daking Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Well I'm starting my build. First, I must say there are many, many nice Comanche builds on this site. Lots of information and ideas to pull from. The truck is a 4X2 Jeep Comanche with a 4.0 and 5-speed. The goal is to build a reliable 4x4 truck, that can be driven daily. I'm going to start "Low Budget", and work up from there. In other words, I want to get the truck up and running, then start modifying from there. Example, I'm using the stock upper and lower control arms, however I have plans to change them out in the future. What I don't want is a 3 to 10 year build and never being able to drive it. I want it driving & 4X4ing in just a few months. Then build up from there. (its NOT my daily driver, just another hobby truck. :) ) I bought a 92 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 4X4 with Auto, for parts. The 4X4 worked, the interior is in real good shape. The list: convert to a 4X4, 5.5" lift, swap in a Chrysler 8.25 rear (longer shackles in rear) lockers front-n-rear, install Automatic, 4.7 Stoker motor electric fans redo the inside, new or rebuilt inside (rug, seats, dash,,,) under-body armor other misc stuff. I started the project with the suspension and lift. I got the lift parts from the $600 lift thread. http://comancheclub.com/topic/35519-55-600-mj-lift-cheap-high-quality-100-complete-lift/ All the lift parts came in, we started installing it. So far so good. Image Not Found Image Not Found Doing a spring over on the rear axle. Once we get the axles under the truck again, we'll pull the engine and Transmission. clean the engine bay up, paint and what not. Questions: Should I do a slip yoke removal on the transfer case? Should I put a CV joint on the rear shaft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnClimber Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I'd definitely run a SYE. Then the front shaft from your donor XJ (if it's long enough). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I'd definitely run a SYE. Then the front shaft from your donor XJ (if it's long enough).The front drive shaft is way too short. As well, a SYE and double cardan shaft on a Comanche at 5.5" of lift is generally not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnClimber Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Sorry, I'm used to lifting XJ's :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daking Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 well got most of the lift / suspension done. Took the Axles from the 91 XJ, and moved the to the MJ. Had to weld on new perches on the Chrysler 8.25. We picked up some U bolts from Autozone, they fit really nice. Then used the old MJ bottom spring plates, put them on top, and connected the shocks. Seems to work. The front alignment shims did not want to fit, had to grind down bushings in the arms. They had a LockRight front locker $100 off (~$200 or so), so I grabbed that. I'll get a locker for the rear too. Also I'll install new Diff covers. My goal is to get the MJ up & running as as possible. Then once its driving, I'll up-grade parts as needed. We pulled the motor. I'm rebuilding the 4.0 H.O. right now, to a 4.7. I'm hours away from pulling the trigger on this kit,, http://www.cleggengine.com/stroker-kits/jeep-4-0-stroker-kits.html# The stage 3 kit, and Stage 2 CAM. Any comments, good, bad? Here are some Pics,, Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daking Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Some updated pictures. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daking Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Mod's Stroker 4.0 Motor (and all that goes with it, like 2001+ intake, ported TB, injectors,,,) Rebuilt Transmission (modified for harder shifts) Rebuilt Transfer case, with slip yoke eliminator Rebuilt front & rear axles, both with lockers Rebuilt drive shafts Iron Rock over da knuckle steering 3-core thick aluminum radiator with 3 electric fans 2nd transmission cooler completely redone interior, new carpet, new bench seat, re done dash, custom switch center. New rubber around glass, some new glass 10,000# wench Battery moved to rear 50in roof mounted LED bar, 24" LED bar on front bumper looking to convert to rear disk brakes, and long arm front. There is a bunch of other little things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Any more pics of how that led light bar is mounted? Awesome set up man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbain Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Really looking good.... I do like the light bar above the windshield ..... So have you already built your stroker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daking Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 some better picks of the light bar,, the bracket goes between the door and A Piller. screws into the A Piller. I have the stroker motor installed. I have not driven yet, cause the transmission builder is taking his time... Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzzzBear Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Looking Really Good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinMJ Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbain Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I love how those light bars look on our trucks..... but I'd just break them the first day in the woods.... very Nice MJ.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahlborn Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Did you build the brackets for the light bar custom? Or get them somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daking Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 I did not even think about going through the woods as being a problem... Bu I think your right, need to watch them trees. Most my wheeling will be in the desert, light rock crawling. I'll use this jeep as one of my work trucks in my fleet. I'll drive it mostly, but there will be times I'll need to let one of my guys use it. So, It won't see hard core off-road extreme rock. :) I really wanted a Lund Visor, but I could not find one. Then I saw a "Military" styled MJ with a 50" LED, and liked it. Kinda looks like a Lund.. kinda. I got the brackets on eBay. search Jeep Cherokee 50" brackets. I think I paid $150... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91Pioneer Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Does that 50" light bar have some wicked bad glare off the white hood or is it not too bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knever3 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Bad @$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 :thumbsup: Great looking Truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLAW Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Man I know who you are now! Well not really but I know were you live, hahaha creepy, but you live right next to the Cloudcroft Highway right? I've seen your truck on our way to Cloudcroft for our Biking trips and always wondered if you were here lol! That's Awesome man! Great Work you've been doing to your truck too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daking Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Ha, that seems creepy and is funny. Yea That jeep is off the road to Cloud Croft. Lots of bikers take that road, its very scenic. I've followed your thread on Jessica, looking real good. My jeep "Bob" would love to hang with Jessica :) Do you work at the bike shop on Mesa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLAW Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Haha used to now I'm at the one on Redd Rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daking Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Almost done. just missing a few minor parts for transmission install. Need to figure out the fuel delivery too. Need to do some electrical work. Still a work in progress. I'm going to replace the front bump-stops, add on-broad air and a tank, move the battery to the rear, and some other ideas. Here are some updated pictures. Some updated pictures: Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daking Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Some updated pictures : Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickinmule Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Very, very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLAW Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Nice man, what steering system did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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