86customanche Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Well I guess it's time I start my build thread seeing as it's been about 2.5 years since my first MJ purchase. This is what's left of the 86 I bought way back in August 09: 2.5L I4 ran like crap. It only lasted a couple months before I decided to go start looking for another MJ to build. I found a 92 MJ 4.0 with ax-15 and np231 that had about 210,000miles on the ticker and a 3in lift. Missing front passenger fender and grill assembly. Swapped that out the first day I owned it (May 2010 I believe) Image Not Found As you can see the paint was real ugly on that first one I bought :fs1: List of what I've done: SOA rear on ford 9" with 4.10 gears new drum brakes on the 9" swapped front d30 from red MJ that had 4.10 gears factory Rusty's 5" SOA kit Replaced gas tank Replaced front windshield Fixed rusted floors and hurculined interior New power steering reservoir New valve seals Nates 4x4 rear bumper Installed rear minispool Plans: 35" swampers 3 link custom long arms with d44 9" rusty's front springs(already have about 9 in rear from SOA and 3" pack) locked front and rear new paint (I like the white) keep it road worthy for at least a couple more years then most likely a trail rig only Thats all I can think of now, updates to come. gas tank hole driver's side holes cut out My buddy's welding job and primed holes patched and painted This is how she sits today(but a little cleaner now that I've washed it) Image Not Found comments and/or suggestions welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Finally got around to installing my Christmas present the other night. A mini spool for my rear axle: Ford 9" Took a little longer than I expected but what jeep project doesn't? Still able to get it done in one night. Got the carrier out. Gotta love the ease of the 9" Got the guts out. Didn't want to take it completely apart but had no choice. And finally with the spool in and beginning the reinstall Gave it a test run and it works great. Only noticed it on the pavement at full lock turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 That a bottle of Red Stag on the bench?... good choice. Smooths out just about any automotive task. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I am subscribing here so I can easily follow your build. I like the truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 That a bottle of Red Stag on the bench?... good choice. Smooths out just about any automotive task. :cheers: It sure it. Always gets the job done easier. Did some more spool testing today and it sure works great. Now I just need some new rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Haven't done anything since the spool, had a buddy move out of town for good so we threw down all weekend :cheers: . The next step is to get it to pass VA inspection. A week or so ago the blinkers didn't blink for multiple days in a row and then all of a sudden they started working again yesterday. Any ideas as to why? And when I noticed that the blinkers worked again, the liscense plate light went out. Not sure if they are related or a coincedence. I'll be out of town all weekend this week so it'll be some time before I get to :wrench: again. Those lights and replacing the parking brake assembly are all that's left. Hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Update: I bought a white 98 XJ thinking I would use it as a donor for a 97+ swap but I drove it home and realized that it was too nice to tear into. So I'm fixing up the Cherokee for the next couple weeks and going to sell it and hopefully make a profit and start my search over for a good donor for my MJ. I'm looking for a white 97+ for body pieces incl. doors and interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEATNGU Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 nice to see other people use glyptol too... hahaha and JD......... :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 nice to see other people use glyptol too... hahaha and JD......... :cheers: :hmm: I'm not following you there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEATNGU Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 nice to see other people use glyptol too... hahaha and JD......... :cheers: :hmm: I'm not following you there thats the red stuff painted inside your rear end housing. helps with oil flow in motors and heat also... :typing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEATNGU Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 nice to see other people use glyptol too... hahaha and JD......... :cheers: :hmm: I'm not following you there thats the red stuff painted inside your rear end housing. helps with oil flow in motors and heat also... :typing: and the JD is for getting sloppy drunk whilst painting said red stuff....!