Esgar Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 So I've been a member for a while, but now it's time to start my build thread. I promise only one thing: It will be slow. 1989 MJ (obviously) 4.0/5 speed/4x4 longbed, 731,xxx miles (engine only). While not new to the Jeep scene by any means, this is my first MJ, had her for a little over a year now, and haven't had time nor money to do anything to her. Until now. How you see it is how I got it last July, not sure what the previous owner was thinking with the horrid primer splotching and whatnot. When I got her, she'd been run into a concrete barrier and bent the D30, so when I got her, the first thing I did was ditch the Disco 30 for a non disco 30, and things stopped there. Today I went and scored me a new shiny thing to drop underneath the beast after discovering that the spiders in the fantabulous D35 were starting to fragment, and knowing their pension for longevity, I figured something a bit stronger was in order, and this is where I get slightly stupid. The old D35 (everyone's favorite.) ((Don't mind the tape measure, it was for size comparison.)) Now for the new. Meet the GM Corporate 14 bolt. For the few that do not know, it's a full floating one ton axle, this particular model is from a 1996 Suburban, and sports 4.11 gearing with a factory Detroit locker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectormj Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Get er done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esgar Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 For those that haven't seen a D35C axle shaft next to a 14 bolt 30 spline, here ya go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 That will be a beefy upgrade. My brother runs a 14 bolt in his MJ with 5.13s, Detroit locker, and disc brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esgar Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 That will be a beefy upgrade. My brother runs a 14 bolt in his MJ with 5.13s, Detroit locker, and disc brakes. Can you get pictures of how he did his? I'm bouncing a few ideas around, and so far, that's the only 14B MJ I am aware of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Sure, I will see if I can take some pics tomorrow. It's pretty much just a basic SOA set up. It's in this guy here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Check out Johnnyquests build thread http://comancheclub.com/topic/29713-88-comanche-chief-the-unitruggy/?fromsearch=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Esgar Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Damn that's sexy looking! Check out Johnnyquests build thread http://comancheclub.com/topic/29713-88-comanche-chief-the-unitruggy/?fromsearch=1 The fabled DirtEater graces my page? I'm honored! I like the build, I just wish it had been documented better, honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Check out Johnnyquests build thread http://comancheclub.com/topic/29713-88-comanche-chief-the-unitruggy/?fromsearch=1 You can usually find Dan on the comanche pages on Facebook if you want more details on his build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcomanche Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 That looks pretty much exactly like my 9 inch setup aside from the carrier. What's your plan for a front axle? Are you keeping the d30? Looks like it will be fun though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Full width HP60 front, Sterling 10.25 rear, recentered Humvee wheels with 3.5" BS. Outside of sidewall to outside of sidewall on the front is 85", rear is 82.5". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esgar Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 That looks pretty much exactly like my 9 inch setup aside from the carrier. What's your plan for a front axle? Are you keeping the d30? Looks like it will be fun though! Nah, I'm going with a kingpin D60 high-pinion, OTK hydro-assist, and probably an OX to fill the belly of the beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcomanche Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Sounds awesome. Can't wait to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny quest Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Check out Johnnyquests build thread http://comancheclub.com/topic/29713-88-comanche-chief-the-unitruggy/?fromsearch=1 The fabled DirtEater graces my page? I'm honored! I like the build, I just wish it had been documented better, honestly. yea i kinda skimped on the build thread. anyway, my 14b came from a 2005 chevy 2500. techincally, i believe its called an AAM 11.5; came with disc and ebrakes from the factory and 4.10s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esgar Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Check out Johnnyquests build thread http://comancheclub.com/topic/29713-88-comanche-chief-the-unitruggy/?fromsearch=1 The fabled DirtEater graces my page? I'm honored! I like the build, I just wish it had been documented better, honestly. yea i kinda skimped on the build thread. anyway, my 14b came from a 2005 chevy 2500. techincally, i believe its called an AAM 11.5; came with disc and ebrakes from the factory and 4.10s There's to my understanding, a factory disc 14B that isn't built by American Axle, that looks identical, only with the smaller 10.5 ring instead of the AAM's 11.5 ring.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny quest Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 to correct my previous post, 10.5s and 14b are the same thing. 10.5s are the updated version. all the internals can be swapped back and forth from my understanding. 11.5 is a totally different beast. i have an AAM 10.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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