EvilMJ Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I've been an on-and-off Jeep lover since I was a kid. I've had a couple CJs, a couple XJs, and this is my first MJ; I must say I love it! I had planned on buying a good donor and starting a build myself, but I found this one for a steal, and it is almost exactly how I would have build one myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanLemons Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Ok that’s badass. Could you post more pictures of the bed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Good looking truck. How about a few more pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Mohler Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 4 hours ago, MeanLemons said: Could you post more pictures of the bed? check out his profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMJ Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Sorry for delay guys, I stay away from computer once I get home lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMJ Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 1989 Jeep Comanche 4.10 gears front & rear 4.0L inline rebuilt at 145,100 miles (162k now) AX15 transmission w/ 115k on it at 145k Rebuilt 231 transfer case with HD slip-yoke eliminator & Novak cable shifter Rebuilt front axle - new bearings, seals, U-joints, & ball joints Tru-trck locker in front axle Clayton Offroad front truss, 3-link long arm kit, trackbar, drop bracket, dropped pitman arm, steering stabilizer HD steering linkage (draglink & tie rods) and diff covers Carolina Driveline rear driveshaft Rebuilt Ford 8.8" rear w/ disc brakes, new calipers, rotors, lines, etc. New clutch, flywheel, master & slave, pressure plate, lines, & bushing New fuel lines, pump, & filter Custom bed, bumpers, & sliders 5 Procomp 15s with 35x12.50R15 Pitbull Rockers Bilstein shocks JW Speakers and Led lights Cold air snorkus New exhaust, radiator, & thermostat New coil springs w/ adjustable spackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 I like that! Very 😎. That bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMJ Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 Thank you sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodemonk Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 That's awesome! That bed doesn't seem like it'd be too hard to fab up either...all simple angles and standard square tubing. Hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fryedaddy Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Love that bed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMJ Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 Thanks guys. The bed is quite simply made. I wish it was a little wider (~4" to match cab), but I think it was made to match frame and avoid inner wheel wells. It bolts on and filler panels between cab and fenders bolt-on as well. Easy enough to repair if damaged on the trail. Maybe I should start making them to sell... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Oh please. Wow, awfulness comes to mind. You have an ugly truck. can't believe you folks like this. Horrible thing really. Since you got marooned into this, ill possibly help you out... lets trade and lets save your life choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMJ Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 Lol... I dunno... I kinda like ugly. Let me tell you, this isn't my first questionable life choice! Oddly enough, we were thinking about coming up your way to visit Frankemuth for Christmas lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) Good times to be had up there if your into fudge packing. lights are awesome, people are jolly its cold as well. Can be a good time if you don't piss off the misses that is. Edited December 19, 2019 by MiNi Beast Fat thumbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMJ Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 I went there when I was in college at GMI/Kettering many moons ago. Great place if you like German food lol. We are tired of going to Florida every year (parents have a snowbird home down there). We'll need to decide something soon - the ho ho ho is upon us. Weather still looking to be in the upper 30s next week up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Perhaps. I'm still in Oklahoma. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMJ Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 Oh, lol. Your profile said Michigan - just made the assumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Yeah i should back there end of tomorrow. Got a little stranded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMJ Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 That's never a good thing... been there, done that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMJ Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 Well, the work has began. Replaced the DS door mirror yesterday with a cheap one from AM Auto (ebay) yesterday. The mirror is plastic, but fits well. The cable, however is a different story - as some of the reviews mentioned, it is TOO long. I managed to cram it back into the mirror housing, but the control is a bit wonky. As a plus, I managed to secure my door pull, and found out unfortunately that my door card has been wet and is deteriorating - old truck problems. Anyone know how to replace the spring on a door handle or know a good place to find replacements? My a pillar light brackets and lights came in yesterday - $30 total on ebay. Seem like good quality; I'll post pics when I install them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Just take it apart and put it back together with new spring. Its all nuts and bolts. Do you have a hynes manual, should have a break down for door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMJ Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 On 12/20/2019 at 9:24 AM, MiNi Beast said: Just take it apart and put it back together with new spring. Its all nuts and bolts. Do you have a hynes manual, should have a break down for door. Didn't see any bolts when I had the handle out... doesn't matter, I found that I had several extra handles still in the old Cherokees up on the hill. Score!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMJ Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 I've been doing some work to the MJ. Added a double din Android head unit and reupholstered the head liner this weekend. Still have to address the missing center vent after the radio relocate. More to come. Speakers ordered for the overhead sound bar as well as an amp. Found a low mile window regulator to order on www.partshotlines.com, still have the harness for the lights (which may move to make room for the snorkel I bought), and the backup camera to install. When you're lifted, it's really hard to see what is right behind you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Nice headliner. Are you concerned with overheating of head unit? I agree, back up cameras be nice. I should do that myself. Ill learn from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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