bpm4x4 Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 I have been working on this pile of rust since 2003. Most of it has been done on weekends, when I had some time. I know of many people who have done what I did in one weekend, or a little more, and I don't care. Image Not Found I still need a floor, and I should hook up the t-case lever (don't know why, its always going to be in 4-low). sorry about the big pic Brian
Impact Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 I have been working on this pile of rust since 2003. Most of it has been done on weekends, when I had some time. I know of many people who have done what I did in one weekend, or a little more, and I don't care. Image Not Found I still need a floor, and I should hook up the t-case lever (don't know why, its always going to be in 4-low). sorry about the big pic Brian Do you have any other pictures? Any info on it, lift, tires, axles, etc?
bryans87MJ Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 Looks nice man. Though I see the front springs are pretty arched due to the short arms.
bpm4x4 Posted November 30, 2008 Author Posted November 30, 2008 yeah, the short arms are going to have to go, but I am going to wheel it for a while before I do that. Here's a link to all of the pics I have of the Jeep. Suspension: Rubicon Express 4.5" lift front with ACOS Front axle: Waggy Dana 44, 4.56 gears, ARB Locker Rear axle: Ford 9" with mini spool, 31 spline moser shafts SOA 35"x15.5 Swamper SX tires on Allied beadlocks
Impact Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 yeah, the short arms are going to have to go, but I am going to wheel it for a while before I do that. Here's a link to all of the pics I have of the Jeep. Suspension: Rubicon Express 4.5" lift front with ACOS Front axle: Waggy Dana 44, 4.56 gears, ARB Locker Rear axle: Ford 9" with mini spool, 31 spline moser shafts SOA 35"x15.5 Swamper SX tires on Allied beadlocks How hard was it to swap the axles in? Are you using Rubicon Express short arms? Are you running the inline 6 engine or have you swapped something else in????????
bpm4x4 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Posted December 2, 2008 How hard was it to swap the axles in? Are you using Rubicon Express short arms? Are you running the inline 6 engine or have you swapped something else in???????? Axle swap was not hard, but I do not recommend the rubicon express mount kit with the Waggy front (the TNT kit looks better). I had a friend weld the brackets on the front and new spring pads on the rear, if I would have tried that I am sure it would have failed right away. I have the Rubicon short arms for now, but hope to go long arm later. Engine is bone stock 4.0 Renix. Exhaust was modified by the previous owner (no cat, y-pipe into dual worn out Thrush glasspack mufflers). Brian :banana:
Impact Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 How hard was it to swap the axles in? Are you using Rubicon Express short arms? Are you running the inline 6 engine or have you swapped something else in???????? Axle swap was not hard, but I do not recommend the rubicon express mount kit with the Waggy front (the TNT kit looks better). I had a friend weld the brackets on the front and new spring pads on the rear, if I would have tried that I am sure it would have failed right away. I have the Rubicon short arms for now, but hope to go long arm later. Engine is bone stock 4.0 Renix. Exhaust was modified by the previous owner (no cat, y-pipe into dual worn out Thrush glasspack mufflers). Brian :banana: Cool.... love the size of tires and the offset that the axles add! I got a little turned on when I saw the "dual" exhaust... Thought you had something hidding under the hood.... lol
bpm4x4 Posted July 20, 2009 Author Posted July 20, 2009 Only updates are The Comanche runs great now, I unhooked the EGR, and slowly poured a half quart of ATF down the throttle body. I also have a floor (which looks like crap, but works) :clapping:
reson46 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 and slowly poured a half quart of ATF down the throttle body :huh???: You realize what ATF stands for - Automatic Transmission Fluid? It works much better in automatic transmissions. :hmm: Willy
freakjeep93 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 yea i agree so what did that acomplish if it did anything at all?? :huh???: :redX:
Darren Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 and slowly poured a half quart of ATF down the throttle body :huh???: You realize what ATF stands for - Automatic Transmission Fluid? It works much better in automatic transmissions. :hmm: Willy That's how you fill up the transmission. Duh Willy! You should know that.
bpm4x4 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Posted September 3, 2009 I was told that it would help clean out the motor, and I think it did help. Here it is on a rest run, I realized that I forgot to tighten up the LCA mounts. Going to put it through it's paces this weekend, will post up pics of the aftermath, and maybe a few action shots too. Image Not Found
bpm4x4 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Posted September 10, 2009 nice little flex shot Image Not Found later that day (yes that is a water/mud line on the headlight, a little deep) Image Not Found Broke the tow strap, I should have used mine (it was new) now I need a new radiator (that one had 10 miles on it) Image Not Found
bpm4x4 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Posted October 30, 2009 Ok so I fixed the radiator and put in a different grill, I went out again and had more trouble, and now have a beauty mark.
garyindiane Posted October 30, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009 The axles give the MJ a nice stance :thumbsup: -Gary
bpm4x4 Posted November 1, 2009 Author Posted November 1, 2009 I think I am going to sell those tires and either go to 36" or to 34" LTB. I am going to try to find some tires I can try out down there.
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