Comanche Bryan Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Empty Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I'm wondering if your fuel gauge works? It looks like a full 97+ conversion with a stock tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Good looking truck! As much as people in California complain about the emissions regs, it also seems like there's a pretty good system in place for dealing with modifications. While the EPA is all "don't touch it ever!" California recognizes that some people are going to mess around with it, and allows them to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Welcome, and good looking long bed. :cheers: And congrats for figuring out how to upload pics on just your second post. We have guys who have been here for years and haven't figured it out yet. :yes: Looks like 30's or 31's for tires? The 3.07 ratio must really suck with that size tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche Bryan Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 I'm wondering if your fuel gauge works? It looks like a full 97+ conversion with a stock tank. It works, but backwards. Full tank = just past 1/2 on the gauge, and as the tank empties, the needle moves to the "F" and will go past it. I keep track with my trip odometer. This is the 23 gallon tank and I've been averaging about 16-17 mpg out of the tank during typical use (60 miles a day of commute traffic). Welcome, and good looking long bed. :cheers: And congrats for figuring out how to upload pics on just your second post. We have guys who have been here for years and haven't figured it out yet. :yes: Looks like 30's or 31's for tires? The 3.07 ratio must really suck with that size tire. I'm new to this forum but have been on the VWvortex for awhile - I don't frequent it too often but with over 3400 posts over the years, I can add pics and multi-quote like a boss :rock on: But I haven't used Photobucket in a VERY long time though; hence my first post on Comanche Club was a photo upload test, lol! Yes my tires are 30" on 16" wheels (I forget the width at the moment). I actually don't mind the gear ratio as I work 30 miles from home, and this thing just cruises at 2k rpm at ~70mph. When I come to steep hills though, I have to downshift. On my trip from NM to CA I averaged over 18mpg from each tank, and that was doing between 70 and 75mph (weather permitting). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTall Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Nice!! CALI REGS BITE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 welcome to the addiction! :waving: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche Bryan Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 Thanks everyone! And yes, CA laws do indeed suck. I just remembered I had access to shared photos from my friend in NM who did all the work. When he bought the truck, it was barely running. He decided to pick up a donor XJ with 119k miles on it and do the full swap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTall Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Awesomeness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collkid Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Hello... From the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche Bryan Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 No pics but I replaced the plugs, wires, cap and rotor this morning. The engine was running Bosch plugs so I swapped them out for Champions. Also replaced all four shocks. Tonight I started picking up a random intermittent rotational noise from left front, and it sounds like brake pads or maybe something is rubbing on the dust shield; it's not a super heavy noise and it's not constant. I haven't touched the brakes yet but did notice earlier today that the pads still have plenty of meat on them and the rotors are smooth. Tomorrow morning I'll take the wheel off and remove the brake calipers in the hopes that maybe there's a little rock or something stuck between the pads and rotor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche Bryan Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Haven't done a whole lot lately: *The brake noise I was hearing (above) was due to one of the dust shields just ever-so-slightly making contact with the brake rotor. Bent it out just a bit and all is well *Got a massive screw in the left front tire, just above the sidewall; lucky for me, the tires on the truck had a road hazard replacement warranty so it was replaced, not repaired *Changed the oil *Added a folding lug nut wrench and a small 12v aircompressor to the tools inside the truck cab *Ordered up front and rear bumpers from Nate's 4x4 (will have to save up some $ for the rocker protector bars) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seegeer Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big66440 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Welcome to the forum, it's nice to see someone else from Cali here :D . I agree California smog laws SUCK!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche Bryan Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 I bought a new black grille and headlamp trim bits for the front end, so I removed the chrome grille assembly and posted it for sale on Craigslist. I also received new drums, shoes, brake hardware/springs, parking brake cables, adjuster kits, wheel cylinders, and leaf spring front + rear bushings...I am going to swap in the Dana 44 pretty soon but I figured I'll freshen it up with new stuff before install. Might as well do it once and do it right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche Bryan Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Still tracking down all the required pieces for the Dana 44 drum brakes...I need some bits that are obsolete from Chrysler and that auto parts stores don't carry. I think I may have to just clean up the old ones the best that I can and re-use them. (I'd like to replace the parking brake struts and the flat springs that fit at their ends - everything inside the Dana 44 drums was super rusty) In the meantime, I have received both my custom bumpers from Nate's 4x4 and I'm busy painting them before install. I'm going with Rustoleum Hammered Black finish. They are looking pretty good so far, and I can't wait to get them installed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roper Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Nice looking truck man! I look forward to seeing what you end up doing with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalBman Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Subscribed. Sounds like you had an adventure getting your truck!:] My swapped and AX-15 MJ I drove a 1,000 miles to pick up! Was a fun trip! Iv got a little issue with my fuel gauge as well. Except mine, when it gets half empty means I need fuel now. Right now. Haven't even begun to look into it, iv been fixing other issues and I just use the odometer like yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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