SchneiderFishing Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Well here are the pics of my fist Comanche Image Not Found Wish me luck with getting it fixed up and smog'd in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Nice looking MJ. :thumbsup: If you plan on keeping the bench, which looks to be in real solid shape, just pull the covers off and put them in the wash. Let them hang to dry, no dryer. :no: They should come out pretty good. Oh in while you have it out, pull the carpet to check for rusty floorboards, then pressure wash the carpet while its out. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchneiderFishing Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Nice truck EXACT twin to mine except the rear bumper even have the same floor mats. I may have to go check my driveway to make sure mines still there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blusteve Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Orig. paint? looks great, x2 on the floorboards. Very nice comanche any plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Very nice. Looks about like mine, less a hole in the side of the bed due to rust. Do all the Colorado Red MJ's have shiny paint on them? My paint, the factory stuff according to the body shop guy, still is shiny and clean... even though the bed has rusted holes through it :fs1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 nice Jee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakineJ Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Looking good. Nice score. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchneiderFishing Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 I don't think it is factory paint. And I would bet it was repainted in Mexico. Last owner spent time on both sides of the Texas border. Originally came from North Dakota. Lots of plans and the l keeps getting longer instead of shorter Fix the P - Done Ca smog ($$$$) - done New radio - done Replace Valve Cover Gasket - In progress Brake Job - In Progress Resruface Front Brake Rotors - In progress Clean and repack lockiing hubs - In progress Install new brake pads - In progress Replace Steering Gear - In progress Replace control arm brushing - In progress Spare tire jack kit installed - purchased Registration/License Shell Paint Install Replace Gas Tank Replace Gas Cap Replace Passenger Mirror Tow wiring Fog lights Fog light switch installed Instrument cluster Oil sensor Temp sensor Interior lights Seat Repair Seat Cover Bed Carpet Kit You guys got any other suggestions. LOL I know, pull up the carpet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepcoma Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Looks very nice! Wish mine was as clean and straight as that (maybe by the end of the summer). What's the deal with that black one in the background? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchneiderFishing Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 The black one also belonged to the guy I bought this red one from but the black one was only a 4 banger. Although he claimed it to be 98% restored. Shortly after we agreed on a price for the red one he was run off the rod by a drunk driver in Mexico and rolled the black one. Bummer. He also has a white one with what he says had over 1 million miles on it. WOW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Here are a few things I could think of since I can't sleep... :yes: Replace Valve Cover Gasket - In progress People have been swapping on '92 or newer 4.0HO valve covers because they control blow-by better. Resurface Front Brake Rotors - In progress Brake rotors are cheap enough to just replace them. They warp easier/faster after being resurfaced. Install new brake pads - In progress Get Performance Friction brake pads or another aggressive type of pads(MJ/XJ brakes suck). Bleed/flush the brakes until clean fluid comes out since its probably old and contaminated. You might want swap in a '95-'96 XJ dual diaphram brake booster and master cylinder for better braking performance also. http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/ARbrakeBoosterUpgrade/BrakeBoosterUpgrade.htm Brake Job - In Progress Check the ride height valve(on the frame above the axle,has a link that goes to the rear axle) to make sure its hooked up and working. Make sure it's adjusted correctly too. Clean and repack locking hubs - In progress How are you doing this when there aren't any locking hubs used on MJ's??? (They are available from aftermarket sources but I don't see them)... Replace control arm brushing - In progress Use a Moog Problem Solver bushing kit. It costs more but is worth every penny. Replace Steering Gear - In progress If its not leaking in probably only needs an adjustment. If you do replace the steering gear get one from a late model Dodge Durango.('99+ I believe). It has a forth mounting bolt. Get the inside and outside plates that keep the frame from cracking where the gear mounts. C-ROK has brackets for 4 bolt boxes also. http://www.c-rok.com/sb.html You guys got any other suggestions. Also make sure the ball joints, trackbar and steering is tight without any play. You should also get pull points front and rear so you can be safely pulled out if needed. A slide in D-ring for your rear hitch and a set of Custom 4x4 front tow hooks will do a good job. Get a fuel tank skid plate and a transfercase skid plate for extra safety. There just was one of each in the classifed section, they might still be available. For the little bit they cost you should replace your headlights with a set of high output ones part number 6054HO. They have a 55 watt low beam instead of the stock 35 watt low beams and a 65 watt high beam instead of the stock 55 watt high beam. They are DOT approved. Then go out and properly adjust them. It will make a big difference. :brows: Change the transmission fluid, transfercase fluid(both use DexronII fluid) and change the gear lube in both axles. If it has a limited slip make sure you use the additive for it. I use 75w-140 Mopar synthetic gear lube in my Jeeps. Check the air filter and see if it needs a tune-up. Clean the throttle body bore and the throttle plate using a rag on your finger or tooth brush with carb clean while the engine is off and the throttle is wide open. clean the IAC while you are there(idle air control valve). That should keep you busy. :banana: :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchneiderFishing Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 My list just got longer :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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