1988 Comanche Project

[Twisty]

So I just measured my rims, and they appear to be 5.625" wide! Much narrower than I expected. I thought they were around 7" wide.

[Twisty]

Wow, I was just looking back at this thread, and realized that it has been forever since I've updated it.

 

My MJ has changed a lot since the last pics. I can't believe it was ever that straight!!

 

In December 2009, I started my 1 tons swap. Axles are 1979 HP D60, and 1978 GM 14bff. 5.38 gears, welded diffs, hydro steering, 37" Cooper Discoverer STTs, H2 wheels, 3 link front.

 

I sold a bunch of my parts that I used to fund the swap to people on this forum. My axles, control arms, and wheel spacers....were all sold on this site.

 

Here is where I did my project. From beginning to end, it took me 8 months. And yes, I worked on it throughout the winter in my driveway.

 

Here's what the MJ looked like the first day that I drove it in 8 months.

 

 

 

But after having it out a few times, I hated how long it was...so I cut it up.

 

 

Here is how long it was before.

 

 

And here is what I did to it. (less than a week before I had to leave for a wheeling trip, I might add)

 

 

I rebuilt the rear bumper, and welded it to the rear frame. I then built shackle mounts off of the bumper, and tied them into the frame.

 

 

 

 

Here are some wheeling pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

And if you're interested, my build thread on Pirate. I have MANY more pictures detailing my 1 ton swap through the 8 month build time.

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=814406

 

 

And my new-est addition, is a 1997+ front clip, and fenders.

 

And I also picked up another 1979 HP D60 for $300. I'm thinking of HP rear steer sometime soon. :D

[Darren]

I love those H2 wheels.

[Twisty]

Thought I'd update this again. Now its sitting on 42 Iroks. I'm at the point that I'm ready to chop the frame, link, cage, and buggify the entire thing. I have a pair of 16" travel 2.0" SAW air shocks for the rear, and a pair of 14" travel 2.5" Fox air shocks for the front. Just waiting for 1 more wheeling weekend then its under the knife.

 

Ignore the wooden bumper. It is an inside joke for my club. :D