well... the Super Bowl is on, but what am I watching tonight (twice, actually) that really puts me on the edge of my seat? How about a race that happened in '87? I just found this and I just can't get enough of it! The bumping and drafting is just like Tommy described it! That, and it's nice to put a face to Max Jones... the rival that John Archer spoke so fondly of in his stories of trading paint in the days of Jeep Motorsports. Just about jumping off my couch during the whole thing... even though I knew who'd win right from the get-go! Always amazed when I stumble on something new to me through my search for more SCCA knowledge. Even more of a joy for me to watch a race right around my home stomping grounds! Enjoy!!!

We’ve all got projects, right? Even if you think you don’t, think about your truck like this… Did you purchase your truck and immediately start working on it to get it back on the road? I’m sure that sounds all too familiar to most of us here on CC. This month we celebrate this type of automotive decision making process! This month we can't help but recognize… onlyinajeep726's '86 Custom!!! YEAR/MODEL ●1986 Jeep Comanche Custom ENGINE/PERFORMANCE ● 4.0L Inline-6 (from a ’90 XJ) DRIVETRAIN ● AX-15 5-speed (external slave, from a ’96 XJ) NP242 Full-time 4WD (from a ’92 XJ) COOLING ● Open-style cooling, Moreso metal filler neck in upper hose ELECTRICAL/IGNITION ● Factory ’90 XJ Laredo harness, ECU and ICM NSS bypass (since the engine is mated to a manual now) SUSPENSION/STEERING ● 4.0L front coils + 1.75” spacers Chevy 2” lowering shackles Stock ’90 XJ steering box and original ’86 linkages INTERIOR ● Still a work in progress, but… Gray dash and steering column swapped in (from an ’88 XJ) HVAC box swapped in (for A/C in the future) Floors bed lined, trim painted black, original bench seat (for now), XJ seat belts swapped in Euramtec B-pillar lights, 6.5” Pyle subwoofers and tweeters in the door, etc, etc. BRAKES ● WJ dual-diaphragm booster XJ block/proportion valve swapped in Level-sensing MJ prop valve removed LIGHTING ● 6000K HID headlights and Rampage 5” x 7” H4 housings LED front turn signals Two 4” LED 30° spot lights Euramtec B-pillar lights EXTERIOR ● Rattle can “Heritage Red” paint job done by yours truly Bed lined lower section of body Dented rear bumper (will get fixed sooner or later) Cherry Bomb Pro #7477 muffler and dual exhaust WHEELS/TIRES ● Factory 9-hole 15” x 6” steel rims painted gloss black and original chrome trim rings 225/70R15 Nexen radial SUV tires MISCELLANEOUS ● Painted the gas tank gloss red and embossed “Jet Fuel Only” on bottom Electric fan override switch Tool box How she looked as of Jan. 15th, 2013: How it looks as of Jan. 15th, 2014 (an exact year later): Freshly painted engine bay: XJ engine placed in MJ: My drivetrain ready to go in: Dash and HVAC box installed: Recent interior work... Been too cold outside to continue: And just another random shot I took when my dad and I were setting up my daughter's play house in the back yard: Read the whole story here! Remember That One Time?... Tell Us Your Best MJ Story ● I have had my MJ since January 15th, 2013. It started life as a basic ’86 MJ, housing a 2.5L and AX4. It ran but wasn’t reliable enough to drive as it had some issues. A few months of it sitting in the garage, I decided that given I had a donor XJ, I would tackle a 4.0L swap and swap in an AX-15. That process started in June of 2013. Long story short, after spending countless nights in the garage and getting some serious grief from my wife, I was finally gifted with the fruits of my labor. On October 10th, 2013, nearly ten months after purchasing my MJ, she had new life and I got to hear and feel the awesomeness of that 4.0L purr under the hood. That moment was very gratifying and made it all worth it. My MJ is now my daily driver. CC is Awesome!... Why Do You Think So? ● I joined CC a few days before purchasing my MJ and in the year or so of being on this forum, I have learned so much from the members here. Everyone has been very helpful and never critical even when I may have said something stupid. It’s nice to be able to share such a strong love for such a relatively rare truck. You guys have built an excellent forum and the information here is priceless. ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● Shawn, you did what so many of us do just to keep our MJs on the road. You, on the other hand, went so many steps further than just a quick tune up and a fresh change of tires. How many wanted ads are on here of members looking for a truck… just not an ’86, right? You took what so many people would prefer not to start with and force-fed it new life! So, I’ll say it again that this month we celebrate those projects that exist just to keep a vehicle on the road. It might not be the easiest solution, but some of us just prefer a little more of a challenge to make sure they’re driving something cool. While your truck seems simple and not too flashy, it serves its purpose as a daily driver and as a truck. While it’s not quite finished, I think it’s great what you’ve done! A very well deserved congratulations this month. -Ben Click here to view the article

You selling the Dodge instead? :???:

I tried these on a long box and the one hit the fuel tank. Could probably loosen the straps for the tank and shift things around to make things fit and play nicely together, but it'd still be pretty tight.

:( I wish I had a 2.5 MJ...

I first read this two hours ago. For the life of me, I can't come up with a smart @$$ answer. :doh: I'd say for those who might find another passed out with bottle in hand... wouldn't want anything to evaporate or spill anyhow. :dunno:

Sorry, Jim. I had the package all wrapped up and to the post office. Went right up to the counter with this big ol' box... they weighted it... and I was asked the usual interrogation of what's in the box. Apparently you can't send any liquids through the mail... much less any liquids with the alcoholic persuasion. Post office lady- "Any fragile, liquid, perishable, potentially hazardous, flamable?" :no: Me- "No! No liquids at all, ma'am!" :idea: Post office lady- *while moving the box* "Okay... that'll be..." :hmm: Big ol' box- "CLANK! CRASH!" Post office lady- "Sir, your package appears to be leaking and sticky." :smart: Me- "Uh..." :oops: Post office lady- :rolleyes: Me- :???: Post office lady- :brows: Me- :huh???: Post office lady- :crossfingers: Me- "Sorry, ma'am... the wife is waiting out in the car." :help: Post office lady- "Uh... no, sir. The package to be sent..." :shake: Me- "Oh! What a relief!" :banana: Things got a little carried away. Sure glad we got that story straightened out!

Always neat to see another one of these pop up. Could you post a picture of the plate? What number is it?

Really interested in what you find with this. I want to say that the '96 XJ fuel sender is a different animal from the '95 and down. Have a look at THIS BUILD. Pretty much the same story as you... '87 MJ + '96 XJ.

That was fast... Have something else in mind to replace it?

Very cool, Jim! Once you have things cleaned up, could you take some closer pictures of how the accessories are mounted along with engine to trans adapter? I think I see some square tube brackets, but not quite sure what I'm looking at with the trans... adapter of some kind? Also, that exhaust manifold been modified?... very interested in what you've got going on here. :popcorn:

Been wondering about where you ran off to lately. Welcome back, Brent! :cheers:

Shelbyluvv did this a little while ago with some aircraft stripper. Pictures are dead, but HERE'S THE LINK.