natander2ksometime Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 So i'll start a build thread for my recently acquired Comanche! Bought a ticket from Denver to Phoenix to pick this up and drive it back. Pretty much love at first sight! It has a full 98 conversion. 4.0 with 110k, AW4, NP242, limited slip Dana 35, 3" lift (I think). All of this was done by the previous owner. Driving back was a breeze (except for the AC compressor clutch exploding in Phoenix). This is the first pic I took in it's new natural habitat in the forest of Colorado! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natander2ksometime Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 As a reference, I've had two pretty built Cherokee's. Both were geared, one was locked. This black one was totaled in May, and I still have it for parts. Some of the expensive parts (axles, bumper) are going to be swapped over eventually. This had 4.88's, and I had just put a Powertrax No-Slip in the C8.25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natander2ksometime Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 This is how she currently sits. 305/70-16's with the Bushwacker flares. The back flares don't quite match up, so I'm going to 3D print a piece to fill the gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbuch96 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 This is how she currently sits. 305/70-16's with the Bushwacker flares. The back flares don't quite match up, so I'm going to 3D print a piece to fill the gap. A common way to fix the gab between the fender and the flare is using some automotive edging trim like the stuff people put on car door edges so it won't scratch another car. Here's what I'm talking about. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natander2ksometime Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 This is how she currently sits. 305/70-16's with the Bushwacker flares. The back flares don't quite match up, so I'm going to 3D print a piece to fill the gap. A common way to fix the gab between the fender and the flare is using some automotive edging trim like the stuff people put on car door edges so it won't scratch another car. Here's what I'm talking about. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's a good idea! I'll try that if the fancy 3D printer thing doesn't work. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbuch96 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 This is how she currently sits. 305/70-16's with the Bushwacker flares. The back flares don't quite match up, so I'm going to 3D print a piece to fill the gap. A common way to fix the gab between the fender and the flare is using some automotive edging trim like the stuff people put on car door edges so it won't scratch another car. Here's what I'm talking about. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's a good idea! I'll try that if the fancy 3D printer thing doesn't work. Thank you! You're welcome, and by the why nice looking truck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G00SE Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 natander2sometime, that's the nicest cleanest MJ, I've saved pictures of it to show my buddies over at shop .. Sent from my SM-J727P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natander2ksometime Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 natander2sometime, that's the nicest cleanest MJ, I've saved pictures of it to show my buddies over at shop .. Sent from my SM-J727P using Tapatalk Thank you! I've always kept my rigs nice, and this one will be no different! I'll get more pictures today after I put my winch bumper on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalBman Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Was this built by KCsurfer20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natander2ksometime Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 Was this built by KCsurfer20? I don't believe so. This was his first MJ conversion. But he's on #3 now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I like the way it looks already. I don't know how you held back from tearing it down already haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natander2ksometime Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 So I got my front bumper put on, did some longer shackles in the back, and put these LED cube lights in. I'm really liking how it looks now. Hopefully going out this weekend to play in the hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natander2ksometime Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 So I pulled out the C8.25 from my old XJ. It has a Powertrax no slip and 4.88 gears. I cut the mounts off and welded on some new Artec Industries mounts. I decided to keep it spring-under for simplicity. I also dropped off a Dana 30 to get geared a couple days ago. Everything is getting thrown together next week so I can go on a road trip next weekend, hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRat1991 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I could swear I've seen this truck rolling around the Tucson area, but it wasn't finished. All white, 97+ front with cherokee tails. Different wheels and no bumpers. How's the fit on those tail lights? How are they mounted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natander2ksometime Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 4 hours ago, DesertRat1991 said: I could swear I've seen this truck rolling around the Tucson area, but it wasn't finished. All white, 97+ front with cherokee tails. Different wheels and no bumpers. How's the fit on those tail lights? How are they mounted? This would be the one! I bought it in July and drove it back to Denver. It had JK wheels, which I still have. The PO did some significant fiberglass work to make the taillights work. The fit isn't bad, but he said it took an ungodly amount of time to do. And I'm not sure about the mounting, but if you're curious, I could definitely take one off and take some pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natander2ksometime Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 So I did a bunch of things. Dana 30 with 4.88's and Currie steering, Chrysler 8.25 with 4.88's and a Powertrax No-slip, 4.5" coils up front with adjustable uppers, upgraded injectors, Dodge Dakota 23 gallon fuel tank....And I got the camper shell on in time for winter. Now I just need to find time to take it out and wheel it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natander2ksometime Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 One more update: I'm getting about 18 mpg in town with the correct speedo gear! I need to get it out on the highway and see how it does. One downside, the rear locker likes to disengage on hard left turns, letting the driveshaft spin freely and not putting power to the rear wheels. Which seems somewhat unhealthy. I'll take the cover off and see how many springs I can pick out of the bottom of the pumpkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natander2ksometime Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 And the results keep rolling in! I got an average of 23 mpg on a 100 mile trip the other evening! Better than the first XJ I had, which was built similarly. This thing goes down the highway at 70 mph smoother than any of my previous Jeeps. Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Hey bud could you post a side shot of the mj? I want to see how the coils and tire setup look. Thinking of doing something similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natander2ksometime Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 10 hours ago, Swampy said: Hey bud could you post a side shot of the mj? I want to see how the coils and tire setup look. Thinking of doing something similar This should give you a good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 16 hours ago, natander2ksometime said: This should give you a good idea! Looks rad, thanks bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody4359 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 my currie steering always snaps my swaybar quick disconnect lynch pin on the passenger side. hopefully you'll have better luck. I like the canopy, what's it off of?Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natander2ksometime Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 15 hours ago, cody4359 said: my currie steering always snaps my swaybar quick disconnect lynch pin on the passenger side. hopefully you'll have better luck. I like the canopy, what's it off of? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk I guess we'll see what it does to the sway bar, but nothing has happened yet. The canopy came off of another MJ, and it fits nice enough that I think it's actually a MJ topper. I paid a whole $30 for it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natander2ksometime Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Got out this weekend the day after a snow storm. There wasn't much snow, but the truck struggled hard. The rear locker is busted and the tires are pretty bad in deep snow. Ended up winching up a hill with a Tacoma strapped to the back of me. I'll definitely be throwing weight in the back for winter driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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