89MJComanche Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I have been looking for some time, and today I kind found the right, not so right MJ and bought it. 1987 LWB. Not sure of the trim level, but it has rubber floor mats, vynl seat, AW4, and no exterior decals or cladding. It has had some minor body work done on the cab doors and fenders but over all it is in relativly good shape. The only rust spot is the typical spot above the rear fender flare but it is only on 1 side. After I detail it up, add a mild lift, some Rubicon MOAB's and GY MTR Gumbo Mudder Re-treads in the 245 flavor, a new front axle, because the shock mount is rusted and torn completly off on the drivers side, I will be ready to roll. I'll post a pic later.... right now it is already getting put to use hauling branches and pine needles and scrap lumber from my current house flip project. Do I need to change my username now?? Or since I still have the 1989 in a basket case right now can I keep it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jage Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Do I need to change my username now?? Or since I still have the 1989 in a basket case right now can I keep it?? Not sure that's what's meant by "Tech" :D Think of the wonderful usernames you could wind up with: "86878889909192MJComanches" Only 5 more MJs to collect, unless you want Long and SB in each year - or if you believe the czrap on Ebay, and then it's 6. Maybe you should just go with "MJComancheCollector" since you officially have a collection now! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89MJComanche Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 First things first is a good detail and cleaning job to be completed today. Then it is gonna get prepped and sprayed with a vortex spray on liner since I am the owner of 2 mobile operations that apply that brand of liner for local truck dealerships. I hope to have my moabs and Gumbo Mudder GYMTR Retreads back by next week and RE should have my lift here soon. What tire size is everyone running with th RE 'manche lift?? I want to run retreads and the local place only makes the mud tread up to 245 16 and 31 15" The make 265x16 in an AP tread that is kinda like the old goodyear wrangler tire, not such a great tread in my opinion, but for $40 per tire I can beat it. Will an MJ look ok with the RE SOA and 31" tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I think the tires will look a little small, but you could flex it all the way and not rub. Most people I know with SOA at 5 or 6" can fit 33's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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