Fernando87mj Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 1/10/2019 at 6:28 PM, MeanLemons said: Nice work on the carpet! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 5:03 PM, 1989commanche said: Looks great. They are a lot of work but worth it. You’re right even if it makes my blood boil every once in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 1/7/2019 at 7:53 AM, Pete M said: that headlight relay upgrade is one of the best mods! Yup, read a few threads about how the headlight switch could catch on fire and I didn’t want to risk that . I’ve been trying to add grounds and clean up the wiring and improve any weak spots . Eventually this one will be the dd and I want to eliminate any potential problems . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Looks like a very nice truck for $900. That carpet looks like new, good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatiricalHen Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I see you swapped in the 3 spoke wheel, what all did you have to grab to do the swap? Also, does your horn work on it? I’ve been wanting to swap a 3 spoke wheel into mine, but want to make sure the horn will work when it’s all said and done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 16 hours ago, SatiricalHen said: I see you swapped in the 3 spoke wheel, what all did you have to grab to do the swap? Also, does your horn work on it? I’ve been wanting to swap a 3 spoke wheel into mine, but want to make sure the horn will work when it’s all said and done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes my horn works . You just need to grab all the little pieces from the vehicle that you’re getting the wheel from since the horn mechanisms are different with the 2 spoke and the 3 spoke wheels. Here’s a diagram and a thread on this subject which will help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87sparTruck Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 My knowledge of all of these columns and steering components are GM/Saginaw as far back as the 70's jeeps. I don't know if Chrysler changed anything after the buyout and then later with the 95/6/7-01 changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 I was recently dealing with a problem with the radio and turn signal and accessories not working intermittently. The accessories would go out for a few seconds and then come back on and it was getting worse sometimes leading to the whole truck stalling. From the research I gathered it seemed like a potential ignition switch going bad. So I ordered a new ignition switch and and new ignition starter relay just for good measure. The relay was super easy and while I was at it I cleaned up the wires going to it. The ignition switch was a learning process with getting it adjusted just right. All is good now and the voltage gauge seems to read better now too there didn’t seem to be any burnt connectors. The only thing wrong that I found with it was that the return spring seemed weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 The rear brake hardware has also been replaced. I had a suspicion that some of the hardware in there was going to be broken and yup , I was right. I even got lucky and had the passenger side wheel cylinder start leaking. So I also had to replace the wheel cylinders. I left the brake shoes because they still had a lot of material left on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 Been daily driving to work and it’s much better than before. Next up is replacing the driveshaft u joints and re doing the cooling system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 Well got the drive shaft u joints done today. Still haven’t take it on a test drive. I need to get a grease gun to grease up the the new u joints. Old u joints were done for. The grease was rock hard and some of them were rusted inside. Hopefully this cure my vibration problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 On 1/3/2018 at 10:45 PM, Fernando87mj said: So jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Cooling system update: i finally got to work on the Comanche , working as a tech leaves me not wanting to do anything with cars somedays but I still enjoy enjoy wrenching on the Comanche and the wife’s wj most of the time the items I replaced were water pump-gates replacement thermostat- oem mopar Fan clutch - Hayden replacement 91+ thermostat housing 97+ heater tube lower radiator hose-gates replacement idler pulley-Gates replacement Everything went on perfectly and I’m happy with the performance of the cooling system. I’m going to drain and refill the water with actual antifreeze In the next few days. I just wanted to run her a while and check for leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 This explains why the engine never warmed up and why I had poor heater performance Stuck open thermostat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 This is probably why had a small drip under the water pump. This is the original unit most likely , it even has the oem amc markings. fan clutch was pretty shot too and was covered in oil. The new Hayden units can be heard when engaged at works perfectly to bring the temp down when at idle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Even the radiator hose was the original with amc markings on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 I still need too: replace cts with oem mopar replace tps with oem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Well I knew my fuse block wasn’t In the best shape. I’ve been putting this off since I bought the truck 2 years ago so I finally ordered some fuse pins. Taking apart the fuse block wasn’t to bad. This fuse connector was done for. This one is for the brake lights. I’m currently working little by little. It gets really hot here in Vegas pretty quickly and I work on it during dawn and sunset. ill keep updating this. I need to replace the other pins on the fuse block and I will update with the finished product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 Old and new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 Made sure to clean the fuse block connector to avoid any future problems. put it all back together, everything is working as it should Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 Man time goes by fast , merry Christmas to all! Ive done some work to the old girl. I finally got my vibration on the highway sorted sort of. I roadforce balanced my tires. I although it seems like I might have a bad rim on one of them due to the fact That I struggled to get it balanced. The hunter tire balancing machine works wonders and told me the the wheel is marginal after measuring the wheel run out. . After balancing all 4 wheels my vibration is much gone. Although there is a bit left from that one rim that is probably bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 With my dads awesome help I was able to clean up and restore these beautiful door panels that I had bought from a member here a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 I also ordered and installed new 5.25 kicker speakers and I went to Lowe’s and found a suitable plastic material so I could try and duplicate the factory door plastic seal here's the new door panels installed. I had a problem with the window crank slightly touching the door panel but after some searching at the jy I found some window cranks off a 70s Buick that fit. loving all the chrome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 I also got to finally replacing my cracked glove box door. I also found a pristine silver dash trim that hadn’t been cut or modified at the jy and installed it. cleaned up the interior today since work was so slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 Then last thing I’ve also done is I replaced the airbox that had a nasty hole in it with a not broken airbox from the jy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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