Swampy Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 Front axle is currently getting worked on but should be done soon. Front axle is a 2003 d60 from an f250 getting completely rebuilt with an artec truss, spartan locker and 5.13s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 them's some sexy axles right thar. also, what all is going on the background of the shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 On 6/25/2021 at 1:13 AM, Pete M said: them's some sexy axles right thar. also, what all is going on the background of the shop? There's a lot going on in the shop. xj is getting rear coil and 4 link set up with waggy 44s, bronco is getting restored, grey yj is getting restored, silver jk is getting stripped to get stretched+tons+coilovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 I picked up my front axle this week. There are still some things left to do to it but its complete enough to where I can start mounting it on the jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 And as you would guess, since i have both axles now the jeep is a ROLLER!! Finally sitting on its own weight, yes the truck does squat a little bit but thats because the front bumper and winch arent installed because I have to rework the bumper mounts to work with the frame stiffeners. The Cavfab 3link is installed just needs some minor tweaks. Soon the jeep goes to my buddies shop to get the hydro steering finished up and the 40s mounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 I have to change the rear upper shock mounts because of the stud type style I choose to use for the lowers. It puts too much strain on the shock bushings. So I'm going to inboard the rear upper mounts so they will point in like this / \, I know its not the most desirable but it will work for me. I will be using this mount and possibly cutting into or rebuilding the factory cross member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 you may end up needing stiffer shocks for road travel. or it might be fine. don't know until you try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Hey everyone. Life gets busy and I forget to come here and update you guys on here. So picking up right where I left off.. I did end up ordering that mount for the rear shocks. Bolted it all together and it works. I will be getting a better quality rear shock when I can. But for now these work, a lot better than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 My little hiatus was worth it, I promise because now we have this. I am absolutely in love with the way it came out. 7.5" coil cavfab 3 link tnt ubolt elims JHF high steer arms hydro assist procomp mt2 40s '03 Dana 60/5.13/spool '03 sterling 10.5/5.13/electric locker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 I also meet up with a fellow MJ owner in Miami, FL. I am trying to convince him to join the forum but he is on Instagram as @ 88eliminator. We were joking around saying our comanches would make the perfect christmas cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Wendy also looks amazing when she is in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 The ol girl can really stretch her legs. I took her back to the Trailhunters shop in Miami to really flex her out and see where I need to trim, measure shocks for the rear, and additionally found out I need need limit straps. It is 44" to the bottom of the front tire in the pic. Not quite a relevant statistic but still cool to know. It is way more than I expected. And if I trim up the wheel arches a little more I can get another inch or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Lastly a buddy of mine left his spare tire at the shop and I think I really like how these dirty life roadkill wheels would look on the MJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 I love those wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Jesse J said: I love those wheels! i think they would really pop on the MJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Well done, sir! I’ll just go ahead and move this over… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 I also just moved to Texas but my jeep is still in Florida. Have to figure out how I'm going to get it here. Might just drive it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 crazier methods have been done. I say go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 9 hours ago, Swampy said: I also just moved to Texas but my jeep is still in Florida. Have to figure out how I'm going to get it here. Might just drive it Absolutely. That is how adventures, and great stories are made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon b Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 8/10/2020 at 9:00 PM, Swampy said: Kinda disappeared from my build thread for a little while. Breathing new life into the comanche by doing a 1996 swap, similar to a 97+ but not quite as there are no firewall modifications to be made that I am aware of yet. Tomorrow I am finish pulling the interior out of the mj and starting to pull the electronics from the bay to prep to pull the drive train from the jeep (which should be done this weekend) Then next week I will be pulling the engine from the cherokee and putting it in the comanche. I will do my best to document the swap with lots of pictures and videos on my youtube channel. I also have a bunch of parts for sale if you check Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon b Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 9/7/2021 at 4:31 PM, Swampy said: I also just moved to Texas but my jeep is still in Florida. Have to figure out how I'm going to get it here. Might just drive it i can move it for you i have a driver in FL , whats your budget to move it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon b Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 9/7/2021 at 4:31 PM, Swampy said: I also just moved to Texas but my jeep is still in Florida. Have to figure out how I'm going to get it here. Might just drive it whats your budget to move it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 I did finally move to Texas and I shipped the Jeep over on a big rig. I'm excited about the move and the possibilities I have to really explore now. I haven't done much to the 'ol girl since coming to Texas but I did install a B&M short shifter for the ax15 and wow it is just fantastic compared to the old shifter setup Also here is my first wheeling shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Well flad you have been reunited and got out to play on that big state. thanks for bringing us along with your revolutrevolutionary rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 On 3/7/2022 at 12:00 PM, MiNi Beast said: Well flad you have been reunited and got out to play on that big state. thanks for bringing us along with your revolutrevolutionary rig. Thanks on the kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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