Rymanrph Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Couple of questions, did you have any issues with the Bushwacker flares since you have had them? Did you do anything to midgate them vibrating? Or are they fine? I just installed mine and wondered if I needed to do anything to prevent them from vibrating so I don't lose the nut. Also where did you get the emblems for the doors? I had to take my emblems off from the fenders and really liked the one's you had on your doors. Where did you get them? Or are they the ones from the fenders? I haven't had any issues with the bushwackers. They have faded slightly, but no vibrating. The decals came from Spencer at http://jeepsticker.com/ (no S). He was great to deal with and I would send anyone to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowly Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Thank you! Grabbing the same stickers! Good to see the bushwackers still working well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Time for another TJ to flip. I already have another set of tires for it and a top on order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 A lot of people ask me if I use my truck as a truck. Why yes; yes I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleed4MJ Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Every once in a while I forget why I bought my MJ so I come here and read your build again... amazing. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Every once in a while I forget why I bought my MJ so I come here and read your build again... amazing. :-) Aww thanks! I don't drive it a whole lot, mainly because it gets 13 mpg, but when I do I remember why I've put so much time and effort (and money) into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansashogan Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Beautiful truck, I hope to make mine half as nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautical Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I owe this truck, and Ryan, my comanche and then some. He saved me a whole lotta frustration by telling me how to start a hydrolocked engine, drove me off the trail and to autobone to get the parts I needed, and back out on the trail to help me put it all together. Started up and we wheeled the rest of the day. Awesome truck, and awesome dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillithium Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Every time I come to this thread I find more stuff I want to do, thanks Ryan! On that subject: I have a question for you, if that is okay. When you installed the 97+ front clip, you also installed the fenders from the 97+ XJ, why? Is this necessary for fitting the clip or was it because of the fender flares matching the front bumper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 The fenders are actually different in multiple ways, but the biggest reason for using them is that the contour of the header panel is different. So if you installed a '97 clip on pre '97 fenders, they wouldn't match up correctly. I tried to find a thread that would show this, but all the pictures were dead links. Every time I come to this thread I find more stuff I want to do, thanks Ryan! On that subject: I have a question for you, if that is okay. When you installed the 97+ front clip, you also installed the fenders from the 97+ XJ, why? Is this necessary for fitting the clip or was it because of the fender flares matching the front bumper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillithium Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 The fenders are actually different in multiple ways, but the biggest reason for using them is that the contour of the header panel is different. So if you installed a '97 clip on pre '97 fenders, they wouldn't match up correctly. I tried to find a thread that would show this, but all the pictures were dead links. Gotcha, thank you! I mostly want the front clip for a stock location for fog lights, I don't mind the renix face. If I have to swap the fenders, that's a little too involved for me at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Well, after 4 days of reading your thread, on and off while working, I'm very impressed. I love your Comanche. I'm actually in the middle of doing an interior swap myself. Your Comanche is perfect. I wasn't too fond of the color at first, but after looking at it, I love it, it may become the color of mine (if I can get away from the white). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Well, after 4 days of reading your thread, on and off while working, I'm very impressed. I love your Comanche. I'm actually in the middle of doing an interior swap myself. Your Comanche is perfect. I wasn't too fond of the color at first, but after looking at it, I love it, it may become the color of mine (if I can get away from the white). Thanks Kyle! I wasn't 100% sure on the color when I picked it, but now I can't imagine painting it any other color. I love how it looks gold in some lights and green in others. It feels very "Jeep" to me and fits the personality of the truck. Good luck with the interior swap; it's a lot of work, but worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 The tailgate that came with my truck was not the original one. It was blue and had been spray bombed to match the faded black paint that the truck had when I bought it. When I applied the Upol Raptor, I scuffed the paint thinking that would be enough. Well, the black paint began to separate and pulled the liner with it in spots. The only way to fix it was to completely strip it. I've got it back in primer, but haven't had a chance to respray the liner yet. Luckily, I still have a bottle of the Raptor left over. I hope it's still good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Ryan, can you help me with a quandary? Flats or cut-outs? You've done both, I'm hoping you can offer some perspective as to what would work best for me, I'd rather not cut if I don't have too. 32s on 18x9 with about a 4'' lift. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinajeep726 Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 That's a nice looking truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 If you don't want to cut as much then the flats for sure. However, the rears are meant for an xj and they don't fit the body lines as well. It bothered me enough to get rid of them. Ryan, can you help me with a quandary?Flats or cut-outs? You've done both, I'm hoping you can offer some perspective as to what would work best for me, I'd rather not cut if I don't have too.32s on 18x9 with about a 4'' lift.I'll remove pic after your response.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Double post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 If you don't want to cut as much then the flats for sure. However, the rears are meant for an xj and they don't fit the body lines as well. It bothered me enough to get rid of them. Ryan, can you help me with a quandary? Flats or cut-outs? You've done both, I'm hoping you can offer some perspective as to what would work best for me, I'd rather not cut if I don't have too. 32s on 18x9 with about a 4'' lift. I'll remove pic after your response. Thanks OK. So even the flats require some cutting? And the cutouts fit well in the rear as opposed to the flats? Guess it's the cutouts then. And in the end you are happy with fit and finish? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Yes, the flats do require some cutting, but the cut outs more. The cut outs are actually designed for the Comanche, so they fit well. They weren't my first choice, but I wanted matching front and rear flares and since I have the '97 front end, this was my best option, so I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 I got the tailgate back together. I just need some rivets for the rubber bumpers on the side. I repainted the hinges black, but I'm not sure if I like them or not. the green paint wasn't holding very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 Since I was working at the back of the truck, I decided to do some additional freshening. The driver light is as it was. The passenger light has been polished and cleared. Here are both after polishing and clearing: I also added an additional ground hoping that the light output would be a little brighter. I've been told my brake lights are a little hard to see in the day time. Now my bumper needs repainting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Pghcomanche Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Here are both after polishing and clearing: Tail lights look good. Need to do this on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I think painting the raised areas black would make them look better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperiorMJ Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Greetings from Idaho and Montana! (when I'm not here I'm there!) Nice build with great attention to detail by the way! I hope mine turns out half that nice! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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