wolfpackjeeper Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Just got a 1989 Jeep Comanche Base model, not even power steering ax4 2.5l 2wd exterior is in great condition interior is not bad either Plans: Option 1: 2500 front end bucket seats and center console possible late model dash conversion lower it a tad 4.7 stroker and nv3550 swap add power steering Option2: same as option 1 except for 4wd conversion and raise it a tad option 3: realize that this thing gets 25mpg as is, and don't fawk with it, as I already have a lifted strokered cherokee. Still add power steering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 three my lord...three! (apologies to Shrek) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I like option #1 personally :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejndssn Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 the choice for me would be 3 first then option 2 if the fuel was not a problem :brows: since you are having fun with your cherokee i would keep it stock as much as possible and maybe make a 4wd with minor mods then you know the rest of the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james750 Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I would go with option 2. I didnt know that there were any models w/o power steering/brakes. :hmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpackjeeper Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 yea, it is a base model. dummy gauges manusal steering. It is supposed to have power brakes but the booster is shot. on a plus not I finally found a low side pressure switch, but when I filled it, the air got nice and cold, then the high side hose burst(exciting). so I figure I should probably change out the expansion block valve and and fix the hose soon. Probably replace the other and the reciever drier while I am at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Yeah, the discharge hose is a common problem because it runs right against the battery. Mine exploded on me too. I had to replace the condenser along with the hose because the hose stripped the threads off of the condenser when I removed it...and yes, you need to repalce the drier at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpackjeeper Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 ok, so far I have cleaned it and I took the front end plastics off and repainted them gloss black. I also cleaned the crap out of all the windows in preparation for tinting them.. On that note does anybody have pictures of their clean stock truck with tinted windows? I am about to order a precut kit off ebay but don't know if I want 20% or 35%. I am not terribly worried about the police I have an air force sticker and a base pass on the truck, its like having a "give me a warning" pass. I just don't know which would be better. I need to jump on the power steering bandwagon soon, and I need to get some new ac hoses made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpackjeeper Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 GOt my new stereo in today. Got a Pioneer p6000ub head unit that is freikin sweet, and some nice speakers for the doors. This thing is def heading towards the street look. I hope to get some ford ranger coils soon, though I am not sure how much drop they would give me. I also realized that now that I have a pickup my remote mount turbo idea can come back alive eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I say go with 2 or 3. Or go in beween and leave out the stroker. I have seen a Cherokee that was lowered. In my opinion lift it or leave it alone. Either way you have a nice start it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpackjeeper Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 well today I snatched a nice looking set af gauges from the JY. They even have the right color trim backing. reset my odometer to zero, I'm exempt on my title, so that way it will be much easier to keep track of stuff. The swap was a breeze, now I just need to get the two sending units so that oil and coolant temp will read correctly. Scored a dash clock while I was at it, but I forgot to grab the cigarette lighter socket part. I was looking for a 97+ conversion for the front but could not find one, nor could I find a set of window sashes that were worth grabbing. I need to get some more pictures up soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpackjeeper Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 New update: got my 20% tint on the front, looks good, not professional, but good. We will have to see how it cures over the next couple of days, but I think it is going to be pretty solid. I also got my new interior lights installed, which are great, as well as getting my new gauge cluster in. The gauge cluster was a really really easy swap, and I scored a dash clock while I was at it, however I forgot to grab the cigarette lighter... I also got my new pioneer radio in. Does any music format, as well as controlling my wifes ipod, having a usb and an aux in. It also direct plas satellite radio(I will probably get sirius. It is coming along pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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