scguy Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 The passenger seat is decent. With a little welding, the driver's will be fine. I'm hoping to get a set of 2dr seat covers in grey to put on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Pghcomanche Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'm trying to decide on a lift. I want to run somewhere around 3-5". I'm torn between piecing a lift together or just getting the Zone 4.5"kit and a track bar. I plan on swapping the D35 out sometime down the road, so the add a leaf only needs to last till then when I go SOA. Lift is here. I went with the Zone 4.5" kit. Hopefully I can begin on it tonight. Just checked out the Zone kit. The add a leafs can ride pretty rough in my experience but looks like you already have a plan for remedying that. If you change your mind and stay SUA the Hell Creek MT leafs are nice. When combined with the zone shackles I'm guessing it would be in the 4-5" range The passenger seat is decent. With a little welding, the driver's will be fine. I'm hoping to get a set of 2dr seat covers in grey to put on them. Great. I think those seats will look awesome restored/refreshed regardless if you swap to the 97+ dash or keep it original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'm staying original dash, and most likely original front clip. I am swapping over the grey interior / console / 4WD from my donor XJ. I do like the look of the 87 grille though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 Front axle robbed. And transplanted. Now if I can get these control arms bolted up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4.0forlife Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 nice build man. I'm jealous of the clean body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 Front's done. Got that squat like all the Chevys around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Nice progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 My transfer case linkage is shot, so I ordered the Boostwerks setup. If I'm going through all the hassle of swapping harnesses. I figured I'd put those electric locks to use and install a keyless entry / remote start system. I'm normally gun shy of them, but 99% of the problems I've seen with them can be traced back to shoddy installation. I'll probably pick up an IRO track bar and steering box spacer soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Front's done. Got that squat like all the Chevys around here. Cut out the wheel well and put a big old slick in the back and you'll have an MJ LWB gasser. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Cut out the wheel well and put a big old slick in the back and you'll have an MJ LWB gasser. :yes: I think I have one already since it didn't quite fit my bike. Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I like! That would be one cool unique MJ. Gotta lose that topper though. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 I like! That would be one cool unique MJ. Gotta lose that topper though. :cheers: Definitely. Right now, it's free covered storage though. It's coming off as soon as I can swap the interior of the XJ over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 I really don't like doing front end work, so I'm going in to do everything right. On the way are all new steering components, all MOOG. Also swapping over to a ZJ V8 tie rod setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 Picked up a WJ booster and master cylinder for $30. Also picked up some windshield trim and chrome header panel trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89MJComanche Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 My opinion on lift is to go 3" with front coils and Kevin's off-road track bar and a set of general spring metric ton extra arch rear springs. 4 shocks of your choice and a HD steering Stabilizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 Rears sitting up now. Still a lot of weight in the bed and none up front, so hopefully it'll level out. Just have to order a track bar and a few other goodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 That looks like it should be about level, given what's missing. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 Now to decide on tires/ wheels. I'm liking the 32x11.50R15s. I wouldn't mind 16s, but the two popular sizes, 265/75 and 285/75 aren't exactly what I'm looking for. I'm keeping an eye out for takeoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 JK takeoffs are cheap/available if you're willing to go to 17s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Not much progress, just waiting on some parts I ordered from IRO Offroad. Double shear track bar and steering box spacer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Wow, it's been forever. Things have been crazy, I bought a repo house that needed a decent amount of work, but now I have an air conditioned shop to shove my projects in. In the meantime, the Comanche has been totally ignored. I hate it, but working plumbing trumps MJ. I did do some thorough cleaning of the engine bay and reinstalled the gearbox and new IRO spacer. Unfortunately, I've got another project ahead of this one for the time being, fixing a friend's F100 with blown head gaskets. Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 At least you've got shop space now. A/C sure is nice in lots of parts of the world too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Well, it's only been forever, but finally got the 4.0 powerstick in. Decided to try to slip in the engine, transmission and transfer case as a unit. At 6'3" long, I thought it'd be a lot harder than it ended up being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 Merry Christmas!I'm finally getting around to working on the Comanche. I dropped it here behind the shop a little over two years ago, and here it sits. It's been a long road of house repairs and projects, getting married, and having a son. Time to circle back to my dream truck In 2006, I bought my first Jeep, a 89 XJ Wagoneer. Being in high school and only working part-time, my plans and dreams for it never came to be reality, but now I'm a little better suited to fix up my dream truck. I'd like to build it in a 2000s era style, along the lines of my plans for the Waggy. I love the 80's-ness of the truck and I don't want to stray too far from that. What does that mean?Original front end, no 97+ clip or interiorNo LED lights, especially not headlights. Stick to halogen auxiliary lighting. 15 inch wheels, likely bullet holes32x11.50R15 tires (unless I have to go up to a 33 for more tire options)Finish the 4.0 HO swap, entire harness and all. Interior color change to grey. Power window/locksFull console swap. Probably going to stay with the foot E brake for now. Interior sound deadening. Roll bar or headache rack for lights. Basically replicate a fully loaded 92 HO MJ plus a few niceties. And eventually, paint. I've been leaning towards root beer brown, but I'm liking the factory blue still. So, in short, nothing has been done. But, maybe shortly, something will be. Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 I like the blue too. Sounds like a lot of major changes in your life - all good . Your plan you have laid out for the Jeep is going to make this a great build-up to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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