relyt120 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Seems like I've had a busy week...well Today I got the parts for the brake booster upgrade out of a fresh xj @ the jy Also managed to grab the valve cover to help with my blow by issue And some clean sun visors All and all a good haul.($45) Also monitoring the fuel problem I have had after changing the filter. :wrench: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Did work today... Replaced the MAP sensor...actually made my issue more frequent. Had to drive a bit to find a auto parts store with the o2 sensor in stock but went and grabbed that and thru it on. NOTE TO SELF: even though its about to rain be sure to let the jeep cool down before replacing the o2 sensor...it will be f***ing hot. :doh: Haven't driven it much since replacing the o2 sensor but so far so good. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Applyed a fresh coat of bedliner to my lower doors and rockers. Looks much better :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Finally got my power mirrors wired up to my homemade control module :wrench: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche12 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 put my jeep parts on sale viewtopic.php?f=24&t=37041 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenobian_84 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 In the process of swapping alternators. The duo of AMC and the PO are formidible. I believe the PO used a longer bolt for the top bracket mount.... :roll: Have to tap it at the end to get it against the bracket. It's definitely going in the trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Had to get my tire repaired....nail. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandfish88 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Got my wrangler mtrs(used) mounted, and drove my truck around for a while with my windows down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo_j Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Installed new outer axle u-joints and timken unihubs. Also changed the Dana 44 pinion yoke to a u-bolt style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandfish88 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Just stuck my comanche club stickers on today :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 had an awesome u pull it score today! saw 2 Comanches!! will post pics and more info in tge pub after I get home tonight :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Got first batch of stuff back from paint shop :D That's right there're in the house, don't want them to get hurt in the garage :chillin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Got first batch of stuff back from paint shop :D That's right there're in the house, don't want them to get hurt in the garage :chillin: very nice! :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Every time I walk by: :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Got my wrangler mtrs(used) mounted, and drove my truck around for a while with my windows down. Very nice. (Go Steelers.) :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Had to play McGuyver to get the new and improved fan controller working properly, and then tightened the winch bolts that had somehow worked loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilecenturyfarm Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 got the floorboards fixed, interior bedlined, done my CAD fix and got all the old vac lines pulled and capped off. going tomorrow to pick up some 2 door xj seats i found and a center console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo_j Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 :dunce: :dunce: Managed to get it stuck in my friggin driveway. I forgot I still had the front drive shaft out, put it in 4x4 and tried to go up the bank on my drive way. I managed to get the hitch slammed into the asphalt high centering the rear wheels, a locker does no good when both tires are in the air. While on the bank I'm looking at the front tires thinking oh gawd I broke something then I realized oh crap. I had to walk up the to garage and install the front drive shaft while it was stuck on the bank. It wasn't alot of fun as I kept sliding down the bank. The pictures don't really show how steep it is, my driveway is a 30% grade and the bank is the cut out, I get airborne on the 100cc dirtbike with only the run of the width of the driveway. It was kinda un-nerving being under the truck, knowing it's steep enough the brakes woulnt hold it, and having to take it out of gear so i could spin the yokes to align the shaft. It kept popping and creaking down as the hitch dug further into the asphalt and tore it up. Wife is not happy with me at all. :dunce: :dunce: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 You could have left it in gear and put the transfer case in 2wd to be able to spin the front yoke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody4359 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 squared up the axle (was 3/4" off) and thinik i finally found my mysteriouse clunking after i have pulled the dash, cutout/welded new filler plate for the steering shaft that was rubbing the firewall and numerouse other things... stinkin heim has a bit of play. tomorrow ill swap in the IRO double shear tackbar that i have been thinking of getting rid of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I bought one of those for Sparkles, but have reservations about putting it in. The holes through the frame side bracket are larger than 1/2", possibly as large as 13mm. The bolt on that side of the track bar is only 12mm. That would give the trackbar 1mm of slop. The stock trackbar that is under there now has some slop, but less than that. The loud clunking when going from a left turn into a right turn and vice versa is one of the reasons I want to replace it. On top of that, the rubber bushings when installed are almost 1 9/16" thick, the metal spacers are a fuzz longer at 1 9/16" even. So far so good, but the space for the track bar in the frame side bracket is almost 1 3/4", which would cause the track bar so slide around on the bolt. I don't think tightening the bolt would draw the sides of the bracket tight either, as they are 1/4" thick steel with a 1/4" thick support between them. I've been thinking about drilling out the hole to use a larger bolt, but the only 7/8 O.D. bushing I can find is for a 5/8 bolt which might be overkill, and that bushing is only 1 1/2" long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 And now the reason I wen to this topic to begin with, did a bit of work on Wilbur yesterday: Rotated the tires. royally messed up one of the wheel studs while removing the lug nuts, so I had to replace it, then I removed the bent, mangled and buckled trailer hitch. Still haven't figured out what I'm going to do for a rear recovery point now, but I should really do something before tomorrow, and have to have one for next week Saturday. Next I got the griner out and cut the outer bed skin off the driver side. All dented, huge hole rusted through above the wheel and the flare was flopping in the wind. Looks more presentable. Passenger side looks just as bad and will be done next week. Plans for this winter are to flip the rear springs around, but leaving the wheel base the same, then cutting a bunch off the frame, and installing a custom bumper with hitch and shackle mounts built in that would also act as the mounting point for the spring shackles. Then custom bed just large enough for fuel cell, toolbox, cooler and spare tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody4359 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I've been thinking about drilling out the hole to use a larger bolt, but the only 7/8 O.D. bushing I can find is for a 5/8 bolt which might be overkill, and that bushing is only 1 1/2" long. overkill is under rated :D i did notice today that the IRO trackbar bolt was much smaller than the Rk i pulled, just figured the PO drilled the hole out. as a quick fix i just threw it in and adjusted the axle over, almost an inch to center it from when i installed the new lift/axles :eek: now the track bar is centered but I'm going to sleeve it seeing as i only have 1" of 7/8" rod left in the bar. driver side needs to be pushed ahead another 1/4" to be a close tape measure setup then figure out what pinion angle i need for the rubi low pinion. took it out for a spin around town, definatley doesnt handle like the GLI..... going to put the sway bar back on but atleast that clunk is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 gave Blue a much needed bath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMJNUT Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 did a few things over the past few weeks: Towed a 1979 Lincoln Continental Custom back to a friends house...glad I had the Luk Pro gold clutch to manage the torque needed to tow strap a 3 ton car on top of the 1 ton comanche weight. Ran Red Cone, it did well this time, last time it blew a clutch line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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