neohic Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Oops!... looks like we're a day late, but not anything short when it comes to quality Comanches! Have you ever looked at a project before even starting and then decided to pump the brakes? No shame in that! Sometimes it just makes sense to pick up where someone else left off. I've been there. We all have at some point. This month, let's have a look at such an example! YEAR/MODEL ● Originally - 87 jeep Comanche SWB 2.5L 2wd base truck Currently - 99 Drivetrain 4.0 4x4 with 2001 XJ Limited Interior Purchased this from someone down in Las Cruces, New Mexico. That person purchased it from KCsurfer20 from here on CC. He is the one that performed the original conversion Items marked with an *** are things i have done since owning itENGINE/PERFORMANCE ●1999 4.0 Rebuilt and bored .30 over Bored out TB Melling Oil Pump Brown Dog Block Brackets Ironman HD motor Mounts Eddlebrock dual outlet header High flow intake manifold Moroso Multibaffled Oil Pan *** DRIVETRAIN ●AX-15 out of a 1999 XJ Np231 transfer case, with HD wide chain, gears, and a 6 pinion planetary Dana 30 up front with OX locker *** C8.25 in the rear with an OX locker and 29 spline axle shafts *** 4.88 gears in the front and rear *** COOLING ● High flow water pump *** Stock radiator and stock fansELECTRICAL/IGNITION ● Dual battery setup with 2 Blue top Optimas *** Auxiliary fuse box from CR-Snow over at CF *** SUSPENSION/STEERING ● 6.5 inch lift Adjustable upper and lover control arms SOA in rear Fox Shocks in front *** BDS in rear Track Bar from IronMan4x4 *** Steering Box Brace with sector shaft support from IronMan4x4 *** Steering Box Spacer from IronMan4x4 *** Track Bar drop bracket from IronMan4x4 *** Track Bar drop bracket brace from IronMan4x4 *** INTERIOR ● 2001 XJ limited interior with the wood grain accents Heated Leather seats Pioneer double din touch screen head unit (did not trim bezel or vents) *** 2 tweeters, 2 Mids 6.5”, 2 6x9” Lows, 2 6 3/4” Bass *** Custom headliner with the overhead sound bar *** XJ limited Overhead console shortened *** LED interior lights Jeep WJ overland steering wheel *** BRAKES ●stock - for now LIGHTING ● Rigid Industries headlights *** Aux beam spot lights EXTERIOR ●Winch bumper up front heavy duty bumper in rear Bushwacker flat fenders WHEELS/TIRES ● 33” Dynapros MISCELLANEOUS ● 7 switch panel bezel *** Factory style locker switch *** Factory style LED Lights switch *** PARTS WAITING TO BE INSTALLED●Rear Winch bumper from Krustyballer with warn winch Baja industries flush mount flood lights in rear OR-Fab winch bumper with Warn winch Rigid industries light bar and spot lights up front Cowl intake PROJECTS TO BE DONE SOON ● 35”+ tires On board air from VIAIR Rear sliding glass Roll bar Beadlocks Wire the steering wheel controls Cameras wired to head unit to use as rock cameras for self spotting Create a logic board that lets me use the steering wheel controls to select front or rear winch and then use them to winch in/out Remember That One Time?... Tell Us Your Best MJ Story ● The first time i took this jeep to do some serious off roading was to the frostbite event at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park. I was absolutely amazed at the capability and frankly, the jeep was able to outdrive me. It made me look like i had more technical skill than i did. But my biggest sense of pride came when i tackled “The Slab”. After watching several vehicles try and fail, and after one jeep broke the driveshaft just trying to get to the obstacle, I succumbed to the peer pressure and went for it. If it wasn't for my lack of technical skill it would have made it up without a single hiccup like it was nothing, but it took me two tries to get the traction I needed. Sure 'nuff, I got it! Crawled up it without even going over 2500RPM. In the past I have been used to mud and sand type terrain, but now that I am in Kansas, I have been expanding my technical trail ability thanks to this jeep. CC is Awesome!... Why Do You Think So? ● The wealth of knowledge is great! I needed to do a gear swap and locker install on my axles after the spartan locker blew up and destroyed the front Ring and Pinion Gear… If it wasn't for the help of the members and their know-how, I would have felt a lot less confident going into the project. With having the input from people here checking my work, I am very confident that my install will last for the life of the jeep! Comanche Club RULES!!!! Stay tuned! In the coming months I have a lot of plans for this jeep! I just found out today that my first child is going to be a baby boy!!! Let's hope that the jeep blood runs in the family! :] FULL BUILD THREAD HERE Way to go, Brannon! I think you did the right move with taking a good truck and making it great. I think a lot of times a project can stall out because they take longer than originally anticipated. By picking up where the past owner left off, you could focus on the finishing touches right away. I really like that you still have plans for it too. They're never really done, anyhow! Congratulations! -Ben This post has been promoted to an article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 well done sir! well done indeed :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansashogan Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Congrats. Well deserved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Congrats on mjotm, awesome rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRat1991 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Awesome truck! Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalBman Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Thanks everyone!! Stay tuned, iv got quite a lot to do in the next couple months. Been getting the finishing pieces together to finish my current projects. I'm also going to an event at Kansas Rocks on the 22nd! Hope to see some CC members there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalBman Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Also just wanted to add, for me and my needs, picking up someone else's project was the best move for me. Relocating from Florida to Kansas made me rethink my jeep plans. I fell in love with this jeep and decided it was worth the 26 hour round trip to New Mexico to get it. Having a converted comanche was my dream jeep for a long time... And now I am making it my ultimate dream jeep which is a well built converted comanche. Thanks again to everyone on this forum for the helpful information and support system! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Gorgeous rig my man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteco Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 nice comanche! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Congrats man! Love this truck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalBman Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Thanks guys! I really appreciate it! I have made some progress if anyone is curious! Got the sliders installed from Krustyballer Finished wiring the fuse box Working on getting the high idle to work like the factory police package XJ's but with the manual computer Got my lockers totally wired with one switch on a factory style toggle that operates front and rear independently of one another. Got the cowl intake done And a few other things! Thanks again guys!:] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeppapa Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I'm going to give you a tip. Get as much done on the truck as you can before your boy comes because you life is going change enormously. Raising a child is the hardest job you'll ever love. Congratulations all the best the you and your family.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine.D Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 very nice comanche and i bet this one is awesome off road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalBman Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 very nice comanche and i bet this one is awesome off road. Thanks Blaine! I went to MOAB and I went up every trail we went to! Went up hells gate, the escalator, top of the world and several other ones. It really suprised me just how capable it was! I am going back to MOAB next October and I have a few trips to other places planned between now and then. I'm hoping to compete in the Gambler 500 next month as well. Check out my build thread if ya have time, iv done quite a bit since MJOTM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine.D Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Will do taking notes for my future Comanche thumbs up for making one amazing mj even more awesome . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverrat92 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Looks like a sweet build planning on doing a similar paint style on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalBman Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 minute ago, riverrat92 said: Looks like a sweet build planning on doing a similar paint style on mine. Thanks man! I have done quite a lot since MJOTM if you wanna check out my build thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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