The Evil MJ - my new toy

[EvilMJ]

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. 

[MeanLemons]

Ok that’s badass.  Could you post more pictures of the bed? 

[JMO413]

Good looking truck. How about a few more pics. 

[Warren Mohler]

4 hours ago, MeanLemons said:

Could you post more pictures of the bed?

check out his profile

[EvilMJ]

Sorry for delay guys, I stay away from computer once I get home lol. 

[EvilMJ]

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

 

[Drahcir495]

I like that! Very 😎. That bed 

[EvilMJ]

Thank you sir!

[thecodemonk]

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

[Fryedaddy]

Love that bed!

[EvilMJ]

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

[MiNi Beast]

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. 

[EvilMJ]

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. 

[MiNi Beast]

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

[EvilMJ]

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?

[MiNi Beast]

Perhaps. I'm still in Oklahoma.  Lol

[EvilMJ]

Oh, lol.  Your profile said Michigan - just made the assumption.

[MiNi Beast]

Yeah i should back there end of tomorrow. Got a little stranded. 

[EvilMJ]

That's never a good thing... been there, done that...

[EvilMJ]

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.

[MiNi Beast]

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. 

[EvilMJ]

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!!

[EvilMJ]

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!

[MiNi Beast]

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.