January 2020-The Evil MJ-EvilMJ's 89

[89 MJ]

The 1st MJOTM of the New Decade:

EvilMJ's 1989 Evil MJ!!!

 

 

YEAR/MODEL:                      

            1989 Jeep Comanche - 162k

ENGINE/PERFORMANCE:  

            4.0L inline rebuilt at 145k

DRIVETRAIN:                        

            4.10 gears front & rear

            AX15 transmission w/ 115k on it at 145k

            Rebuilt 231 transfer case

            HD slip-yoke eliminator &  Novak cable shifter

            Rebuilt front axle - new bearings, seals, U-joints, & ball joints

            Tru-track locker in front axle

            Clayton Offroad front truss

            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

ELECTRICAL/IGNITION:

            New coil wires, distributor, and ignition module

SUSPENSION/STEERING:

            Clayton Offroad 3-link long arm kit, trackbar, drop bracket, dropped pitman arm,             & steering stabilizer

            HD steering linkage (draglink & tie rods) and diff covers

            New coil springs w/ adjustable spacers

            Bilstein shocks

INTERIOR:

            Gentex auto dimming mirror w/ temp & compass

            JW Speakers

BRAKES:

            Rear Disc

LIGHTING:

            LED lights all around including A-pillars

EXTERIOR:

            Custom bobbed bed, bumpers, sliders, 35" spare tire carrier, winch             mounts, etc.

WHEELS/TIRES:

            5 Procomp 15s with 35x12.50R15 Pitbull Rockers

MISCELLANEOUS:

            New fuel lines, pump, tank, & filter

            Spectre cowl intake and filter

            New exhaust, radiator, thermostat,

 

Congratulations!!!! The bed on your truck is sweet!

 

[BeaterComanche86]

I appreciate the time and thought that went into fabricating that bed. Really enjoy the way the spare pokes through the bottom. 

 

Nice MJ and congrats 

[89 MJ]

31 minutes ago, BeaterComanche86 said:

Really enjoy the way the spare pokes through the bottom. 

Me too!

[Pete M]

b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!   

 

I have that same mirror! 

[EvilMJ]

When I first got it, I wondered why he didn't put it on the outside of the bed, but once you see how far down it goes in the well, it would stick up well above the cab!  It does keep everything compact and low when out in the woods.

[EvilMJ]

6 minutes ago, Pete M said:

b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!   

 

I have that same mirror! 

I am very happy with the mirror install.  It was easy, has nice features, and its considerably larger than the factory mirror.

[89 MJ]

7 minutes ago, EvilMJ said:

I am very happy with the mirror install.  It was easy, has nice features, and its considerably larger than the factory mirror.

Do you have a link to it?

[JMO413]

Congratulations that is an awesome truck!

[NHMJXJ]

Outstanding build!  Even if you bought it.   It represents!  

 

[EvilMJ]

On 1/3/2020 at 3:39 PM, 89 MJ said:

Do you have a link to it?

This is the same kit I bought, but for $79:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gentex-261-Auto-Dimming-Mirror-Kit-w-Compass-Temperature-Wiring-Sensor-Cover/283733100676?epid=694317240&hash=item420fcf8884:g:2E0AAOSw3ydVopkq

 

If you look up Gentex and mirror, you will see a bunch of them starting as low as $40.  Some are just mirrors, some are kits.  Options are autodimming, compass, and temp - be careful and order what you want.  They may even come with map lights, but I'm not positive.

[EvilMJ]

Thanks everyone! I'm really happy with it.  I'm in it at a great price, its dependable, and I think I can make money off of it if I ever decide to sell it (which I probably will not).  Unlike most of the Comanches I looked at, it's not going to be a project - I already have enough of them!  I can add something here or there, but I won't have to be working on it all the time.