Comanche Of The Month - March 2013

[Automan2164]

Sorry about this month fellas! It seems I fell asleep at the wheel and forgot the date. I am surprised no one was calling with death threats! This month we honor another longtime member who has been a big contributor of knowledge, help, and inspiration... Enjoy. :cheers:

 

 

 

MNKYBOY'S 1989 JEEP COMANCHE

MODEL AND YEAR 1989 Comanche, Sport,short box 4x4

 

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:2.5l tbi mostly stock, custom cold air intake, flowmaster muffler.

 

DRIVETRAIN: Ax4, 231, (AX15 and 231 with 1.5" chain, 6 pinion planetaries, and SYE waiting to go in).trussed non CAD big joint XJ D30,MJ D44, 4.88s, Spartan lockers.

 

COOLING:4.0l open system radiator, dual electric fans.

 

ELECTRICAL & IGNITION:Midland CB, mechless stereo, 6"sony door speakers, 6x9 pioneers in boxes behind seats.full guage cluster conversion.

 

STEERING: modified YJ crossover steering, 4.0l powersteering pump and steering box.

 

SUSPENSION:Front RC 6.5" coils, RRO track bar,RC X-flex adjustable upper and lower arms, custom made drop brackets, custom BPEs ,custom quick disconnects,skyjacker shocks. Rear SOA with anti wrap perches and stock 4x4 leaf springs, RRO shocks.

 

INTERIOR:custom headliner, 97 Dakota seats and center console/seat,otherwise stock.

 

BRAKES:Dual diaphram booster, load sensing valve deleted, front later D30 front brakes, rear early D30 calipers, later D30 rotors with custom caliper mounts, hydraulically operated hand brake for a drift/rally car.

 

LIGHTING:front 3 100W lights on bumper, 2 50w lights on cowl, sylvania silverstar headlights.rear LED tail lights with built in back up lights, LED license plate lights.

 

WHEELS/TIRES:33x12.5x15 Toyo MTs on 15x8 custom painted steel wheels

 

MISCELLANEOUS:10,000lb engo winch with wireless controls, bobbed 16" off the bed, custom bumpers,custom rock sliders, bed corner armor, misc other armor, Rustys front flairs..

 

Best MJ storyNot sure that I have a best story.

 

What owner loves best about CC Mainly that it exists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What a rig. One of the proud few to run the 2.5L and show it as an equally capable power plant. Your truck is a thing of beauty. Built just right, without blowing the bank. You have been a pretty constant presence here on the club for quite awhile. You've always been on to offer advice, or help a member out that needs a hand. It's not just the truck that makes the MJOTM, but the member behind it also.

 

Congrats on your MJOTM. Enjoy the spotlight!

 

Rob :cheers:

 

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[Naterenfo1]

Always loved to get ideas and look at the build page on this rig! A well deserved congratulations is in order!!!

[ComancheKid45]

Always enjoyed reading your build thread, and the truck has evolved very nicely from when you 1st graced us with its presence. Great Job!

[onlyinajeep726]

I have a 2.5L too!  I just got to figure out how to make her happy and run right...

 

Anyway, congrats on MJOTM!

[HOrnbrod]

That interior is just too damn pretty and comfortable looking for a trail rig. I could live in there.  :thumbsup:   Thanks for being a great CC member and sharing your expertise with all. 

[mnkyboy]

Thanks guys

[jimoshel]

Nice rig. Really nice to hear that I'm not the only guy that appreciates the very capable 2.5. But question. Why are you trying to push that stump back into the ground?

[mnkyboy]

A few guys were goofing off trying to park on it and someone who had heard about my MJ asked me to try.

The MJ effortlessly drove right up.

[89eliminator]

nice choice!  one of my favorite rigs on the site.

[Bmoore2]

Congrats brother!!!!!!! 

[86customanche]

Congrats! Do you have a write up on those taillights? I'm looking to do the same

[mnkyboy]

The housings are 3/16" plate that I shaped by hand, the lights are a Maxxima brand LED with built in back up lights.

There's a few pics of how I built them on my build thread and I can get you a part # for the lights if you need it.

[Bornindesert]

Nice build and agree with al the comments, really appreciate some of the help and advice you've provided on ComancheClub formus!

[87Warrior]

Congratulations! Your truck is on of my favorite wheeling trucks. Everything is well done!

[buffalob]

Awsome truck...a well deserved accolade...

That stump never had a chance.

 

B.

[mnkyboy]

Thank you.

 

Here's an old pic of my MJ right after I got It. Probably the best $400 I ever spent.

[Comanche County]

This truck is put together right!

[Darren]

What Mnkyboy really loves best about CC is me.

 

Congrats Nathen!

[Comanche County]

Nathen, mind throwing up a shot of your steering set up?

[mnkyboy]

Its just stock YJ stuff with a lengthened drag link , I put it on temporarily till I could upgrade and haven't got around changing it.

[Comanche County]

Thanks!

[BPB]

Congrats nice having two out of three mjotm from cowlitz county!!!

[mnkyboy]

This makes three so far in the NW, there are a lot of nice MJs out here.

[meljr]

Congratulations, I appreciate your postings and willingness to share your experiences and knowledge.

 

-meljr

[jeepdoggydogB]

Outstanding example of a Comanche, one's will, and the innovation it produces. I especially love your "captains chairs". I am definitely putting that mod on my list of "to do's"