Automan2164 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 This month we have an amazing rig, that has gone though quite a big change recently... Enjoy. :cheers: ------------MRSIMONS's 1987 JEEP COMANCHE------------- MODEL AND YEAR Original stock specs: 1987 Jeep Comanche LWB 4.0L Renix Auto, AW4 4x4, NP231 D30/D35 ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: 1999 XJ 4.0 H.O. Custom air intake Banks header Dynomax muffler Custom high clearance exhaust routing DRIVETRAIN: FRONT: Original D30 converted to one piece shaft, disco removed Chromo shafts ARB locker 4.88s ARB diff cover Stock front driveshaft REAR: D44 from a late 80s XJ Superior shafts Full Detroit 4.88s RuffStuff diff cover Disk brake conversion Quigley rear driveshaft COOLING: Open cooling system swap from a 99 XJ. Custom coolant bottle Added an electrical aux fan wired to a switch in the cab ELECTRICAL & IGNITION: Engine wiring from 99 XJ CB Stock ignition STEERING: WJ knuckles and brakes Hydro assist with PSC box and pump Custom OTK steering SUSPENSION: About 5" of lift Clayton long arms in the front Spring over with stock MJ leaves in the rear Custom track bar and bracket Home made discos Bilstien shocks INTERIOR: Pretty much stock .... but I just added a stereo! I have tunes for the first time in 4 years. BRAKES: WJ brakes in front Rear rotors from a 84 Lincoln Rear calipers and pads from a 79 El dorado LIGHTING: Really crappy headlights that point wherever they want WHEELS/TIRES: Hand-me-down American Racing aluminum wheels with 35" Dick Cepek Mud Country tires MISCELLANEOUS: Custom bed fabricated by Full Circle Performance & Offroad in Pottstown, PA Custom rock sliders and belly skids Best MJ story My best MJ story is one that I'm sure we all have. It was on my first wheeling trip. I had a brand new 3" lift and brand new 31" BFG M/Ts, and I couldn't wait to hit the trails. But, I had absolutely no idea what to expect and no previous wheeling experience. We rode around on easy trails for a while, which I thought was insanely hardcore! Then, we pulled up to a small rocky ridge. To me, we were looking up a mountain. I had a fantastic spotter any my little truck climbed right up that ridge. I was completely amazed that a vehicle could do such things. I was hooked. The feeling of conquering a tough obstacle keeps me coming back. What owner loves best about CC I love seeing all the guys picking up old, beat up trucks and bringing them back to life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congrats! Holy cow. Every time I go through your thread, I am further inspired to get working on my truck. Your build should be and is an inspiration to any member looking to lift and modify their MJ's. One stroll through your thread, and you can see a few different stages of lifts. From the small boost, to the shorties, to the longarms, its all there. Mild to wild in one quick stop. That tube bed! AMAZING! That's what one should look like. Perfect example of a well built MJ. Congratulations on your MJOTM pick. You definitely made it easy for us to pick on this one. Rob :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 never heard/read of it, but congrats. too clean to do that too, but it was done nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 From the first time I saw the new bed on this thing I knew it was just a waiting game before we would see it as MJOTM. Amazing work and stellar truck. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche13 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 that is the nicest tube box i have seen love the look of it congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 This is one awesome truck! Congrats! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCARENA Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Awsome truck. Really like the bed you made for it, very clean smooth lines to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Yep, Rob was right, this month was easy. The bed is so well designed and functional it would look good on any MJ. Storage compartments, spare carrier, and nice lines. What I'd like to know is did Full Circle Performance & Offroad build to your specs, or did you just let them fly with it? :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSimon Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Thanks guys. This truck has been an adventure for sure, but I've loved every step of the way. I've learned a TON about working on Jeeps and have made plenty of mistakes, but its all worth it. For the bed, I spent months researching, looking at pictures, drawing, and even holding pvc pipe up against my truck to figure out what I wanted. Once I had it all figured out in my head, I went up to FullCircle with about 20 different pictures with different stuff circled on each one. I couldn't find anything on the internet with top loading storage boxes, so I just had to explain that to them. Once I gave them the design, they ran with it. The tailgate was completely their design, as well as the removable mud flaps, highlift mount, toolbox lid/latch system, and a few other things. They obviously did great work, but I was more impressed with how easily they understood what I wanted and built exactly what I wanted. Lots of shops would have taken liberties and made the truck to their liking. I thought I'd be done with the truck after the bed, but I've already got a to-do list that includes: Install the doors I got that have vent windows, locks that work, and don't have the four mirror mount holes Install the non-crunched front right fender thats sitting in the garage Install the non-crunched header panel thats sitting in the garage Sand, prep, and paint the cab Bumpstop the front Traction bar in the rear And eventually I'd like beadlocks and a winch Thanks again for selecting my truck for this month .... its an honor!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meljr Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Your MJ is an inspiration. I'm completely in agreement that the tube bed is the nicest, most functional addition to an already great wheeler. -meljr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Congratulations on mjotm! Well deserved. I like every step you've taken. You went outside the box without being obnoxious. Great design and even though I don't off-road, your work is an inspiration because you do great work! I am sure you get a lot of "Dude, that is one cool rig" or things similar. Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepdoggydogB Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Mr. Simon, That bed should have been an option! Great looking MJ! JDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Beautiful truck and well deserving of "Comanche of the month" Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treklight Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Very well done. The fab work is amazing and those belly skid pans... :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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