Automan2164 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Fall is officially here gentlemen... Cool weather, crisp sunsets, falling leaves, and the smell of bonfires. Be sure to take those MJ's out and enjoy the ride. This month, we feature a member and truck that is clean, cool, and crisp, just like the season. USAFAGumby's 1989 Comanche 4x4 YEAR/MODEL ● 1989 Base short bed 4x4 ENGINE/PERFORMANCE ● 4.0L: 60mm throttle body, Dodge 703 injectors, THOR cowl intake, catless exhaust DRIVETRAIN ● AX-15 / external slave swap, Ford 8.8 limited slip, 3.55 re-gear, Novak cable shifter, Rustys trans X-member COOLING ● Open cooling conversion ELECTRICAL/IGNITION ● Stock SUSPENSION/STEERING ● Crown Heavy Duty tie-rod and drag link INTERIOR ● Herculined floor, full instrument cluster swap, Euramtec cab lights, 12" sub/component speakers/amp/head unit, airspeed indicator BRAKES ● Rear disk brakes w/ ZJ parking brake cables LIGHTING ● Hella H4 headlights with Putco harness EXTERIOR ● Bushwacker flat fenders, Warrior Products front bumper, two stock side mirrors, Herculined bed, bed rails, body line, fiberglass sun visor, blue MAACO paint job, SoftTopper canvas topper, pitot tube WHEELS/TIRES ● American Racing AR767 with 31x10.5 R15 BFG A/T KO2 Remember That One Time?... Tell Us Your Best MJ Story ● Which time?! This has been my first and only vehicle and I've driven the pants off it. I could start with my pathetic and destructive attempt to repair the rust in the floors; I could talk about the several 24hr trips I've taken to and from NC and CO, including the trip I made with the transmission I rebuilt that wouldn't shift into 2nd, or 4th; There is the ice racing trip I took and proceeded to incur some body damage on the way home from the lake; The hopeful Dyno runs with high expectations and realistic outcomes; Or recently when I finally got stuck for the first time and spent several hours in the mud. Point is I love this truck and the stories keep getting better! Never gonna sell it and can't wait for the next story CC is Awesome!... Why Do You Think So? ● I didn't have any mechanical background till I bought this truck in college but I knew I wanted to work on cars. This site combined with my Formula SAE team taught me everything I know. Literally whenever I have a question, or a no start, or a weird noise this is the first place I turn and somehow I fumble my way into fixing it. Everyone on here is helpful and the tech articles are always super detailed. Keep it up everyone, there are a lot of aspiring mechanics out there who appreciate the help! ====================================================================== USAFAGumby, allow me to be the first to congratulate you on the spotlight this month. This truck had simple roots with a surprisingly clean body for being Chicago-driven. Luckily you saved it from an untimely demise in the rust belt, and made it into one hell of an MJ. Congrats again, Rob :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 congrats! love the topper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Stellar work both on the MJ and in school. Congratulations on both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 nice truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorpyo Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Nice truck! Love the cowl intake, inspires me to make my own! Congrats too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFAGumby Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Thanks everyone! I should be dropping an air frame soon and moving to a more permanent location (hopefully one with a driveway and garage). Big plans in the future, thanks for keeping this site up and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Looks good! Love the intake modification! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanLemons Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Very nice truck and I like how it looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine.D Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Very nice blue paint and bumper taking notes for my future Comanche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhornet122 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 How did you get the fenders to fit! Did they make some for Comanche or are they retrofits from Cherokee. I currently have some on mine, not sure what kind as I didn't install them, IMO they ruin the lines of the truck, they're too puffy looking. I'm hoping that I can take those off without a lot of metal work and fit some like yours on. Which kit did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFAGumby Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 They are bushwhacker flats for a 2door cherokee. Fronts fit perfect but the rears leave a bit of a gap near the body line. Take your time and line them up better than I did and they will look great! How did you get the fenders to fit! Did they make some for Comanche or are they retrofits from Cherokee. I currently have some on mine, not sure what kind as I didn't install them, IMO they ruin the lines of the truck, they're too puffy looking. I'm hoping that I can take those off without a lot of metal work and fit some like yours on. Which kit did you use? Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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