Comanche Fun-Runner: LS3, Ford D44 TTB IFS, AX-15/NP242, Built Ford 9’’

[Comanche SS]

Well, not many updates in terms of the adapters and wheels at the machine shop….So I took on some busy work.

Got the front diff stripped down and cleaned, it had legitimiate mud and dirt in there. Luckily, I won't be using any of the old internals, mainly only the housing. 

The center section is now cleaned out and has a base coat on it just for rust prevention. When the whole front end build is wrapped up everything will get a fresh coat. 

[89 MJ]

Did that front diff sit in a swap or something?

[Comanche SS]

12 hours ago, 89 MJ said:

Did that front diff sit in a swap or something?

It must have lol, it was pretty rough for sure. Will be like new before it goes into my MJ

[Comanche SS]

More cleaning and prepping front end parts

[Comanche SS]

It always amazes me how well gas cleans…it’s the ultimate degreaser. That nasty diff section spent 2 minutes in the gas bath, with no scrubbing or cleaning of any sort it looks totally usable (although I won’t be)

[Comanche SS]

Patiently waiting for the Wheels & Adapters

[Comanche SS]

iPad dash mount

Just some 16GA Stainless wrapped in a cloth, couple bends and push fastened to the bezel.

Will be good for gauges, maps, and tunes.

[89 MJ]

Saw this on FaceSpace:

 

I’m excited to see how yours turns out. 

[Comanche SS]

10 hours ago, 89 MJ said:

Saw this on FaceSpace:

 

I’m excited to see how yours turns out. 

Yep, I have been helping Marc out with his questions throughout his build, he found me awhile back before starting his whole build to get insight…It’s going to be a sweet build

[Comanche SS]

Well, it looks good, going to be stuck inside for the remainder of the week it sounds like waiting on the parts still. That’s alright, the weather will suck here for the next week anyways so I am not complaining..too much lol.

here's a photo in the meantime.

[Comanche SS]

Amazing what 4 years has done to this jeep. 

Stock drivetrain, in a small 2 car garage….To Long travel, LS3, Beams, Full float 9’’ rear in a custom workshop. Hoping the next 4 years are just as strong.

[MiNi Beast]

Another 4 years building or perhaps 4 years of enjoying..? 

[Comanche SS]

7 hours ago, MiNi Beast said:

Another 4 years building or perhaps 4 years of enjoying..? 

Yes and yes lol, it’ll need a cage after the 4x4 is done, but I’ll definitely be enjoying it in the meantime now that it runs well

[Comanche SS]

Finally got some updates, will break into two posts.

The spacers and wheels are nearly done, spacers are done just needs the studs pressed in. They are beefy!

The wheels are on the mill as we speak getting bored and re-drilled. 

The way I designed it, I will have optionality to run 5x4.5 or 5x5.5 with these wheels, no real reason why, just a why not thing.

[Comanche SS]

Other update, 

I have begun working on the TTB beams, mainly bracing them up and getting them prepped to go in the truck. Really want to take my time with getting these in, I hastily put the I-beams in previously and here we are taking them out due to dissatisfaction lol.

Will be making a cover plate for the truss, and dimple die it. One of the holes won't be dimple died, as it is for the fill plug. 

[A-man930]

All the dimple dies. Always.

[Comanche SS]

13 minutes ago, A-man930 said:

All the dimple dies. Always.

That’s the way I’m leaning too lol

[89 MJ]

I’d be worried about the dimple dies letting dirt get in there and make it hard to get it out, but it would look good. 

[Comanche SS]

Just now, 89 MJ said:

I’d be worried about the dimple dies letting dirt get in there and make it hard to get it out, but it would look good. 

It’s going to get drain holes whether dimple dies are there or not

[89 MJ]

I say run dimples then

[A-man930]

1 hour ago, 89 MJ said:

I’d be worried about the dimple dies letting dirt get in there and make it hard to get it out, but it would look good. 

 

I've embraced the reality that moisture (and dirt) will almost always find it's way into places like this.  Might as well reduce the weight, strengthen the part, and enhance the sexy factor with a dimple 

[Comanche SS]

Got my glue gun out…sure haven’t used it in awhile, definitely a little rusty with it.

[Comanche SS]

Half done

[Comanche SS]

95% done with this one…just needs some finish sanding and cleanup a couple porosity holes. Then Ill prime it and move onto the other beam

[Eagle_SX4]

Great job on the truss. If that axle doesn't have a drain plug I would suggest adding one while you have it all torn apart.