Automan2164 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 That time of the MJ month again. Little late this month, gave me a scare... ;) Nah, all my fault. My apologies to this month's member for the short notice. Truckin' on though. Guys feast your peepers on this. ---------------- DRAHCIR495's 1989 JEEP COMANCHE PIONEER ------------------- MODEL AND YEAR 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, LWB 4x4 with the Metric Ton package. From the factory it came with the I6, BA10 transmission, NP231 transfer case, front D30, and a Rear D44 with Trac-Loc. ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: Still running the stock 4.0L with a late model valve cover and upgraded Fuel Injectors. DRIVETRAIN: Upgraded to an external slave AX15 transmission after the BA10 slave cylinder gave out. The front D30 was replaced with a new front D44 axle with 30 spline shafts. Added Eaton E-lockers F&R, and 4:56 gears, sealed up with Rock Crusher 44 Rear Diff Covers. COOLING: I stuck with the closed system, but added a Macs Aluminum replacement “Turtle” and a Napa overflow bottle. ELECTRICAL & IGNITION: Stock Renix electrical system = all sorts of fun. I eventually added dedicated ground & power points to help with the never ending electrical issues. Upgraded Headlight Wiring Harness to accept H4 E-code headlights and have modified the side marker lights. STEERING: GC V8 Sway Bar & 97 ZJ V8 steering upgrade (drag link & tie rod). SUSPENSION: Rubicon Express MJ 5.5" EXTREME-DUTY lift kit with RE Adj. front Lower & Upper control arms. I also picked up the RE1670 XD track bar bracket brace. Rancho RS9000XL nine positions shocks and added JKS upper shock conversion mounts to the front two. JKS Relocation Sway Bar Disconnect Brackets and JKS Bar Pin Eliminators. Spring over in the rear using the stock Metric Ton Springs INTERIOR: My favorite ~ the dark blue interior with XJ seats mounted on factory MJ bucket seat brackets. New headliner & XJ vanity mirrors that recovered by myself. Already had the full gage cluster, but added a tilt steering column out of a 1989 XJ with an automatic transmission. Replace the steering wheel with a Grant steering wheel and changed out the horn button with one that says Jeep. Installed a Sony stereo and a few speakers to help drowned out mechanical issues & tire howl. I substituted the stock mini shifter console with a full center console out of a XJ. Replace old carpet and added Husky Liners. Replaced door seals with 1998 XJ seal for the better Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) ratings. The jeep already had the rear sliding window. BRAKES: Front Brakes: Stock Dana 30 disc brakes Rear Brakes: Stock Dana44 with ZJ disc brakes waiting to go on. LIGHTING: Not bright enough Factory fog lights Under dash courtesy lights Retractable under hood light Working factory pillar lights WHEELS/TIRES: 33x12.5x17 Mickey Thompson MTZ tires mounted on the 17x8.5 (w/3.75” BS) Walker Evans Bead lock rims MISCELLANEOUS: ProtoFab Rear MJ Bumper 93 XJ 3 Piece Grill Brush Guard Reflexxion Cowl Hood Truck Box Front Tow Plate & Tow Hooks CB PA Speaker Jumper Cable Quick Disconnect Factory camper shell SYE sitting in another NP231 & 1996 XJ booster and master cylinder waiting in the wings Best MJ story My best story is that I actually got nominated. What owner loves best about CC The MJ brotherhood! I know this has been said before – the members on this forum make this place great. The Comanche Club has never let me down. I want to thank you all for the support and knowledge you have shared with me. You all inspire me – Rich PICS! With project Drahcir49”Two” Interior before Interior after The MJ at work ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rich, :bowdown: You are one of my biggest inspirations for a nice looking lifted longbed. Your build page, an epic collection of projects, help, tips, and a metamorphosis from what was to what is today. Always willing to go out of your way to save an MJ, or track down that weird part. What you have brewing with the dually MJ is something to be envied. Yet another one of the threads that I have bookmarked. You are a longstanding member of our little part of the world, and a hell of a guy. Another member who makes our job as MJOTM deciding committee easy. Bask in the sunlight, and enjoy your MJOTM. Congratulations! :cheers: Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerJY Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Love it! Congrats :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Hey Rich, congratulations! Well deserved. Your knowledge is great, but your willingness to share it is greater. Please keep up the good work and I always look forward to your updates. Can't wait to see your mjs in person someday. Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Thanks for giving me a little more time Automan2164. Thank you to everyone behind the scenes that thought my jeep was good enough to be included in the Comanche of the Month ranks :cheers: . TylerJY thanks! Buxmj - kind words ~ thank you. Pete - thank you for starting this great site, so :bowdown: right back-atcha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I got to see this truck in person :drool: Rich your such a cool person and I'm glad you got MJOTM well deserved. :cheers: Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 This is a long overdue selection for MJOTM Rich. You have built a great long bed truck and I've "borrowed" some of your ideas on my own rig as you know. You are one of the top CC members and are always ready to share your knowledge and expertise with anyone who asks, including myself. We are all very fortunate to have you as an outstanding CC member. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Congrats Rich - Well deserved & long overdue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Congrats dude! Love your interior and yeah I guess the rest of the truck is nice looking too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMJNUT Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Beautiful truck! Some how I have missed what your interior looked like over the past few years. Don't know how I missed it, VERY clean :drool: Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 :cheers: :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Brandon - you are a good guy too. Thank you. hornbrod - Thank you ~ thank you :cheers: $500 MJ - I appreciate that :thumbsup: . Dirteatr717 - :D thanks D COMJNUT - :wavey: 87Warrior - Not surprized you missed it with all these amazing MJ's we have around here. :cheers: jpnjim - Thanks for the :thumbsup: :cheers: Everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 probably my favorite LWB MJ on the site. well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backdraft Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Congrats Rich. Very well deserved and a great example of a well done lwb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 probably my favorite LWB MJ on the site. well deserved. Wow - Thank you. :cheers: TY CK45 Congrats Rich. Very well deserved and a great example of a well done lwb. Thank you - much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Look at what I found from the 2011?? Comanche of the month calendar -> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 nice I still have mine too. I even hang it now and again (opened to my truck's month of course ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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