kawaboy13 Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Well I've had this truck since about August 09 and it's been an ongoing project. It is a 1987 Jeep Comanche 4x4 with the 4.0 with the peogout 5 speed. Dana 30 and 44 combo with an NP231. I'm making it little by little. This is my first truck. I've done my floors and replaced some things and have repainted it so far. I have lots of ideas but not so much knowledge or money for them. It'll probably be a never ending project. Here are some changes its been through under my ownership. When I got the truck. Under Our carport with some paint on the wheels. Took care of my floors. Not too bad. Passenger said had barely any. This is drivers. Getting ready for paint. Painted. Sitting to dry. New tires and wheels. Loaded Down. Interior Shot. New Headliner. Thanks to everyone who has helped me with my project. There will be many quesions to come due to a few odds and ends needing to be worked out. Thanks!
btm24 Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 1st let me say that the camo looks amazing! :clapping: 2nd did you say that it has a dana 35 and 44? How dose that work? nice truck tho Brandon
kawaboy13 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Posted February 2, 2011 Thanks for the correction lol. Its a 30 and a 44. :thumbsup:
Dirteatr717 Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 I'm not sure but do you like camo or something? Looks like you have a solid foundation, what are your main plans for it? keep it up!
kawaboy13 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Posted February 2, 2011 Yes, I like camo a lot. I think it looks great and its nice for hunting. At the moment, it's pretty cold and i haven't messed around with the truck, just been driving it. But I'm wanting to pick up my front end about 2 inches but i'm not sure where to start. I need to get my new window trim installed and my windows tinted. I just put in a new stereo and speakers. Lastly, I need to tend to some leaks that I've came to notice and a noisy a/c fan. I think I need a rear main seal and a valve cover gasket and maybe even a new oil pan gasket. The truck was barely run for 5 years straight so I'm not sure if this has been needing done or not. But like I said, I'm not sure where to start or exactly what the problem is. It's not a bad leak, but enough to bother me. It's definitely an addiction. I constantly worry about problems because I want this truck to run forever.
Dirteatr717 Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Sitting for 5 years didn't exactly help it but I would clean the back of the motor as best you can and check after a couple days... The 2inch lift isn't that bad at all I did it in my driveway in about 3 hours... You'll find it easier if you spray every nut and bolt with PB blaster for a week :wrench:
SW86 Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 hey pretty cool but i think my camo is better :D ;) jk. yours makes me think duck hunting whats the blue thing back there? XJ? MJ?
kawaboy13 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Posted February 2, 2011 The blue thing? Thats an MJ that was flooded. It came with my truck. It's an 88. I havent't hardly taken anything offo f it. I'm still wondering what I should do with it lol.
kawaboy13 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Posted February 2, 2011 Sitting for 5 years didn't exactly help it but I would clean the back of the motor as best you can and check after a couple days... The 2inch lift isn't that bad at all I did it in my driveway in about 3 hours... You'll find it easier if you spray every nut and bolt with PB blaster for a week :wrench: What'd you do for the lift? I really just wanna pick my front end up.
ComancheKid45 Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Coil spacers are your best and cheapest bet, unless you would like to swap springs, Rustys makes a set of 2" coils. I Love the Camo look, Keep up the great work :cheers:
Dirteatr717 Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Yeah I got a set of 2" spacers and longer greasable shackles, but I've been slowly piecing together everything for a 6.5" lift and I already got my craiglist deluxe 33s.... Once you lift it a little you'll get the itch :roll: I know I did hahaha
Herc Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Great find and Welcome..... yeah you'll get the itch. Like the tires looks like you're runnin' 30's or 31's ??
kawaboy13 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Posted February 3, 2011 I'm running 31's. Much improvement over the street tires. And I wish I knew how to lift lol.
Dirteatr717 Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 I'm running 31's. Much improvement over the street tires. And I wish I knew how to lift lol. It's pretty simple, you can keep the leaf springs under the axle and get a new leafpack for how every much you would like or put the leaf springs on top of the axle and it should net you anywhere from 5-7 inches of lift from stock height. For the front once you go over 3 inches it's recommended you get at least longer lower controls arms, brakelines and a new trackbar... You should get an alignment after any lift and if you need more help just ask :thumbsup:
kawaboy13 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Posted February 5, 2011 Thanks guys, do we have any write ups on changing things like the oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket, and the rear main seal? My oil leaks really need to be the first project. I've never done motor work. Help please. Thanks!
kawaboy13 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Posted June 15, 2011 It's been a hile since an update. i've gotten all my gaskets and seals changed out. Put in a new water pump and master cylinder. Overall, just been driving it back and forth to school. It's consumed all my money between gas, insurance, and fixing it. Then my truck was broken into, had to change some dash pieces and put a radio in it again, One day I'll put some spacers up front. Also, I'm wanting to swap in some tan buckets and a full console, just can't find anything. Thanks for all the help off this site!
kawaboy13 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Posted October 29, 2011 It's been a while since I've updated. I've changed my rear main seal, valve cover, and oil pan gasket. I changed my water pump and that about it so far. Got my lift put on last weekend. Pictures will be posted soon. I've been daily driving it to school and work. My next projects will be diff fluids and a seal leaking in the rear :ack:
kawaboy13 Posted December 29, 2011 Author Posted December 29, 2011 My truck is now lifted 4.5" :thumbsup: But I'm slowly going to add on to it as I go. Open to suggestions Thanks!
kawaboy13 Posted December 30, 2011 Author Posted December 30, 2011 Thanks guys! I really enjoy the truck and get a lot of looks from people. What would amber turn signals look like on it?
86customanche Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 Truck looks great. Love the camo paint you've done there 8)
kawaboy13 Posted December 30, 2011 Author Posted December 30, 2011 Thanks! I have some Cragar Centerlines I'm about to get powdercoated flat black. I think they'll look sweet! Then probably in October I'll be getting some bigger tires. For now, daily driving :chillin:
kawaboy13 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Posted January 14, 2012 Finally got my wheels and tires put on. It has really changed the look of my truck and I love it. I hope these tires last me a long time
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