Go4Lo Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Some of you may have seen my build thread on other forums so I won't go into great detail, but maybe I can now be in the "Comanche Club" since my MJ is finally up and running again. It will probably never be "finished" but it's a LOT closer than before. Regardless here a few current pics of the truck. And the specs: '90 Eliminator converted to '99 MJ 4.7L Stroker AW4 Auto NP231 w/AA SYE HP30 w/4.88s, Detroit Locker, Alloy USA Shafts, SOLID Cover, Currie Currectlync Steering MJ Dana44 w/4.88s, Detroit Locker, TenFactory Alloy Shafts, ZJ Disk Brakes, SOLID Cover Rockkrawler 6.5" 3-Link Long Arm kit up front Ruff Stuff SOA Kit rear with stock leafs Bilstein 5100s all around 35x12.5r15 MT/R's w/Kevlar mounted to Matte Black MB-72 Alloys Rigidco Front winch bumper Rigidco Rear bumper (not finished yet) Started with these 2 in August of 2009... Image Not Found Image Not Found Fast forward 10 months and now the 2 have been combined into this..... Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4Lo Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 A few more of the Stroker and interior Image Not Found Image Not Found Interior and Electrical system all transferred over from the '99 XJ Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Thanks for looking....let me know what you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ4.0 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 too funny, just looked at this on jeep forums...lol awsome build.. nice job with the e-cable :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Nice MJ... Call me crazy, but didn't you already have a build thread or am I nuts... I specifically remember the corner guards.... Rob L. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 1989 MJ Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Nice built :drool: Love your Storker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Wow. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4Lo Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 Nice MJ... Call me crazy, but didn't you already have a build thread or am I nuts... I specifically remember the corner guards.... Rob L. :cheers: Your not crazy, I did have a build thread but I had to delete it a few months ago due to some issues with Photobucket :nuts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Welcome.....back! Don't know if you got word that you were being :bowdown: over here just recently as I posted a link to your JF build thread, but needless to say, I'm sure all us MJ nuts are glad you posted up again. Sure as heck looks like you have a lot of skills and could offer a lot of great input here. :cheers: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=24449 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88MJXLS Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87 comanche Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Wow :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4Lo Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 Thanks guys!! I was able to sell the Bilsteins and the ORO steering on JF. The new 10" travel Bilstein shocks and Currie steering should be here later today. I've got to scramble to get everything on since we are leaving tomorrow morning in the MJ for a week long trip. It's a 4+ hour drive to the NC coast so tomorrow will be the true test :yes: Pics to come later..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kastein Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 AWESOME BUILD! :bowdown: Looks like you have an original gas tank in that thing - how'd the '99 electronics like that? I know the RENIX to OBD-I switch reverses the fuel gauge, but I forget if 97 and later XJ senders reverse it again. 96 XJ senders are one of a kind and I won't get into the details on those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4Lo Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 AWESOME BUILD! :bowdown: Looks like you have an original gas tank in that thing - how'd the '99 electronics like that? I know the RENIX to OBD-I switch reverses the fuel gauge, but I forget if 97 and later XJ senders reverse it again. 96 XJ senders are one of a kind and I won't get into the details on those. Of the entire swap the fuel tank/charcoal canister was the worst part! :ack: LOTS of trial an error and test fitting. The solution I ended up with was using the stock MJ short bed tank, blocking off/sealing the stock fuel pump opening on the side, cutting a new hole in the top of the tank and dropping the fuel pump in from the top out of the '99 XJ and using a set of fuel cell rings from Copperhead Fab. With this set up I was able to remount the stock tank back in the stock location thus utilizing the stock filler neck and straps. I ran rubber fuel injection hose from the top of the tank/fuel pump to the XJ hardlines that I transferred over to the MJ. Also I remounted the evap/charcoal canister from the XJ under the bed of the MJ and extended all the lines. The only 2 negatives with this set up is the tank did have to be spaced down about 2" lower so that the top of the XJ pump clears the bottom of the bed. The stock straps have enough length in them to work. Also the MJ tank is deeper than the XJ pump reaches by about 2-3" so I have to fill up a little sooner. Otherwise everything works great, including the fuel guage. Image Not Found Image Not Found It's hard to see but in this picture you can see the evap/charcoal canister from the XJ remounted. Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 you sir have without a doubt the best looking MJ i have ever laid eyes on. :bowdown: :drool: :drool: :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Just plain sweet man , I'll probably run out of energy and patience well before mine ever looks like that . :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I agree, she is drop dead Gorgeous!! GOOD JOB man!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4Lo Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Thanks fellas. I pulled a late night Friday night and got the new shocks on as well as the Currie steering and buttoned up some other loose ends then drove it to the beach Saturday morning. I'll try to post up some pics of new parts and some mild wheelin on the beach later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 so if I give you my manche for a couple months is this what itll look like when I get it back :bowdown: Sweetest Manche Ever! now go get some mud on er! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DansGreyMj Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 So when does mass production of those corner guards begin? Hahaha, It looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabeMJ Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 you sir have without a doubt the best looking MJ i have ever laid eyes on. :bowdown: :drool: :drool: :drool: X2,3,4,5,6,7 this is what I would love to do but the GF keeps me on a real tight budget WOW its all I have to say .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 This truck has been and will continue to be an inspiration for my '98 MJ build. Thank you for posting up the written description and pictures of your fuel pump setup. That was one of the 'unknowns' on my list of things to figure out. I hope you don't mind me asking you a bunch of questions along the way ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 When do you expect to get your rear bumper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1999MJ Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 very nice job. wish I had the drive(and cash) to finish mine. Haven't touched it in 2 years...you have inspired me to get working on it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4Lo Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 So when does mass production of those corner guards begin? Hahaha, It looks great. Thanks man! The corner guards took way too long for mass production. They are definately a one off set....LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4Lo Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 When do you expect to get your rear bumper? I have the center section of the rear bumper already, I'm just waiting on the end caps from Terry at Rigidco. Hopefully I'll have them in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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