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 nice to see other people use glyptol too... hahaha and JD......... :cheers: :hmm: I'm not following you there thats the red stuff painted inside your rear end housing. helps with oil flow in motors and heat also... :typing: and the JD is for getting sloppy drunk whilst painting said red stuff....!!!!!!!! Ah now I understand :thumbsup: It's pretty sad. The off-white that has come through since the red is starting to peel actually looks pretty decent condition considering it's 25 years old. A real shame they ruined it. oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEATNGU Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 nice to see other people use glyptol too... hahaha and JD......... :cheers: :hmm: I'm not following you there thats the red stuff painted inside your rear end housing. helps with oil flow in motors and heat also... :typing: and the JD is for getting sloppy drunk whilst painting said red stuff....!!!!!!!! Ah now I understand :thumbsup: It's pretty sad. The off-white that has come through since the red is starting to peel actually looks pretty decent condition considering it's 25 years old. A real shame they ruined it. oh well it will survive... mine is coming along very slowly, my welder has been sick lately and ive been waiting on him to do some welding for me, i did get my gas tank drop on today for my XJ tank and sending unit.... :ack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I need to learn how to weld myself. I have a buddy that only lives a couple miles away do all mine but he just got a job a little over an hour away startin up in a week or so and will mostly be on my own. He already promised me to help me with my long arm build :thumbsup: so I won't be on my own for that at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Update on project: Havent done much since buying that XJ. Been slowly doing the small things on that to resell it. However, last night I tested the 4wd that I just had fixed and slid down a hill in my woods into a tree :fs1: not too happy about it. Took the hatch off today and going to a JY to get a brand new used one tomorrow. Once that's back on and I finish up the other small things, shes gone. Been too much of a headache to keep it. And then finally I'll be back to the MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Its been awhile since Ive done much. Got this Cherokee I'm fixing up and tryin to resell so that has taken priority. Anyways, about 2 weeks ago I picked up a roll bar and extra set of tail lights courtesy of ctrow: So thatll go on as soon as I get rid of the Cherokee and repaint the bar. Today, I went over to Elkton, VA to buy a rear bumper for said Cherokee and while I was waiting for it, I found myself looking through other Cherokees they had on the lot and got myself into some trouble :clapping: buying more stuff. I'm now committed to the 97+ header panel conversion. Just need the rest of the panel. I'm guessing the headlights are the same?? :hmm: I'm hoping to get the Cherokee sold within a month or two so I can really crack down on my manche, she needs some lovin too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Offroad Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Just need the rest of the panel. I'm guessing the headlights are the same?? If you switch your existing headlight buckets from side to side they will work with the new header panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Just need the rest of the panel. I'm guessing the headlights are the same?? If you switch your existing headlight buckets from side to side they will work with the new header panel. side to side like I switch the left bucket to the right side and vice versa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 While I was out and about today, I was very excited to see another Comanche However, it was at the junkyard I went to :( but its always a good day when I get to see one other than my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 its always awsome to see one in a JY but very depressing in the same right. means one less out there........ if JYs would sell the left overs for dirt cheap id buy everyone one that had "good bones".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 if JYs would sell the left overs for dirt cheap id buy everyone one that had "good bones".... I would too. Although the yard would almost turn into a jy itself, being only MJs of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naterenfo1 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Diggin the setup so far! How hard was it to tuck a 9" axle under there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Diggin the setup so far! How hard was it to tuck a 9" axle under there? Thanks. It wasnt too bad. As soon as I got it, I cut off all the old mounts and smoothed the tube down, made all the measurements for the jeep, and welded on the new perches. I kept it regular width, so it's a little wide, but works for my setup. I also had a friend do the gears for me, hes a mechanic so knew what he was doing. Havent had any complaints. Other than not having time to really work on any part of the truck in months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Well I can finally put the MJ back on top of the todo list. I sold the Cherokee yesterday and that was taking all of my manche's time. Now it's time to get the truck inspected so I can drive it around town. The list has a few things on it but not too terrible. The exhaust manifold has a leak which is the worst thing on the list. Needs wiper blades, rear plate moved and lit up, rear brakes need adjusting but not replaced, reverse lights, sway bar links fixed (I'm removing completely). It's been a long year for the MJ waiting for my attention and I hope she doesn't remain angry at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 The wallet is feeling a little light. I have a new manifold on the way and today I bought some tires through 4wd. They should both be here by the beginning of next week and I can't wait. . :MJ 1: . Pics will be coming soon of both i promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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