1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer

[MJ_Corrry]

Hello all,

 

Haven’t used a forum in a good 10 years but figured I would give it a go again. Here’s a short list of what’s been done to my MJ and a few pictures. I’m positive I’m forgetting a lot but this is a good start 

 

Updated 4/3/2022

 

5.5” Metal Cloak dual rate springs 

Fox 2.0 front shocks 

RC Adjustable track bar

Rusty’s Off-road Comp 4 link

SOA rear with OEM leaf perches

NP242 T case/AW4 swap

Azzy design works shifter linkage 

Dana 30 - 4.88 gears Powertrax Grip Pro

Chrysler 8.25 -4.88 gears Detroit Locker 

Motive Gear Ten Factory 29 spline shafts

Barnes Dana 30 Truss and C gussets 

Dirtbound Off-Road rear bumper 

Dirtbound Off-Road rear bed protection

Dirtbound Off-Road rock sliders 

DIrtbound Off-Road heim joint steering 

Can Fab OTA track bar

JKS sway bar quick disconnects

Cooper SST Pro 35X12.50x15 MT 

15x10 steel wheels 

Tuff Stuff 4x4 front bumper 

Badlands 12k winch

97+ mirrors power mirrors

EDM/JDM fender repeater lights

XJ power windows/locks

MJ bucket seats

XJ center console 

XJ floor shifter and cable

Open cooling system swap

3 core aluminum radiator 

HO thermostat housing 

160 degree thermostat 

Complete R-134A AC system 

New heater core/evap core 

Correct length speedo cable 

OEM Comanche fender emblems 

OEM Comanche flares 

REM+ Renix monitor 

XJ kick panel interior lights 

Amazon B Pilar lights 

Amazon LED plate lights

LED headlamps 

 

Current State 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo's while on 33s

 

[JordanTMiller]

You didn’t even list “fall air” for what you run in your tires. You lied to me. 

[MJ_Corrry]

25 minutes ago, JordanTMiller said:

You didn’t even list “fall air” for what you run in your tires. You lied to me. 

I’m still working on the correct way to write it up. It’s not as simple as adding nitrogen to tires 

[Pete M]

that is one sexy truck.  no doubt about that.  

 

[thecodemonk]

Looks awesome!  Just needs more pictures!

[MJ_Corrry]

On 11/12/2019 at 12:39 PM, Pete M said:

that is one sexy truck.  no doubt about that.  

 

Pete, It looks great from anything more then 5 feet away. Goal is to keep it clean and respectable while still wheeling it 

 

On 11/12/2019 at 3:32 PM, thecodemonk said:

Looks awesome!  Just needs more pictures!

I’ve got pictures for days! I wouldn’t know where to start with posting them 

[derf]

Start with the first one.  Then keep posting more.

[Pete M]

yeah, you don't need to organize them or anything.  MJ addicts don't care about that.  

[MJ_Corrry]

Here’s what it looked like the day I picked it up 3 years ago. Just a 2wd short bed MJ that was clean and spray painted white. 
 

Will continue with more pictures later on. I have a lot! 

[MJ_Corrry]

It’s been awhile but nothing has changed recently. Just that I upgraded the steering to DirtBound’s set up 

 

 

[MJ_Corrry]

Little updated:

 

Installed some DirtBound rock sliders. Bolt on? Meh, That's for people with commitment issues. Had to remove the front mount since I have the Rustys Comp 4 link brackets welded to the "Frame" and it kept the sliders from aligning up properly. Went ahead and burned the other mounts all directly to the MJ. 

 

Also installed the rear bed side armor. If I didn't smash the right rear in the install would have been pretty easy. All in all, I'm happy. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now I won't end up with anymore cab dents 

 

 

 

[rylee144]

That's a sweet truck!

[MJ_Corrry]

Its been awhile, A very long time actually. Now that I have sold the project Comanche I had I'm spending more time on my other MJ. Plus with buying myself a laptop (I haven't owned a computer in 12 years) I will be posting a bit more often. Rather keep this forum a bit active than use Facebook.

 

Few quick photos, I recently got 35s installed and repaired a laundry list of electrical wiring. 

 

 

 

[MJ_Corrry]

Finally welded in the barnes dana 30 truss kit and C gussets. While I had the welder out I filled in the holes I drilled in the bumpers and added some E track tabs to the bed. Using a Y type strap to secure the spare tire. I didn't want something large to remove every time I wanted to make use of the bed.

 

 

Now I need to lift the Comanche trailer in order to fit 35s. 

 

[MiNi Beast]

Very nice 

[JWheeler331]

Very nice. I hope to get my Comanche looking about like yours looks. Very well done.

[MJ_Corrry]

Lifted the MJ trailer a bit, Need to paint match it at some point. Also need to figure out what to do on the rear. Find a bumper or make a roll pan

 

[JordanTMiller]

Definitely do a bumper and hitch so you can pull another MJ trailer behind this one. 

[MJ_Corrry]

18 hours ago, JordanTMiller said:

Definitely do a bumper and hitch so you can pull another MJ trailer behind this one. 

I would have to get crafty with that. The bed is the only thing MJ about the trailer. I used a older flat bed trailer I had and added to the frame and welded the beat up bed to it. Was just looking at it, Maybe use a XJ/M front bumper on the rear. Then work around that for a hitch set up on it. 

[MJ_Corrry]

It's been a little while, Have been spending time on the other Comanche and not so much on this one. Ended up hurting the rear axle this weekend while going to pick up a new transmission. Slipped horribly and banged into gear, That resulted in the axle spinning or the tubes spinning. I got it home and haven't looked much into it. Thats for another day

 

 

I did manage to get the doner transmission and T case from a 96 XJ 

 

 

 

[Pete M]

that's sucks.  

[MJ_Corrry]

14 hours ago, Pete M said:

that's sucks.  

 

As they say, S!@& happens! Once I get the other MJ running and a few house projects finished I will get back to it. Joys of owning a fleet of vehicles, When one is broken I can fix it on my time with out rushing  

[Pete M]

28 minutes ago, MJ_Corrry said:

 

When one is broken I can fix it on my time with out rushing  

 

Amen to that.  

[MJ_Corrry]

It's about time I start to get this thing fixed. Time to pick away at the to-do list!

 

[MJ_Corrry]

Few months have passed and I have this thing 95% wrapped up. Took it for a drive this evening and am pleased that everything is working again.

 

Replaced the transmission with a 96 23 spline

Went from a 21 spline 242 to a 23 spline 231 transfer case

Straightened out the rear end, Welded the tubes back to the differential housing

Had my drive shaft shortened, Ended up being 1 3/4" too long. 

 

Only need to replace the interior transferase shifter gate and bezel.

 

 

 

 

Oh, I also have a trailer now so thats a huge plus! Been a long over due.