whowey Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 This month we veer back onto a bit more traditional path for the MJotM... A truck that has some fairly significant work and modifications on it. It's Swampy's 1988 base model, he affectionately calls Wendy. I guess given the old adage it might be appropriate.... Swampy's 88 build thread: https://comancheclub.com/topic/53661-wendy-88-jeep-comanche-build/ YEAR/MODEL ● 1988 Base, came 2.5l and 4spdENGINE/PERFORMANCE ● 2.5l 4bangerDRIVETRAIN ● Ax15 trans/np231 tcase D30 front and C8.25 rear 3.55 gears front and rear (for now)COOLING ● New stock-style radiator, going to be getting an electric pusher fan added soonELECTRICAL/IGNITION ● All stock wiring, with new distributer, plugs and cablesSUSPENSION/STEERING ● Front: -4.5" Rusty's Offroad coils w/ 1.5" coil spacers -Rough country quick disconnect swaybar endlinks -Adjustable trackbar -Adjustable upper control arms (Cav-fab stage 1) -adjustable lower control arms (Rusty's Offroad) Rear: Soa lift w/ 2wd leaves and stock shacklesINTERIOR ● Swapped MJ bench brackets onto xj bucket seats and xj center counsel BRAKES ● Stock style master/brake booster Front brakes are stock componets with extended lines Rear brakes have been swapped from the stock C8.25 drums to KJ 8.25 disc brakes w/ extended linesLIGHTING ● All stock, upgrades are in the near future EXTERIOR ● Painted Predator Green from MonstalinerWHEELS/TIRES ● American Racing 15x8 outlaw ii wheels with 36x12.5x15 super swamper tsl'sMISCELLANEOUS ● Still have lots to do, this build is not done by any means, but this is a startRemember That One Time?... Tell Us Your Best MJ Story ● So far my best MJ story has to be the first time I drove it. I got my MJ with a bad internal slave and was never able to drive it. I parked it in the backyard and the build began. 9 months into the build, finished the ax15 swap, got the driveshafts cut to the right lengths, and with a fresh battery I cranked over the MJ. She fired up and when I pushed the clutch pedal in, put it in first and releasig the clutch the jeep started to move, I felt a such a rush of excitment knowing my hardwork paid off.CC is Awesome!... Why Do You Think So? ● CC is awesome because I previously had very little knowledge about jeeps in general much less comanches. The learning curve was steep but all the information on this site helped tremendously. I am still learning and hoping I can contribute just like so many other members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Awesome, thanks for the feature! I died when I read the title More is instore for this truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 no Jeep is ever finished! but it looks fantastic thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 On 8/2/2018 at 2:32 AM, Pete M said: no Jeep is ever finished! but it looks fantastic thus far. Expand That is true lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wounded_Fighter Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 On 8/2/2018 at 1:46 AM, Swampy said: Awesome, thanks for the feature! I died when I read the title Expand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Good looking truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 On 8/5/2018 at 8:49 PM, DirtyComanche said: Good looking truck. Expand Thanks man, still thinking about if to run flares or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 On 8/6/2018 at 3:19 AM, Swampy said: Thanks man, still thinking about if to run flares or not Expand I think it would look even better with a set of Napiers on it. But that's me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 On 8/6/2018 at 6:04 AM, DirtyComanche said: I think it would look even better with a set of Napiers on it. But that's me. Expand I was thinking more like the steel fender armor flat flares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 On 9/7/2018 at 3:06 AM, Swampy said: I was thinking more like the steel fender armor flat flares Expand you should definitely do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 On 9/7/2018 at 12:47 PM, Pete M said: you should definitely do that Expand Really? I want the Dirt Bound offroad fender armor but I keep going back and forth between flares and no flares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I prefer my truck to look "stockish" with flares and a bed. now, I'll trim or move or maybe even go with aftermarket flares to fit bigger tires, but I like to stay as close to the factory proportions as I can. but it's all just personal opinion. your truck should look the way you want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 On 9/9/2018 at 1:43 PM, Pete M said: I prefer my truck to look "stockish" with flares and a bed. now, I'll trim or move or maybe even go with aftermarket flares to fit bigger tires, but I like to stay as close to the factory proportions as I can. but it's all just personal opinion. your truck should look the way you want it. Expand I know. I like the stock flare look too but I want wanted to protect the body a bit. just keep going back and forth on whether or not to run the flares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Sweet truck Swampy! Wendy has a great stance and seems like 6" of lift was perfect for the 36s. Do you get any rub?Is there a build thread? I'm interested about the seat swap to buckets using the bench brackets. I'm torn with mine, i have a perfectly good bench in great shape but for some reason, I'm really drawn to the buckets!Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 12:39 PM, rosco11 said: Sweet truck Swampy! Wendy has a great stance and seems like 6" of lift was perfect for the 36s. Do you get any rub? Is there a build thread? I'm interested about the seat swap to buckets using the bench brackets. I'm torn with mine, i have a perfectly good bench in great shape but for some reason, I'm really drawn to the buckets! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Expand Pete linked my build thread, no rub so far with the 36s, I haven't had the chance to flex it out properly hoping to do that soon. If do decide to swap the bench to buckets, there is a nice write up in the DIY section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Just adding pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 all in a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 On 10/14/2020 at 1:00 AM, MiNi Beast said: all in a year. Expand 90% of that year the jeep was sitting as I tried to fix the fire damage lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 On 10/16/2020 at 12:09 AM, Swampy said: 90% of that year the jeep was sitting as I tried to fix the fire damage lol Expand so question is do you have a fully charge fire extinguisher at the ready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 10/16/2020 at 12:57 AM, MiNi Beast said: so question is do you have a fully charge fire extinguisher at the ready? Expand Yes I do. trying to figure out wear to mount it permanently, but currently it sits between the driver door and the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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