SnowManche Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Image 2 by snowmanche, on Flickr will get back and type out the specs and story after class! :thumbsup:
SnowManche Posted October 10, 2012 Author Posted October 10, 2012 ok so here it is, after building, driving, and wheeling my 95 YJ on 35's with a 4 cylinder and soft top I was ready for something I could go on real trips with that was somewhat bearable. I always like Cherokee's but just wasn't into so much body and it was near impossible to find a decent one with a 5 speed. After that I started looking at Toyota's because I thought a solid axle swap might be a nice project(at this point I had decided I wanted a pickup). Well I hated the feel of the Toyota's and gave up on that search too. That's when it hit me, a Comanche was in order! Shortly after that realization I came upon a cherry 88 with 160k, orginal california vehicle. Gave the guy a call and $1,800 later it was mine.
SnowManche Posted October 11, 2012 Author Posted October 11, 2012 ok so onto the specs (all work was done by me and paid for by me in full) it was a long process! Axles: HPd30 front with.10's and SOLID cover(open until I put my Aussie in :)) 8.8 in the rear, disc brakes, 4.10's, LSD, SOLID cover Drivetrain: Renix 4.0 with 170k still going strong Ba/10 that is on it's way out(ax-15 or nv3550 swap planned) NP231 Suspension: Rubicon Express 6.5" Lift Adjustable Upper/Lower Control arms Adjustable Track Bar and bracket Control Arm Drop Brackets Stainless Brake Lines RE Gen2 Disconnects RE Monotube Shocks Front Warn shocks in the rear( the shocks included with the kit are long so that you can weld the tabs low on the axle, I wanted them mounted up high and out of the way so I went with a differet shock) SOA Rear with stock leaf sring 5.5" RE Springs front Body: Nates 4x4 Rear Bumper Dirtbound Front Warn M8000 Canopy(occasionally) Tinted WIndows Tool Box Montalined bed and bed rails Tires/Wheels: 33/10/5/15 KM2's 15x8 Black Steelies (soon to be beadlocks) Steering: IRO Tie Rod( this thing is beef) New Balljoints New Draglink New Steering Stabilizer New TRE's (This thing drives tight for what it is!) Resampled_2012-09-21_22-09-36_850 by snowmanche, on Flickr Image by snowmanche, on Flickr Image 4 by snowmanche, on Flickr That's all I can really think of right now, ask any questions and I will be sure to help out as much as I can! This thread will be updated from now on with wheeling and wrenching.
SnowManche Posted October 11, 2012 Author Posted October 11, 2012 Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr (only stock picture I can find :( ) Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr
mountainman Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 :drool: exactly what my truck is gonna look like. Cause its exactly what i had planned. :) you beat me to it. :bowdown: One SICK comanche :brows:
SnowManche Posted October 12, 2012 Author Posted October 12, 2012 haha thanks! It's been a ton of work and fun to get to this point. Probably not doing much to it but wheeling it for what it's worth this winter :thumbsup:
SnowManche Posted October 12, 2012 Author Posted October 12, 2012 Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr
Darren Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Nice Truck. That Dirt-Bound bumper looks killer.
SnowManche Posted October 13, 2012 Author Posted October 13, 2012 thanks! wasn't sure how I'd like it at first but it isn't gaudy or anythig like that. I love the subtle aggressive look it game me, and it still leaves me with a good approach angle
SnowManche Posted November 8, 2012 Author Posted November 8, 2012 Went out with Deschutes County 4 Wheelers to Edison and then with some buddies to Brown's Camp. The body is umm.. not so straight now. We put in an order for steel for sliders and I will be going to town with a cutoff wheel in the next few weekends. We will also be bobbing the bed 16" or so. Pictures to come. 404675_433976606659478_563674224_n by snowmanche, on Flickr Look at the bed behind the cab.. angry trees :doh: Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr Here it is all clean coming over the pass back to school.
SnowManche Posted November 8, 2012 Author Posted November 8, 2012 Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr
mountainman Posted November 16, 2012 Posted November 16, 2012 Just build a bad @$$ bumper and drag that beotches @$$. Bobing the bed looks like $#!& on these trucks. Nice wheelin shots and now the cap looks SICK due to the lift. MAN youre killin me. Mine was to be just like this before hammers, and now I'm set back. Prob be april before its done. Thanks for helping me dream through the hard times. :)
SnowManche Posted December 11, 2012 Author Posted December 11, 2012 thanks man! Not much to say about it recently.. did a little bit of snow wheeling but other than that been too busy with school and low on funds :yes: I do have to say that it has made two trips between bend,OR and Sparks, NV without a hitch. The ba/10 is still impressing me with it's holdng up to my driving style :doh:
SnowManche Posted December 11, 2012 Author Posted December 11, 2012 Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr
SnowManche Posted December 11, 2012 Author Posted December 11, 2012 Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr
SnowManche Posted December 11, 2012 Author Posted December 11, 2012 Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr
SnowManche Posted December 11, 2012 Author Posted December 11, 2012 Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr
SnowManche Posted December 14, 2012 Author Posted December 14, 2012 $50 at the local Wrecking Yard.. great score
cody4359 Posted December 14, 2012 Posted December 14, 2012 Untitled by snowmanche, on Flickr Here it is all clean coming over the pass back to school. Great picture. where abouts in OR ar you? also, i noticed in you snow adventures you were alone. i do it to, but thats a No No :cheers:
mountainman Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 Any other shots of it from a side view with the cap off? I'm debating heavily if i want 33s or 35s. I LOVE this look, but i also love 35s..lol. 35 MTRs or 35 maxxis bighorns. mmmmm. I just have to drive it every day and i think it will boogy better and get decent mileage with 33s thats why i want them. hmmmmmmm
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