A-man930 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 This isn't really a build thread so much as a journal. I posted up as many of the old pictures I've got from over the years. Its been a great little truck and has many memories attached to it. TDi swap, frame stiffening stuff begins on page 5, three-link stuff begins on page 6. Keep in mind that I am updating this thread as I progress. Got her in October of '07 from another CC member: KYMJ A nice, rust-free, 4x4 MJ with all the right stuff for a good price. Had to jump on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Added about an inch of lift with some Chevy drop shackles and some spacers, trimmed the fenders, and installed some 32x11.50 15s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Ye olde original engine was on it's last legs so I picked up a ~50k H.O. engine from a '95 XJ. I changed every gasket on it before swapping it. Before: Donor: After! I ended up modifying the Renix intake to work with the H.O. head and exhaust manifold. All it took was an EGR delete plate and welded-shut tube, some minor grinding at the corners of the intake, and a trimmed gasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 I played with it that way for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 I beat the original 3:07 D35 to the punch and swapped in a 3:54 Chryco 8.25" Picked up another disco HP30 to match gears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Had the AX-15 rebuilt locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciara Casey Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 What started as a rear bumper project quickly escalated into some restoration work. This truck really was/is a survivor (rust-wise.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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A-man930 Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 All done for now; still need to wire up the reverse lights and bring the bumper forward to meet the wheel well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 here's the link to my bumper thread for more details: http://comancheclub.com/topic/29124-my-rear-bumper-build-is-finally-underway/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Picked up some 2wd leaves and a V8 ZJ front sway bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ-90 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Looks good. I love this spinnaker blue. Just wondering what size front spacer you are using? I was wanted to put some in to level the front out since I already have the Chevy shackles installed and to fit a larger tire than the 205/75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 The blue (spinnaker blue or pacific blue??) never really has been my favorite, but it definitely has lots of memories attached to it. I may end up keeping the color when I get the body fixed up. Heck I might even put the stripes back on it who knows. I believe it was a 3/4" spacer puck. I'll be getting rid of them soon if you're interested :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ-90 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I might be. I was going to measure my ride height when its warmer out up here to see what I would need to level it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 I might be. I was going to measure my ride height when its warmer out up here to see what I would need to level it out. Well let me know, they're off now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Time for some upkeep and a few mods. 1/2 ton Chevy hoses (NAPA 38183 and 38182.) Had to modify the bracket, and I'm not so sure they're not going to contact the wheels; we'll see. JKS ACOS spacers; likely going to push the lift a little too high even all the way closed. Probably going to shim the lower control arms out as far as they'll go. At least she'll sit level again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Couldn't help but clean up the old Rusty's 3" lift coils while they were out. The driver's side is bowed noticeably I assume from the lift with no lengthened control arm(s). Wish I had the dough to replace them :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 ZJ left tie rods. Maybe I'll experiment with flipping the outer someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 You can dive into projects like this knowing that there's going to be something else that needs to be changed/fixed/modified while you're there... like clockwork! Bent LCA bracket; apparently this is a common problem on all linked Jeeps. Now the whole thing gets to come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Picked up some used RE control arm drop brackets from Timeless here on CC. Cleaned up; they'll work great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 RCE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Edited, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Ah. Had me confused for a bit! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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