BCMJ87 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 The removable mirrors thing didn't work out for me. Mine loosened up. Eventually I closed the door with the jeep on my trailer, and the mirror fell off and broke on the pavement. Hey DirtyComanche, Sorry to hear about your broken mirror.. guess I could have written a disclaimer on that. "Make sure your mirror brackets are in good condition prior to cutting mirror spring!" I've been doing the "removable mirror" thing for years on all my off-road Cherokees and have never had that issue, when I'm leaving the pavement, I make a stop to remove both mirrors and then stash them in a safe place behind the driver's seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA814 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I like my factory folding mirrors :D Truck looks good though...especially the fender trimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Thanks for your comments BJA814.. Funds are kind of low at present, so I'm doing lot's of those small things that don't cost a bundle! Keep On.. Jeepin On.. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 know that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Update: June 16 - Floor, Flaps & Ebrake Truck had not been outdoors in the rain for a few months, but I could not believe how much moisture was in the underlay Not quite as bad as it looks, most of this is just surface rust, but the driver's floor pan had been patched once already I will get the wire wheel and wire brush to all this and see what it's like after I remove the surface rust Ebrake cable had already been broken, now's the time for the hand brake install Other than the cables, here's the three hand brake parts from the donor Cherokee After all the measurements one hand ebrake is installed, only needs a new set of cables downunder Ebrake done.. oh ya.. I forgot to mention that I removed the bench seat and installed my bucket seats Removed factory mud flaps from the box wheel wells.. what a great discovery this is! These 3 mud flap pieces are just perfect to use in the front wheel wells after fender trimming and raised flares Thought I'd post this strange looking XJ Cherokee photo.. ha ha! Keep Jeepin On.. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Update: June 24 - Remove Power Steering pump / steering box, alternator and other parts from Cherokee 4.0L 6cyl engine I've been busy since last update: - Presently working floors preparing for new metal - Did the door hinge and pin cut to have removable doors - Preparing to pull engine / trans & tcase from donor Cherokee The plan here is to re & re the power steering from the Cherokee to the Comanche I will also remove the alternator along with brackets as they mount at the bottom compared to the Comanche which mounts on the top.. I will be able to run two alternators Alternator's out, just have to pull the brackets Power steering pump is out, the bracket on the Comanche will accept the Cherokee pump! The steering box is also removed to exchange the manual steering pump presently on the Comanche Work'n On.. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 Update: July 01, 2009 HAPPY :Canadaflag: CANADA DAY :huh???: Did my rear SOA today.. need to finish the front inner fenders and do the pinch seams.. maybe even add the 2" spacers till my ACOS come! Ill post up some pix shortly.. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 July 02 - Pound the Pinch Seams after fender trim & Rear Spring Over Lift Pix as promised.. I'll only show my completed Pinch Seams after Pour15 & Paint.. The step photos are on my webstie.. Completed my rear Spring Over Conversion SOA Net lift aprox. 5.5" Stance is almost were I want it: waiting on: LCA drop brackets, adjustable UCA's, adjustable Drag Link and ACOS for the last couple of inches front lift. Hey, that's it for now.. tks 4x following my TREAD! BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmelo Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 What are you doing for ebrake cables after the hand brake install? I want to do it to mine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 What are you doing for ebrake cables after the hand brake install? I want to do it to mine as well. Hey cmelo, If u go to your autoparts store (NAPA) maybe, you can purchase a universal ebrake cable kit which comes with extra long cables that u install, synch up and cutoff the extra length then you don't have to source the cables through Jeep.. also much cheaper! Tks for the question.. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Update: July 13, 2009 Been very busy with other things.. but I thought I would post up a recent photo! Keep Jeep'n on.. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 that is lookin' so great !! -wish i had some time to play with mine. -- wifes black xj has just been donated to the cause so i have that to look 4ward to. - have u seen that mj 4x4 at the wreckers just north of you, right on the highway ? i also saw the cleanest mj ive ever seen in my life on a lot in cobblehill. - they were asking 2500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronClarsen Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 that looks amazing! from what i can tell you cut your front fenders level with the header panel in the front right? then you put the stock bumper back on. could you take a close up picture of that and post it, i'm thinking about putting my stock bumper back on cuz i don't like my after market one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 that looks amazing! from what i can tell you cut your front fenders level with the header panel in the front right? then you put the stock bumper back on. could you take a close up picture of that and post it, i'm thinking about putting my stock bumper back on cuz i don't like my after market one. November 19th.. Sorry to take so long to get back to you Aaron, I think that your question may be answered in the photos one page back (pg.2) show the fender trim and further pix of that process can be found on my website http://stephenbrockfoster.com/jeep/index.htm cheers.. build on.. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 Updated: November 26, 2010 Changed front grill set to 1988 Jeep XJ Wagoneer. Finally got rear Dana44 built and installed.. 1988 XJ Dana 44, 1998 ZJ Grand Cherokee Discs and Rotors, 589's Detroit Trac Loc, 3/8 Armor Plate custom diff cover, wheel mounting space of 60". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 I have also got my front Dana 44 built and ready to install.. the d44 came from a 1989 FSJ, Full size Wagoneer with front leaf springs! I'm looking forward to getting that front diff installed.. possible issues! - 89 FSJ has the 5.9L 360 V8 (future motor for this MJ) I anticipate a very stiff / rough ride with V8 leafs used in 4cyl application, I have plans to remove lowest leaf from the leaf-pac to soften up the ride and plans are to locate the axle aprox. 4" forward of stock coil spring location (enhanced approach angle). Question: Has anybody here the experience of front leaf spring installation in their MJ? I would be happy to hear any input or comments! Present Stance.. Photo, with d30 coil spring setup, plan is to have aprox. 1" higher than the rear once d44 is installed. Build on.. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Looks great ! Yeah , my D44 came out at about 6" with the SOA but you need that rake for departure angle , I've recently found out ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboard3r411 Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 love the waggy front grill :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 5.89 gears!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 5.89 gears!? :eek: X2. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 5.89 gears!? Sure 4cyl 589's Toyota killers! - even better combo when I put the 35's on. Cheers.. Bk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 what are you going to do for the front axle then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 what are you going to do for the front axle then? See prior posting.. "Already built and ready to install" I have also got my front Dana 44 built and ready to install.. the d44 came from a 1989 FSJ, Full size Wagoneer with front leaf springs! I'm looking forward to getting that front diff installed.. possible issues! - 89 FSJ has the 5.9L 360 V8 (future motor for this MJ) I anticipate a very stiff / rough ride with V8 leafs used in 4cyl application, I have plans to remove lowest leaf from the leaf-pac to soften up the ride and plans are to locate the axle aprox. 4" forward of stock coil spring location (enhanced approach angle). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 5.89 gears!? Here's the linx 4 ya just in case u need a set! http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProdID=3341 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejeepguyonline Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 insted of puting leaf springs under it why not use this http://tntcustoms.com/fronttruss-wagoneerd4480.aspx and use the coils and arms you got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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