mpace6a Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 MJ looks good man! Wish mine had the 4 banger instead of the dreaded 2.8, maybe then I could do fun stuff with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Thanks Yeah, those 2.8's I hear arent the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Thanks Yeah, those 2.8's I hear arent the best. Yea, lots of problems with mine, though it may be a diamond in the rough. I can use 5th gear fairly regularly, and am getting somewhere around 17-18 mpgs with it, but its just been problem after problem with the carb and vacuum system, and now recently another fuel pump. But, 2.8 aside, its my mj and I love it, and someday it'll get a sbm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 I know what you mean, mine fights me tooth and nail somedays, but I still love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Well instead of working on the Javelin, my dad wants me to put my time and money into the Comanche first. So back to work it is. Havent got a lot done I did go to the U Pull and got some parts that I will post. It was all worth $133 Center Console Washer tank and pump. (Didnt have it when I got the MJ) PO!!!!! :fs1: Really straight tail gate. I got some other parts, will post them up later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huck731 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 nice tailgate. I just swapped a bench seat into my MJ. I dig the hurst shift knob. I myself have a custom made (by myself) #4 poolball for a shift knob. what did you use to clean up your taillights so good? mine are not bad yet but could use a "refreshing" the 2.5l sure is a gutless motor, but at 292,xxx mine isnt showing any signs of dieying any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Thanks. There was a DIY on here on redoing it, might be in the earlier pages of my build thread. Its a can of Automotive clear coat, makes them shine really nice. Getting ready to do it to my Javelins tail lights too. Worked pretty good. The 2.5 isnt as gutless as a lot of 4cyl that i have driven. I want to do some upgrade to give me some more power. They are tough motors for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Awesome Build! Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thanks, she is not the prettiest, but pretty tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Wow sure has been a longtime since a update........ And I still haven't got a lot done. But Its coming along better now. I have gotten a lot of comanche parts stashed that I have got (and still more to come) here is what I have done lately: Got an aluminum valve cover for $7 Been working on it I love my small blaster works really good. Had to replace some bolts in the valve cover, cut down some screws. And the finished product Took it to the parts store to get a brass fitting for the front and the guy thought it was stock painted! (Guess thats a good job) The bad part is there is a vacuum leak. I think it is from the brass fitting inlet being too large. Also got a sending unit from a 91 2.5 sport truck And remember the valve cover bolt I broke??? Got it out, I was so happy. A little hard to see, but that was the broken bolt. No more leaky valve cover!!!! Thats kinda all ive done for right now. I might be getting my tires swapped over to my Ravine rims Saturday at Automotive. I have to help with the Boy scouts getting their badges in auto tech, and might be able to swap them then. Ive been working on the Javelin and Comanche at the same time, not the easiest thing........ Ill be going back to the yard this week. really wish I had more money. Could get a shortbed with practically no rust for about $200. And there are so many Cherokees. Ill have more soon, ill keep you guys posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl*t Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Very nice. :thumbsup: Keep up the good work. :wrench: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share Posted November 27, 2013 Very nice. :thumbsup: Keep up the good work. :wrench: Thanks, loving the way that Eliminator of yours turned out. That thing is an inspiration. Ill get pics up soon of the new valve cover. (Its too freaking cold to do it right now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Been a while since I posted, I finally got to do something that I have been wanting to do for awhile.... Steal my own rims!!!!1 (Not really) This thing looks so much better now. Also I get my new tired hopefully this month. Ill get more pics of it soon. My phones camera is messing up and its been too cold to do anything.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Oh wow! It looks great! I have a set of Ravines in the garage that would look great on my black 86. I really like this truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Looking great :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Oh wow! It looks great! I have a set of Ravines in the garage that would look great on my black 86. I really like this truck! Looking great :thumbsup: Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me&my86MJ Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Super straight Comanche, i'm liking the build and glad to see the ravines on there...(my spare is a ravine,lol) the part number for the coil spacers from Autozone is 2.6102G for black and 2.6102R the part number for the drop shackles from Autozone is 13-4100 fullsize drop shackles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thank you for those part numbers. How does yours ride? Does it ride the same or is it rough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me&my86MJ Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Well I also installed 4 door JK shocks with only 500 miles on them ( JK weight 4800-5500lbs to my MJs mere 3300 maybe 3500lbs fully loaded). the ride feels good the height I achieved allows more visibility while driving but the cold weather is making my old truck squeaky and kind of jounceie over bumps but that's also comes form my wallowed out track bar bolts too so probably really nice but I'm in need of a few more repairs to make proper judgment. All in all though I think if feels better, rides smoother, and looks like the height the should come form the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Well what I was waiting on happening has finally struck. Happened in the high school parking lot while I was helping set up a Robotics challenge. I new it was low, but then I came out later after lunch and it was completely deflated. Luckily my friends were there to help me get it off and take it to get air in it (Since my spare is bad) to get me home I was hoping it would hold till I got my new tires some time this or next month, but apparently not. I am going to see if it can be fixed but I have a feeling it can't be, If not, it might be setting for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 That is a nice paint job on the valve cover. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Thank you! I really appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Well the rear tire was unfixable, the tear that were in the side wall finally gave out. Its gonna be down for a little while will I do some work. Going to be painting the center console today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Well my truck is drive-able now, it looks weird though. I only had enough for the rear 2 but will be getting the front soon. It looks weird sitting there with street tires in the front and All terrains in the back, the rear sits up high. Its going to be looking better in the end though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl*t Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 BFGs! :thumbsup: Lookin' good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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