rosco11 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 Looking very good! Thx JMO!Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Finally assembling the long arm lift on the Jeep Comanche! This is Rusty's Long arm high clearance upgrade kit and crossmember designed for the Jeep Cherokee XJ. It is super beefy and well designed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 This was probably the easiest project of the whole thing for the Comanche. We replaced the factory aluminum steering gear spacer with Rusty's Off Road heavy duty steel spacer. Since the steering was already disconnected we took out the 3 big bolts of the gear box, moved it out a few inches, grabbed the old spacer and replaced it with the new. Torqued to spec! Took about 1.5 minutesSent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 Huge day for the Comanche! So exciting to see it with all 4 wheels on after 2 years being in the garage. We had to roll it out to reassemble the bed and adjust the new bed spacers. We put the old tie rod on and rolled it out by hand. Got some help from the family and placed the bed back on and bolted it down.. I think it looks awesome! Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Congrats! Looks awesome! What size meats you got on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 Congrats! Looks awesome! What size meats you got on there? Thanks WahooS! Rolling on Mickey Thompson MTZ 285/75/16s and ProComp 16x8s Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 One more picture of the Comanche while it's out of the garage. We rolled it back in, reconnected the fuel pump and sending unit in the new gas tank. New vent valves and grommets. Then refreshed the ground behind the drivers side rear taillight and replaced the taillight screws with new hardwareFuel tank valve grommet - Crown Automotive 52018823 Vapor Valve Sealhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B8X49CS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Fuel tank valve - MTS Part no: 5360058https://www.morris4x4center.com/valve-fuel-vapor-5360058.htmlGas tank - AM Parts "1988-1992 Jeep Comanche (MJ) 18 Gallon Gas Tank for Models with 113"" Wheel Base"https://www.am-autoparts.com/products/fuel-tanks/AM-12430211.html?m=439&y=1991Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 woohoo! what a milestone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 woohoo! what a milestone! Thanks Pete!Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 While beefing up the Comanche front end, I decided on the Dirtbound off-road high clearance steering and Rusty's HD Track Bar. Got everything painted and installed. Still have some steering adjustment to make but for now it's at a high awesome level!Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 Drilled and tapped the new location for the Comanche front brake line mounts. Went with Rusty's Off Road extended brake lines front and rear drop line. Got them all hooked up and ready for fluids!Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 This Comanche project is getting exciting.. Time to lube it up! Cheapo gear oil temporarily in the front and the good stuff for the rear 8.8. Also added Yukon friction modifier for the limited slip. Put in a few gallons of gas and we might if this thing will start up!Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1987Comanche Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 She's looking great! I didn't know there was a solid steel spacer for the steering box available. What's the advantage vs. the factory AL one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 She's looking great! I didn't know there was a solid steel spacer for the steering box available. What's the advantage vs. the factory AL one? Mine as shown was still in great shape but it's very common for the aluminum ones to crack and usually break in multiple places.. it's more of a solid bulky preventionSent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 Comanche project fail! Well I messed up the brake line connection to the proportion valve.. cross threaded big time! I added brake fluid and bled all the calipers and tested the pedal pressure and it felt pretty good. Looked under the hood and fluid was puddled and dripping from the very front port. I made and bent all these lines and they're brand new but we're all difficult to install on the proportion valve. Thought I had it done correctly. Nope! Once I saw that fluid was leaking I noticed it was cross threaded real bad.. bit of panic, project delay, shopped for new prop valve but ultimately decided to buy a thread tap and try to recut the threads and use the same valve. (Tap 7/16x24) Once the tap showed up it turned out really easy to turn the thread by hand and made sure they were cut super clean. Hooked all the lines back up and re-bled the system.. we're back in business!Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Mark Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Nice build thread, thanks for the part numbers and links makes life easier! Can't wait to see pics and video of you HAMMERING DOWN on the trail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 not the first to cross-thread one of those, won't be the last. glad you were able to salvage it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 not the first to cross-thread one of those, won't be the last. glad you were able to salvage it!Thanks Pete!Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 Got the seats temporarily mounted in the Comanche.. I think they look awesome! I removed and sold the bench seat and found these from another Comanche owner in San Antonio. The seats were in great shape except for a hole in the drivers side and a few vinyl panels. I took them to a local upholstery shop and had those panels replaced and the hole fixed. Then I had to restore and rebuild the brackets Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 After 30 years it seems original accessories are very hard to come by. I searched for over 2 years before I found this very cool short bed roll bar. The seller was so helpful and he built a shipping crate and worked out the logistics to get it back to Texas. Great guy! And a shout out to Brandon at scar-fab for making solid built copies of the mounting brackets!Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Uuuuggggghhhh. I need to find a rollbar for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 What are those brackets by the straps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 What are those brackets by the straps?It's a mystery from the previous owner, I'm thinking cb antennas..maybe?Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 Uuuuggggghhhh. I need to find a rollbar for mine.They present themselves very occasionally and if you can physically get it or be willing to work out shipping.. you gotta jump on them! Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 On 10/3/2020 at 12:19 PM, rosco11 said: Got the seats temporarily mounted in the Comanche.. I think they look awesome! I removed and sold the bench seat and found these from another Comanche owner in San Antonio. The seats were in great shape except for a hole in the drivers side and a few vinyl panels. I took them to a local upholstery shop and had those panels replaced and the hole fixed. Then I had to restore and rebuild the brackets Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Wait... when did you buy these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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