Pete M Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 On 9/13/2020 at 7:32 PM, scguy said: No, they weren't flying much. bummer but as they say, if hunting was successful every time they'd just call it grocery shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Cooper Tire EU messaged and asked to use my Comanche photo for their Instagram feed. Thought that was pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 That's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 Finally got around to a few put off items. 1: replaced the undercharging stock 90A alternator with a new 117A from a 99 XJ. It came with a load test spec sheet in the box and it tested at 138A at 2000RPM. I went with the 117A because I didn't want to mess with grinding down the block and bracket to fit the 136A, more popular alternator swap. Bolts right up, just make sure to get a connector, because they're not very common and are very expensive to order new (~$38). I actually made a Pull a Part run just for the connector. After install, at idle with the high beams on (100w Hellas), AC on full blast, radio on, electric fans on, etc, I was sitting at 14.2V. Great success. This alternator will be able to take more advantage of my 2ga battery cables. 2: AC compressor kit. My old expansion valve froze up, so I decided to replace the compressor as well. I went with all the stuff from a 94 XJ, which came with R134a. AC is back to working well, and I pulled several leaves out of my blower motor resistor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 I also replaced my coolant temp sender for the cluster gauge, but it is still off by 30 or 40 degrees. Probably will have to go Mopar. Are you supposed to use Teflon tape on the threads?My oil pressure gauge needs a sender as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Spent Saturday doing seat work. My driver's bottom cushion leaned towards the left, so I swapped the cover off of it to a spare cushion, replaced the factory bucket seat brackets with Krustys fabbed ones. I didn't really want to do that, but somehow I managed to misplace the factory passenger bucket seat with brackets attached. An entire seat, gone. I have no clue. I swapped seat covers and foam onto my other 2dr XJ bucket to install, just waiting for another evening to assemble them. I got rid of a factory horn that sounded like stepping on a dying goat and replaced it with a Hella horn I had lying around. Much louder and betterAlso pictured, my MJ console insert I salvaged from an 87 Chief that has the E brake handle block off plate. sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Well, look there. Two seats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 I really need to replace my window seals so that I can get my windows tinted eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 yeah, all my MJs need those seals done bonus points if you pull the glass out for the tinting that guy that did my original baby's windows messed up and there's this tiny flaw at the bottom that annoyed the heck outta me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 I've got a little surprise project being worked on tomorrow. I'll post pics when it happens. A little grinder action is about to go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 Well, what do we have here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Headache rack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 Yep, can't wait to finish it, get it painted or powder coated, and some lights on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I love this color on these trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Installed new front door speakers since my LF didn't work. Ended up not fixing anything, so I tracked the problem down to bad terminal pin fit at the head unit connector. I found a new connector to install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 New AC blower motor last night, it's amazing how much quieter it runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 new bearings are the bees knees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 Pretty excited to have this almost done. Have lights on the way. I also ordered new spring perches from Barnes4WD for when I go SOA with a Chrysler 8.25. While I was at it, I ordered a new soldering station for work, but I'm sure it will get some MJ time as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 that looks pretty dang good. what lights are you installing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 that looks pretty dang good. what lights are you installing?These are on the way from@derf 4 should look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 heck yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 Trying to stick to my "no LEDs" rule is getting hard. I might cave and get a small lightbar for a reverse/cargo light. Non LED lights can be so bulky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, scguy said: Trying to stick to my "no LEDs" rule is getting hard. I might cave and get a small lightbar for a reverse/cargo light. Non LED lights can be so bulky. But they look cooler and more correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 So I got my Pro Comp lights from@derf mounted. Still have to wire them, but I'm digging the look. Glad I didn't go LED lightbar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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