1987 Comanche The Long Hard Road

[ThatJeepGuy]

Exhaust get a redemption, it touched everything, floorboards and x members. Mostly 2.75" and I heat wrapped as much of it as I could a while ago.

 

This time I stuck to mostly factory replacement parts (all 2.5")with some modifying and no wrap. 

Old setup with 2 straight through mufflers (2nd one got re used into current setup)

 

Walker exhaust pieces 95xj down pipe

 

longbed mj tailpipe the got cut down and angles changed

 

Prior through muffler gets a little armor gusset to hopefully glide over objects if they become and issue

 

Extra fuel gets a dedicated mount outside of the gas tank basket

 

This lumpy rear driveshaft will need some attention as well

[jeeper_chiefb]

Have you considered adding a trackbar bracket crossmember under the oil pan?  One small tube from passenger frame to low-as-possible on the track bar mount would help a lot with the leverage during steering. 

[ThatJeepGuy]

12 minutes ago, jeeper_chiefb said:

Have you considered adding a trackbar bracket crossmember under the oil pan?  One small tube from passenger frame to low-as-possible on the track bar mount would help a lot with the leverage during steering. 

 

Don't have the current photo to represent (old photo of this mj) but if you notice the green cross tube - ive already done exactly what your describing and would recommend it to anyone. Its really helped over the years

[jeeper_chiefb]

22 hours ago, ThatJeepGuy said:

 

Don't have the current photo to represent (old photo of this mj) but if you notice the green cross tube - ive already done exactly what your describing and would recommend it to anyone. Its really helped over the years

 

Well done!  I admire this build and the changes you've made. 

[ThatJeepGuy]

Here we are again!

 

took a trip down to Windrock TN for a weekend of thrills and it did NOT disappoint!

 

The environment had me harnessed up nice and tight as it in no way compares to the flat lands of Michigan wheeling!

 

 

 

absolutely phenomenal views and climbs!

 

 

This however led me into a level of wheeling aggression i had not yet unlocked and with the welcomed Rev limiter and bump stop bouncing action i landed myself at the very end of the trip with a familiar sight

 

An absolutely destroyed rear pinion yoke and yet again another set of over wrapped leaf springs.

 

With this also came the realization of how unprepared i was for the trip, having forgotten my tree savers, bulk of actual trail tools and storage ability, i had to rely on my friends more than i had liked to.

 

Some changes are in order!

 

The immediate tasks are to fix my leaf springs, pinion yoke and unfortunately the brand new rear driveshaft needs a new 1350 slip end (the yoke destruction also came with the caps launching through the snap ring groves).

 

Other items to address is actual storage space and the deteriorated rocker panels/rock sliders.

 

for the sake of my want to doodle i'll update those last 2 items once i get some rough drafts drawn up.

 

looking forward to some much needed fall/winter repairs and the updates will follow!

[ThatJeepGuy]

Subtle prep work has begun for a return trip to windrock.

 

Earlier this summer we made the annual jeep blessing here in Michigan... jeep got tired and took a nap

Zero actual damage, co pilot was a little uneasy but came out with a smile 😃 

 

Today's to-do list was a new clutch fan, new alternator and some how to teaching with the younger kiddo. Serpentine belt ia tight!

 

 

Steering box replacement, total fluid check and then potentially a revamp of the rear tube work to accommodate storage space and revamp of the rear shackle mounts tomorrow...