c0mt3k Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 Hey guys, I have a 1990 jeep comanche. It is completely stock (that i know of) I believe it is a sport truck style. It has a i-6 4.0 and has a little over 104k miles on it. The body is in pretty bad condition ( i will post pics when i take some ^_^) I'm PRETTY sure its the 120" wheelbase but I'm not positive thats even the right measurement lol. What i would like to know is what i can do with it with and extremly low budget. maybe a part at a time kind of thing max of $1000 dollars a peice ^_^ (which i will be saving for) I prett much want to make this truck a sweet offroader and also my daily driver. and help would be awesome! [EDIT] Also i was thinking about an external rollcage and thoughts on that?
mjeff87 Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 Welcome to the group. Your MJ is a shortbed (113" WB) if that cap your selling came off of it....bed is 75" long, give or take. I'd start spending on the essentials first if your gonna wheel it, stuff like recovery points front and rear, and some protection (skid plates, etc.) I'm assuming yours is already 4WD, but if not, you can convert it for about 1/2 your budget, depending on your parts source. Jeff
c0mt3k Posted November 4, 2005 Author Posted November 4, 2005 yeah i am already 4x4 ^_^ What do you mean be recovery points? sorry I'm somewhat new to this.
mjeff87 Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 XJ/MJ's are unibody construction, meaning they don't have full frames like other 4X vehicles. You need to attach recovery points to hook to in case you get stuck, like tow hooks (with the proper bracketry) in the front/rear, or better yet receiver-type hitches on both ends. Basically, XJ/MJ's don't have anywhere that's safe/strong enough to attach a recovery strap to in stock form :( Sorry about the lingo. Jeff
c0mt3k Posted November 4, 2005 Author Posted November 4, 2005 AHHH i see. Well wouldnt it make better sence to make myself a bumper and hook them to that? Do you have AIM or yahoo or msn measenger?
CWLONGSHOT Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 There is a bunch of guys here with lots of stuff added to thier MJ's! Post up where you want to go with your build-up and we can better help spend your money!!! :P CW
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