Jack87 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Ok so i just bought this truck about 2 weeks ago for 1500$. It is a 87 Jeep Comanche pioneer, 4.0 Inline 6 with auto trans, 4x4. The guy said he took the engine out of a 91 Cherokee and only has 81K miles on it.... don't know if that is true yet. I have not work on civilian vehicles in a very long time and even when i did i wasn't the best mechanic but i am not afraid to ask questions. I'm sure some of you have already have helped me. Truck suspension mods *Rustys 6.5" lift coils *Rubicon express drop coils*Rough country adjustable track bar*Rough country extended brake lines*Rear is spring over axle with stock shocks/ brackets flipped So far i really haven't got allot of time in with the MJ but yesterday i replaced the adjustment sleeve for the tie rods then of course did an alignment. replace some fuses. Had to replace both of the headlight sockets because the ground rusted out.Other then that i haven't done to much just normal operation things but can't wait to keep modding her up :). Image Not Found Image Not Found I ripped out the carpet like everyone suggested and i was glad to see that i did not have that much rust Image Not Found Image Not Found And of course the dash Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 :thumbsup:Welcome to the club! Nice Comanche you have there! Just wondering, but are you in Fort Riley Kansas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack87 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 yes i am. why whats up you around here as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I am in Joplin Mo, not too far away. There is actually some members that live up your way, I'll be headed up to Junction City sometime soon to get some 4x4 parts for my truck from a member. Maybe we can meet up sometime, Seems like everyone lives up that way in Kansas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack87 Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 ok so i got my billstein 5100's in yesterday so i am going to put those on today!! but i am also going to buy my long arm kit from clayton woo and that shouldnt take to long and me and my son are going to go drive around to look for some new 31 so its going to be an awesome day. https://www.claytonoffroad.com/images/4801010-W.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Congrats on the truck! Seems like you have a decent start, you'll love the Clayton longarms! I had mine for 2.5 years and all bushings/joints are still working good as new, keep at it! Edit: 31s on a 6.5 lift will look silly, 33s fit and look perfect just sayin B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack87 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Lol yah I am really looking forward to the long arms. Though while I was installing the bilsteins the nut fell off and into that little hole in the frame on the driver side so now I am trying to find a replacement lol but I was able to get a battery that fit so I can now close my hood!! Woo also picked up some sea foam and a new serpentine belt plus all new fluids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack87 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 O and yes 33s would be nice but wouldn't I need to regear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I drove my truck everyday for 2 years on 33s without a regear and it wasn't terrible but there was definitely some power loss, as for the battery you can use one from a newer Cherokee that has more cold cranking amps and is the same size as stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack87 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 ok so i did get 31s just cause i knew they would work and still needed a budget so i could get my long arms as well( those come in on the 24th!!!) i will snap so photos tomorrow. took out my PS pump today though cause i have been loosing power when steering pretty bad lately and there is a leak so hopefully replacing that will fix that. tomorrow i will be picking that up from orileys and at the same time i am replacing my serpentine belt cause that's old to. question is should i replace the hoses as well. they don't look horrible but there not brand new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jack87 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Not the order I wanted them in but you get the picture. This is annoying to do on my phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Nice choice with Clayton, neighbor. Once I saw this truck in town I was hoping the owner would find their way to Comanche Club. Nice to see you here. If you need any help, parts, want to go wheeling, or to simply talk Jeep shoot me a message, the names Brett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack87 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Sweet ya thanks man I appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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