86 2,8L long box comanche X

[wannabeMJ]

well there it is

I just robed a nice guy in calgary I made him an offer he did not refuse lolllllllll

i paid 200$ for is comanche

 

 

so what do you think I should do with it ?? ?? ??

[1990 Pioneer 4x4]

Very nice! :thumbsup:

[-600JeepMJ]

:eek: I think you should get all the white stuff off of it be for the cops show up.

 

:clapping: I also payed $200.00 86MJ

[Backroads]

x3 on just picking up a cheap (not 200 cheap) 86 longbed comanche!

[wannabeMJ]

thanks all

 

i got 3 set of rims with it including the one on the truck

there is a bit of rust on it but this is all fun and games with a project like that

 

I would like to know your input on what I wanna do with it

 

ill do the usual with

grand cherokee coils

SUA in the back

and swap the 2,8L for a 4L (HO probably)

or is there a better swap to do except the 4,3L ( cause I can't find any around here ) :wall:

 

my bigest question is more as any one of you shorten the bed and frame on a long box to shorten the wheel base :help:

 

oh yeah MORE PICS COMMING lollllll

[JeepcoMJ]

shortening the wheelbase is very difficult compared to shortening the bed. you can cut around a foot out of the back of the bed, though.

 

 

a 4.0 swap requires a new hood, new front crossmember, new header/radiator supports, and maybe a little bit of massaging on the firewall.

 

a 4.3 is just a GHEY option. to each his own, but if you're going to put a 90 degree block in it, you may as well put a 350 in it since the mounts are all the same anyways.

[-600JeepMJ]

you can also put in a 3.4L out of a camero. like I did in my 86 XJ. the 3.4L is externaly the same as 2.8L except for the fly wheel and fuel pump.

 

:bowdown: http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Pro ... ect_XJ.htm

 

:typing: http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/article/a ... ?id=277008

[wannabeMJ]

[wannabeMJ]

here is some pics i just took when I came back from work

I cleaned the box out there was a plywood on the bed and I was afraid that there would be rust underneathbut its fine

slowly Ill start taking the interieur out to look what Ill will be against

I know the floor is rusted but I don't know how bad it really is

 

the front end looks ok

not to much exterieur rust expect on the bed

 

I will also take the engine out as soon as my friend is done with is engine jack

 

 

 

do you guys know a link for the frame stiffeners

Ill look at the DIY projects for ideas to do to the truck but if you have some you did with yours go ahead and tell me ill take everything I can get

TY

[wannabeMJ]

well here is what I found after taking the whole interieur out

its not nearly as bad as I tought aldo I was expecting some rust

(there is no such a thing as a rust free jeep lolllllllllll) :wall:

after working on trucks from quebec I was amaze to find how easy it is to work on a truck from alberta where they don't use salt on the roads so not everything is stuck in the rust

 

that is the driver side flooring woth some holes on the flooring and I know that ill have tu cut a lot more to install the new sheet metal

 

the second one is the passenger side witch is not as bad and I hope that after a good cleaning won't have to be replace

 

I laso have a couple questions for you guys

 

I bought an engine cleaner (degreaser) but it says on it to NOT put it on paint or I might damage it

 

so WHAT DO YOU GUYS USE ON THE ENGINE BAY to take the dirt and grease out ???

 

second question

 

what should I buy for flooring ?? premade flooring sheet or make my own??

[wannabeMJ]

here it is now that its all stripped naked and I'm still amaze by how much rust it does not have

 

 

I'm ready to tackle the whole thing I still need a few thing

[wannabeMJ]

i finaly got to paint the engine bay

I'm getting ready for the transplant

I know I'm skipping some steps but the budget says otherwise

I'm still waiting on the floor pans and the rocker panel I ordered

I also started working on the rear end and started wire brushing the frame so I can paint it to

my helper isn't here this weekend so work takes a bit longer then expected

here is a pic of the engine bay painted

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[wannabeMJ]

I also went to crapytire this friday and bought the colour i was looking for

I know it won't be a pro paint job

this is the brand

 

this is what its gonna look like

its a little darker then the original paint almost like the ford colour

[DodgeFan01]

Wholy stripped truck! You work fast! I like that color, this things gonna be nice :thumbsup:

[wannabeMJ]

well I'm on a tight schedule is as to run as fast as I can

but I'm not pushing it to the point of skipping steps

well trying to do my best

I just hope it will look as good as my YJ

lolllll no this one

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Its the same one after 2 years at working on it

[wannabeMJ]

haven't made progress on the truck for the last few days

but today I just bought a 4.5'' lift from hell creek

for a very decent price and on top of that Tom is a very nice guy to deal with

 

and I also love the exchange rate 1.02 us to cad

can't wait to see it it will be here in a week or so

[MancheKid86]

when you ordered your suspension, did you order it online or over the phone?

because i went online, and it doesnt list the mj series jeeps?

[wannabeMJ]

over the phone

yeah they do comanche 86 to 92

front coil and rear leafs

kit number RC-626S

actually if you wanna order give a call to tom is a great guy and if you have any question hell answer them right away

[wannabeMJ]

making good use of the beautifull sunny day

I finished painted the rear frame so this part is gonna be donne

looks good

 

I will probably attack the cab this afternoon and start taking care of the rusted floor

see how much work its gonna take

[wannabeMJ]

 

Did some of you guys put something on the inside fenders

I'm tempted to paint them to

they got no rust but don't wanna leave a chance for rust to start again

thanks all

 

by the way comments are appreciated :popcorn:

[freakjeep93]

i painted mine

 

i just think it lookes better and like the protection. yours is lookin good

[-600JeepMJ]

:bowdown: nice YJ

[MancheKid86]

use por15,

:D

[wannabeMJ]

:bowdown: nice YJ

 

thanks it was a YJ but as the Cj front

I like round head lights

 

I think Ill paint them to anyway just to preserve them

tommorow I'm attaking the cab floor

[wannabeMJ]

use por15,

:D

 

yeah but I willnot POR15 the whole truck :no:

would be good but would not look that good :yes: