xjrev10 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 This fell into my lap the last couple days. Scrapping buddy of a buddy got this thing and was going to scrap it. its pays to tell everyone you know that you like comanches so when they come outa nowhere, they call ya. Even delivered to my yard... Ive had posession of it for almost an hour. My plans for it are to get it running and moving, fix the rear leaf spring, and use it! If the truck doesnt want to cooperate, I now am the proud owner of a MJ/XJ plow setup! Please enjoy the following pictures. :popcorn: 90/LWB/2.5/231 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJeepMJ Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Please enjoy the following pictures. Nope, didn't enjoy them one bit. j/k Nice job on the salvage... you got yourself a new toy and you saved it from becoming a washing machine. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Looks like the same residential plow set up I had on mine. Not too bad really if you're not trying to push wet snow. I also ovaled out my three bumper holes where the plow mounts bolts up to the stock bumper mounts. I'd invest in some 1/4" reinforcement plates or else that mounting bracket with the two big mounting rods could rip right off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 I hope I can get it running.... If not I'll have to find a 500 dollar xj to put the plow on.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 One more thing, probably a good idea to take the winch apart and slap some RTV/silicone on the mating surfaces to waterproof it as best possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 One more thing, probably a good idea to take the winch apart and slap some RTV/silicone on the mating surfaces to waterproof it as best possible. I have a new winch in the garage. 1500lb superwinch for a ATV that would probably work just fine. Right now I'm hoping I can get the truck running, moving. Be next week before I have a chance to mess with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 After about an hour of cussing I finally got this truck in the garage to thaw out. Now everything is dripping wet so in a couple hours Ill tear into it. Anybody got a set of stock leafs laying around? Out of the truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Strange things you find in vehicles... I originally was told this jeep was a 89. I pulled out the owners manual and warrenty information and both say 1989 on them but the numbers are crossed out and 1990 is hand written in their place. Guess I never even looked that close at the title. First 1990 to find its way to my yard :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exgrayxj Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Strange things you find in vehicles... I originally was told this jeep was a 89. I pulled out the owners manual and warrenty information and both say 1989 on them but the numbers are crossed out and 1990 is hand written in their place. Guess I never even looked that close at the title. First 1990 to find its way to my yard :clapping: :yes: I recognized it immediately as a '90, looks just like mine, only red. Immediately. Don't see how you missed it. :thumbsup: What is all that white stuff? Cold here too. 58 when I got up,only going to be 75 today. Maybe winter has started. :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 Strange things you find in vehicles... I originally was told this jeep was a 89. I pulled out the owners manual and warrenty information and both say 1989 on them but the numbers are crossed out and 1990 is hand written in their place. Guess I never even looked that close at the title. First 1990 to find its way to my yard :clapping: :yes: I recognized it immediately as a '90, looks just like mine, only red. Immediately. Don't see how you missed it. :thumbsup: What is all that white stuff? Cold here too. 58 when I got up,only going to be 75 today. Maybe winter has started. :clapping: Do you know what that thing mounted to the front of the truck is used for? :rotf: Just given you a hard time. My folks moved to Dade City for the winter. This will be their first winter down there. You guys can have the HOT. I like sunny and 30. The front end is identical to my 87 FWIW.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Dade city? That's so cool I live right next to there thanks for sending yet another 55+ person down tho :fs1: Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Dade city? That's so cool I live right next to there thanks for sending yet another 55+ person down tho :fs1: Brandon Yep. I think ive talked to you before about this. I knew you where close. Yep Dad just turned 55 this summer. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Dade city? That's so cool I live right next to there thanks for sending yet another 55+ person down tho :fs1: Brandon Yep. I think ive talked to you before about this. I knew you where close. Yep Dad just turned 55 this summer. :cheers: :doh: didn't remember, let me just take a wild guess alrund this time last year? Lol And happy birthday tO dad from his neighbor :cheers: Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Dade city? That's so cool I live right next to there thanks for sending yet another 55+ person down tho :fs1: Brandon Yep. I think ive talked to you before about this. I knew you where close. Yep Dad just turned 55 this summer. :cheers: :doh: didn't remember, let me just take a wild guess alrund this time last year? Lol And happy birthday tO dad from his neighbor :cheers: Brandon :rotf: I don't remember... I might come down there someday. Thats a long drive and I refuse to fly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Replaced ignition switch and starter. The OE starter was junk, and as it turns out the BRAND NEW one from the auto parts store was also junk! Project will commence Thursday, my next day off, but I have heard it turn over. :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Finally out of the garage. Drove it out! Replaced: Clutch/slave Clutch line from master cylinder to slave (home brew) starter ignition switch leaf spring (thanks sinkrun!!) one new tire (yes brand new!!) A bunch of little things. Hit alot of brick walls on this project due to rust issues, broken bolts, time. Plans yet: New fuel tank (leaks) better wiring for plow replace some busted emission hoses fluid change exhaust (straight pipe to the x-member right now) permanently fix the CAD system (works currently amazingly!) Some more pics: New (used) leaf spring from Sinkrun My sweet 'T' handle shift knob made outa some SK sockets that my late grandfather had welded (brazed actually) together and I have never used them as a tool. 'T' shifters rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Now that my whole yard stinks like gas from the tank leaking on this thing, tomorrow I'm stealing the tank from the 89 and putting it in. Fixed a spring on the plow so it doesnt keep pushing down and snapping back today. Now if we would just get some more snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Now if we would just get some more snow! SHH!!! The clouds might hear you! :fs1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Looking good glad I could help its the first spring I have shipped and there is nothing to it. We have had so little snow this year I only used the blower I bought with the new house once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 Actually, I have a snowblower I stole (borrowed) from my folks. They are in Florida for the winter so they don't need it! I have actually HAD to snowblow 3 times this winter. Got plowed out by a neighbor once. I have plowed my driveway 3 times in the last couple days just cuz. 1" of snow doesnt really mean you have to plow, but its a excuse to drive a MJ in the middle of winter! Forgot to ad.. It takes 2.5 hours to snowblow my driveway/yard. Takes about 10-15min with the MJ. Also the whole goal for this little project was to keep the whole buy in price under the cost of a new snowblower. Right around 750 bucks invested, so I did good...I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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