Strokermjcomanche Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 88Whitemanche: Just a Dana 35 Minuit : No problem , let me know how that one works out . Don : I had to get while the gettin was good , this has been a year search for a good front axle . I'll probably switch to the new axle shafts with the larger ujoints along with new seals , fluid , bushings ,ball joints , links , WJ lca , OME steering stabilizer and hub bearings / brakes . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Of course I pulled the diff cover at the JY , looks clean and in good shape to me.... Stripped the axle down and wire wheeled everything , the axle was suprisingly clean because it got saved by the 2.8 leaking oil all over the axle housing . All the bolts came out by hand once they were broken free , someone installed new ujoints / ball joints not too long ago so I think I'll just run them for now . I did put new bushings in the upper axle housing , new pinion seal , OME steering stabilizer , sway bar links , calipers and brake hoses . I guess it's time for a new camera / phone too , sorry about the picture quality ... Next on the list is getting the WJ LCAs fitted to the axle housing , anyone know the measurements of what I need to cut the steel sleeves down to ? Also does the LCA bolt on the same way as it would on the WJ ? The thread I found has no pictures anymore and the poster is M.I.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 More of the drivers door panel is done , I still need to color match the arm rest to the gray carpet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Did you use a flipped right side power window switch bezel on that panel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 On 12/23/2016 at 12:02 AM, hornbrod said: Did you use a flipped right side power window switch bezel on that panel? No , it's a 2dr drivers side switch . Mopar #56007219 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Ah, okay. Looking at it more closely I see it's a 4-gang switch plate. I just have a 2-gang switch plate there - no power locks. Chrome of course. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Picked up a pair of leather seats out of a 4dr 90 xj limited . The drivers side has a small cigarette burn and the rest of the seats are in good shape for being 27 years old The seats are power , but would be too tall and I would hit my head . In addition they would not tilt forward , so I decided to use a spare pair of 86 Mj specific bucket seats with the bolsters for donors . I swapped the 90 cover on the 86 frame of the drivers side seat , still have the passenger side to do ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Starting to swap the black interior in , still need to do some wiring changes to the dash before I put it in .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Man, that's going to be nice. Do you have a black column and wheel for it too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 On 2/21/2017 at 12:59 AM, hornbrod said: Man, that's going to be nice. Do you have a black column and wheel for it too? Yes sir , the black column came from the same donor truck and I still have the CJ steering wheel you directed me to along with another nice Xj/mj black steering wheel . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I keep flipping back and forth between cloth and leather on the '91. This is not helping. :D This truck has come so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Small update : Had all of my side windows tinted , installed the power guts in the doors and put the new panels on .... Today I pulled the rest of the grey interior and partially installed the black dash , steering column , NOS parking brake and cross body harness . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Those door panels look sharp, man, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 A little update : Installed all new parking brake cables and gave the whole suspension a good shakedown before it goes to get an alignment in the next couple weeks . Also went and replaced both front turn signal sockets and all the lights are now working besides the reverse lights which I still am trying to locate the problem . Also installed Nicks R.E.M. Unit in the center console .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellaheep Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Finding it hard to believe this I'd the same burned out truck I sold ya..... Gonna be a nice truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 On 5/15/2017 at 2:29 AM, yellaheep said: Finding it hard to believe this I'd the same burned out truck I sold ya..... Gonna be a nice truck. Thanks Troy . The truck had good bones though ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellaheep Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Great bones. The nicest floorboards I've ever seen. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 So I took the truck on its maiden voyage yesterday , drove it around town for several hours with no issues (yet lol) . I have to get the 37 tooth speedometer gear for it so I don't have to use my GPS . Also been working on getting it all cleaned up for Bantam next week . It's not finished by any means , but it's to a point where I can enjoy it a little . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 On 6/4/2017 at 7:49 PM, Strokermjcomanche said: So I took the truck on its maiden voyage yesterday , drove it around town for several hours with no issues (yet lol) . That's great! And the truck is looking really good. What's next for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 On 6/4/2017 at 8:14 PM, DirtyComanche said: On 6/4/2017 at 7:49 PM, Strokermjcomanche said: So I took the truck on its maiden voyage yesterday , drove it around town for several hours with no issues (yet lol) . That's great! And the truck is looking really good. What's next for it?Thanks . Not really sure exactly what I'm going to do right now , I have a whole bunch of ideas and only want to build it once . Things I know I want to do : Lizard skin the floor Paint some areas ( if not the whole truck ) because the paint is worn off in areas and I don't want it to rust Get the A/C working Install the FM modulator so I can use my iPod etc Install a good exhaust / header That's all I can think of at the moment ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Well I've already put a 1000 miles on her with minimal issues It runs great , plenty of power , handles great , rides good ( maybe a hair stiff ) stops on a dime , no rattles now ( there was one ) . There is a small oil leak that drops a few drops of oil on the exhaust, and for the first couple minutes it causes a little smoke while it burns off . While driving back from Butler Pa ( about an hour away ) I hit some railroad tracks doing about 25mph and heard some rattling then metal sliding against the asphalt. I stopped and looked to see what it was and found out it was the coil spring retainer that attaches to the axle housing with a 13mm bolt . I'm really surprised that is all that has happened as of yet , especially being that basically the whole truck had been taken apart . I think I'm going to leave it alone because I don't want to press my luck lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Did the coil retainer just come loose, or did it strip out? Seems there's always something after you do a full teardown. I agree that if it's the only thing that you're doing really good. :rock on: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 On 6/30/2017 at 7:03 AM, DirtyComanche said: Did the coil retainer just come loose, or did it strip out? Seems there's always something after you do a full teardown. I agree that if it's the only thing that you're doing really good. :rock on: I think it stripped out . I'll just go to the next bolt size and drill the hole in the retainer bigger , I already have extra brackets ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Long overdue update : Ive put about 7k miles on total , it normally sits during the winter because I don't want it to rust away . Other than changing oil and normal maintenance I haven't had to do anything to it besides change the rotted muffler today . I plan on using the old carpet in my 87 and buying new carpet for this truck . The floors still look great ... Just waiting for the carpet so I can get it in as I'll be driving to Michigan on the first of march to get parts the seller won't ship . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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