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Shocks are on and we took the (new to us) popup on its maiden voyage outside the yard. Spent the weekend at a local campground. My pulled it great. Looking forward to longer and more adventures trips with our new little abode. My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t

Welcome to the community. If you provide a few more details about the truck you will possible gain more interest. Also after 10 posts the classified section will be made available there and you could list your truck for sale.

Yay me! Lol My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t

Friday I got the new springs, and ahackles installed along with a set of re 3.5" front coils. I'm extremely happy with the stance. Waiting on the new bilsteins to arrive. My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t

What do i win? My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t

parking brake switch contact

well count mine out of this. I am waiting on new shocks so currently not on the road....lol

For the love of all that is MJ Please don't do that to a Jeep. I am not a motor oil expert, but have been in alot of motors and I will never buy a quaker state, or pennzoil product. I have seen the internals of engines that were run on these oils almost exclusively since new, along with many other, and in my experience they were absolutely horrible with deposits in the oil system. I was told years ago that quaker state used to use parrafin in there oil to help quiet motors. Unfortunatly the heat cycles of the motor basically turn all the internal components into wicks at a candle dipping contest and covers them in wax. Again, I am not an expert and will never claim to be this is just based on information and experiences I have collected in my life. YMMV

HAHAHAHA Don't try to figure out how you truck goes together after too many Peach Crown Sweet teas..... I looked at this post this morning and called my self a bunch of names. I know which way they mount, but apparently I didn't last night. lmao Don't worry there is no harm done. I knew I was in no state to wrench on the truck. Glad I didn't decide to put them on last night. The Springs were $440ish for the pair and the shackles were $32/ea. on amazon. I also bought new ubolts through General Spring.

Crappy resto/repaint. Didnt have the brains to fix/finish it. My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t

I have my springs and new ford f150 shackles. Problem is the ford shackles are a bit small fot the wrap. Do you guys think it would be on to notch the shackles for clearance? I have marked a shackle with a rough idea of what needs notched. Note: I would remove all the material inside the silver line. This is just a rough estimate. Haven't really measured yet. My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t

Thanks alot, you know there are things that can't be unseen. And this is one for me. You just absolutely ruined these wheels for me. Way to go man. Lmao My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t

Yes but just slightly. I re-read my post before and think I need to clarify I am running 2" COIL spacers. No wheel spacers. Turbine wheels with 31 general grabbers. My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t

I am running wj arms with 2" spacers. The only grinding I had to do was to the bushing width. I didn't do any additional grinding like pete did. I do get a little rub at full lock with my 31's but I know it happens and just don't turn it that tight. lol

I added led tails, cargo, and front marker lights. Nothing exotic just changed out bulbs. I also go my 7 pin trailer harnes mounted, not fully wired. I am awaiting the arrival of more parts in the next few days. Maybe I can remember to take some pics this time......

Before Rona came along I was a residential framer. Starting a roofing job on monday. Roofing isn't my favorite but i like it better than sitting at home. I have always worked with my hands. I spun wrenches for a number of years after school, then I discovered construction and love to build. Framing and concrete are my favorites but I am not really opposed to any sort of manual labor.

oh boy oh boy I am super excited. Apparently all I had to do was buy the wife a pop up camper. I got the approval and ordered a set of General Spring Military Wrap springs. New ford f 150 shackles. RE 3.5" front springs. New front spring isolators. Just waiting on the parts to arrive. I might have slipped in a few other goodies too......

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The duct tape you see is probably original. Its a good idea to go through the harness and fix these connections. There are crimp connector from the factory and should be replaced with a good solder joint and heat shrink tubing. The fittings in the radiator are usually for a built in automatic trans cooler. If you have a manual tranny they would have just been left vacant from the factory. Are you looking for the temp switch or just wondering why there are connectors missing on the radiator?

Thats kinda what I figured. Guess it really doesnt matter since turbines trump all. My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t

Is there any way to tell what wheels these would have been from the factory? Just curious, I recived the truck with a set of steel rims on it. "WJN 15" Aluminum Wheels"

You may not want to use a set screw in there. I believe the plastic pins are there to allow it to collapse in the event of a head on collision. with out the plastic the steering shaft becomes a giant harpoon aimed right at the driver. Might not be bad to use a really low grade bolt, but I am not an expert.....

Awesome thread. I am prepping to tackle this myself. I still need the brake switch and a lower speedo cable. Edit: Apparently I also need the bracket to mount the brake vacuum switch. Any idea where I can source one?

This weekend was an interesting on for the MJ. Started out like any other friday morning but by 1pm I was elbow deep in my buddys excursion. He came in my drive doing 2mph and what sounded like 50,000 rpm. We new the transmission was getting close but neither of us was prepared for the sudden death. So the MJ had to sleep outside for the weekend but it became more fun on monday morning. I woke up at the but crack of dawn to take the MJ, with the transmission loaded the night before and strapped securely in the bed. Drove to my buddys house about 20mins south and picked him and a fresh cup of coffee up. Drove approximately 30mins north to the local tranny shop to exchange his junk for a fresh rebuild. We pull into the tranny shop parking lot and I parked the MJ. We climb out and I just about crapped my drawers. There under my baby is a puddle the size of a large wheelbarrow tub in the middle of what was a dry parking spot. After a very short investigation we realized the torque coverter had fallen from his trans and turned my MJ into a bit of a rolling, Mercron filled swimming pool. Boy was I relieved. Long story short we made it back to the shop with a trans that functions as it should and my buddy was back on the road about 2pm yesterday. The best part about it all is I get all day today to wash out the bed and the rest of the truck. But thats ok it was due for a bath. I will try to remember to take some pics of before and after....

That helps a ton. Now to get mine in and work on the install. .....