Comanche of the month, Jul 2010 --- Comanche09's 1988

[Automan2164]

This month we are in project country, and since we have been watching this one progress... We decided it should be on the pedestal, for a project well done. :cheers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

------ JULY 2010 - Comanche09's 1988 Pioneer -------

 

 

MODEL AND YEAR

Comanche Pioneer Shortbed 2wd 1988

 

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:

4.0L Renix

1997 XJ Valve Cover

1997 XJ Oil Pan

Mechanical Oil Pressure Gauge with shutoff valve

Shell Rotella T 5w-40 Synthetic Oil

 

DRIVETRAIN:

1997 XJ HP D30 Front Axle 3.55 Gears

1990 XJ AX-15

1995 XJ AX-15 External Slave Bellhousing

1998 XJ NP242 Selec-Trac

1998 XJ 8.25 29 Spline Rear Axle with Trac-Loc LSD 3.55 Gears

Amsoil 75w-90 Oil in Diffs

Redline MT-90 in Trans

Mobil 1 ATF in Tcase

 

COOLING:

Open Cooling Conversion w/Single Core Radiator

1995 Suzuki Sidekick Coolant Bottle

1996 XJ Electric Fan

Selectable (On/Off) Electric Fan Switch Mod

1995 Ford Explorer Power Steering Cooler

 

ELECTRICAL & IGNITION:

5-90 Power/Ground/Alt/Starter Cable Kit

GM Interior Rear View Mirror w/Maplights

1987 XJ Limited Old School Font Full Gauge Cluster

Floor Lights, Ashtray Light

 

STEERING:

V8 ZJ Tie Rod

 

SUSPENSION:

Rough Country Adjustable Track Bar

2" Front Spring Spacers

1998 XJ Upcountry Front Springs

Adjustable Lower Control Arms w/Rubber Bushings

1999 WJ Upper Control Arms

Motion Offroad 3" Lift Leaf Springs

Modified 2000 Dodge Dakota Spring Plates and U-bolts

1995 YJ Monroe Front Shocks

1993 Toyota T100 4x4 Monroe Rear Shocks

 

INTERIOR:

1987 MJ All Black Interior

1997 XJ Black Door Panels

2007 Mitsubishi Raider Split Bench Seat

 

BRAKES:

1995 XJ Dual Diapham Brake Booster Upgrade

1995 YJ Front Brake Hoses

1995 Dodge Dakota Rear Brake Hose

Load Sensing Valve Eliminated

 

LIGHTING:

Stock 1997 XJ up Front

Stock 1988 MJ in Rear

LED Brake/Turn Signal Strip

 

WHEELS/TIRES:

1999 XJ 5-spoke Charcoal Wheels

31/10.5/15 BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A

 

MISCELLANEOUS:

1997 XJ Front Clip and Door Swap

Herculiner Bedliner

Hi-Country Offroad Extreme front D-Ring kit

U-Haul Class III Hitch

1995 XJ One-Piece Rubber Windshield Surround

 

Best MJ story

Being selected Comanche of the Month! And it being July 2010 would be on my one year anniversary (bought her July 4, 2009) :USAflag:

 

What owner loves best about CC

It is a great source of information for Comanche enthusiasts and the people in the club are very friendly, helpful and knowledgable. :cheers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's one nice looking put together truck. :D Its been a great time being able to watch the small touches, and the way things have come together. I must say, as well as the other mods, love the tasteful things you've done to make this truck updated, but not overdone. So, I'll be the first to say congratulations, and welcome into the Comanche of the Month spotlight.

 

Well done. :cheers:

 

Rob L. :D

[freakjeep93]

congrats nice truck

[ben3G]

nice truck it has a very clean look to it :cheers:

[comanche13]

comanche09 that means I'm 4th in line :brows:

but seriously nice truck always have liked the newer clips on the comanche great work

BTW did you run into problems with the passenger door hitting your glove box? I thought I read that it hits somewhere?

[jpnjim]

:cheers: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[CWLONGSHOT]

Congratulations!!

 

Yours is a nice clean build, I very much like the 'modern' look and the subtle little upgrades!

 

GOOD JOB!!

 

CW

[Wildman]

Congrats 09 on your COTM :clapping:

 

Nice looking "Newer" Stock Comanche :yes:

 

It's great that you got that all put together in a year time :thumbsup:

 

I really like that Silver color too :banana:

[Darren]

Congratulations man.

 

Real nice truck, clean and simple. I'd love to have an MJ just like that one for a daily driver, and for picking up chicks.

[HOrnbrod]

Congrats Matt. Lots of quality work in a short timeframe shows you are a dedicated MJ lover and a valued CC Forum member. I like the way you have shared your experiences both good and bad with the forum and created a very clean looking and unique rig. And I'm sure there is much more to come. These things are never done. :cheers:

[DJM/78]

Its looking real good , congrats !!

[87Warrior]

Your truck is a beautiful machine. You should be very proud of that truck. :cheers:

[centralnc]

Fantastic Build. I really like the color. This obviously took a lot of time and patience. Congratulations on MJOTM!!

[whowey]

Very nice. I really like the use of all of the stock parts from various sources rather than an overload of aftermarket stuff.

[WBKrazy]

congrats! very clean mj

[comanche09]

Hey All,

 

Thank you for kind words! :cheers: I've really enjoyed reading and looking and looking and reading again :dunce: about all the other builds/experiences on here. It has made my buildup/resto relatively painless; alot of work, but worth it. :USAflag:

 

BTW did you run into problems with the passenger door hitting your glove box? I thought I read that it hits somewhere?

 

If you use the door panel with power windows, the switch part will interfere with the glove box door. I used manual window panels and have no clearance issues. :thumbsup:

[Rymanrph]

If you use the door panel with power windows, the switch part will interfere with the glove box door. I used manual window panels and have no clearance issues. :thumbsup:

 

I wonder how you get around that. I've seen the write ups on the door striker swap; how difficult was it to do? By the way, nice truck.

[buxmj]

Congratulations, nice truck. Unbelievable work in just one year. Inspiration for me, thanks!

[Bandit240]

This is just what i want to do with my truck as far as the body goes. I'm keeping an eye out for a rear ended 97+ XJ. They look so modern with the updated front end.