jdemonto Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Just picked this up from Vegas last week. My daughters new Comanche project 2wd converting to 4wd and swapping out the trans for a AX-15 for reliability. The rear is a D35 so that's going to be replaced by a 8.25" and a D30 for the front. Our goal is 90% used parts and to keep the total cost under $5K.Build4wd8.25 rear axleD30 Front35's4.5"" liftFiberglass Front FendersPulled Rear FendersIn Cab cageSynergy Suspension LA Frontking 12" Reservoir ShocksDeaver Long Travel Rear SpingsBed CageBumpersLED LightsGoal Under $5kCurrent CostTruck:$600Transport:$350Radiator Fan shroud:$35Shifter knob:$25Shifter Boot:$25Door Handle:$25Ax-15 Trans W/Tcase $300Front Bumper:$640Centerforce II Clutch $385Misc Trans parts:$100Drive shaft Yoke $30U joints $35Chop and Bal rear shaft $75External Slave Cylinder $180Synergy front 4.5 Springs $185Synergy Trac Bar $225Synergy Short Lower CA $275Air Horn $4035" BFG Tires CL:$60015" Method race Wheels:$480Day Star Products Add a leafs:$75Pulled Bed Sides:$10 C-Rok $68 Shipped Spedo Cable $27 Steering Box $168---------------------------Total Cost:$3693.00Sold Transmission -$100Total Cost $3593 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdemonto Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Here's the T-case and Transmission we picked up Ax-15 and NP231 $300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdemonto Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Removed the old transmission Sunday that was fun at 102* Finally getting some parts Centerforce II clutch and everything we need to get this installed this weekend. Finally making progress! Repainting front grill etc Installed new Orfab front bumper,trimmed front fenders and est where it will sit with lift. Installing Synergy 4.5" Progressive front coils, On order tracbar and lower control arms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdemonto Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Synergy 4.5" Front Coils and painted the grill black Synergy Suspension lower control arms. We like the oem bushing and the Johnny joint on the opposing side completely rebuildable. Scored a set of low mileage 35" BFG's on craiglist! Probably need to lift the rear more! Drove it to work today lots of little things to work on. We will be installing the Day Star Add a leaf to the rear in the next week should give us a 2" lift. Wolo Air Horns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdemonto Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 After rear Day Star Add A Leafs Pulled rear bed sides with 35" tires no cutting Pulled bed sides with 31" tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCARENA Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Looking good. How did you pull the bed sides out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdemonto Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Looking good. How did you pull the bed sides out? Cut the inside edge about 3" from the pinch weld and weld or bolt in tabs to keep them pushed out. I had a 1988 Ford Ranger Pre-runner years ago very common with those. Here's a good site for the how too Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 The bed side pull is really damn nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdemonto Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Some updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Comanche4x4 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 looks sweet! so no rubbing on the front tires when you flex it out? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdemonto Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 A little paintshop work what do you think? I moved the fenders up and widened them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdemonto Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 **Update Added C-ROK Steering box plate and a new steering box Cut and moved the front fenders up nearly 2" trimmed back about 4" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I like it :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomguy310 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I was wondering why no one ever pulls the bedsides, maybe its just a desert racing thing we used to do it to rangers all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Your grille is upside down :) (surprised no one else has said anything). Truck looks good. Mine is also from Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMJ Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Looking good so far! I like the LCOG builds the best. And I'm not sure what it is, but every MJ I see outside of the forum has the grille upside down, including the one I just purchased. MJ owners lol RockMJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JENSSEN Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Have any pictures of how and where you cut and added filler plates for the pulled bedsides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RynoMJ Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Looking good so far! I like the LCOG builds the best. And I'm not sure what it is, but every MJ I see outside of the forum has the grille upside down, including the one I just purchased. MJ owners lol RockMJ Hey! It's very confusing! :rotf: Looking good. How did you pull the bed sides out? Cut the inside edge about 3" from the pinch weld and weld or bolt in tabs to keep them pushed out. I had a 1988 Ford Ranger Pre-runner years ago very common with those. Here's a good site for the how too Jason Never seen this either but it came out great. Keep up the good work! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdemonto Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Its not finished but are Jeeps ever? Its not my Jeep so who knows maybe it will never get done? Thanks guys for the kind words, maybe we can get some trail pics after the 4wd gets finished up. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyFryBMX Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'm definitely going to be following this. I'm surprised I didn't see this MJ on craigslist out here. I really like the pulled bedsides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdemonto Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Bought it July 2012 got lucky I guess! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyFryBMX Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Buddy of mine that lives in Arizona sent me a picture of this MJ today. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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