Manche’nopoulos Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Well, here goes my first shot at a build thread. I bought this truck from the original owner who clearly took good care of her. Specs are: 1990 Eliminator, SWB, 4.0L (renix) 4x4, 5speed, Dana 30/35, running 30” tires on stock suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche’nopoulos Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 I live on a dirt road so the first thing I did was throw some weather guard mats in. I snapped a couple pics of the interior while I was at it. The valve cover gasket was losing some oil, so I got a Felpro for it. Things went pretty well until my dad tried to pull the valve cover off and snapped the vacuum line... thanks for the help dad. No big problem. For the moment it gets a nice piece of ornamental weather beaten garden hose. Went ahead and started on Cruiser54’s tips by addressing the flutes. My last Comanche sucked enough oil into the air intake that it died while doing 75 down the interstate.... I would rather not have that happen. I was pleasantly surprised how clean everything was. She’s been babied. of course as always happens in the winter, it got dark on me before I could take pics so forgive the flash... Lastly, my new oil cap was waiting when I got home, so out with the old and crusty, in with the Chinese knockoff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 That's a nice looking truck, what are your plans for it? Stock 1988 swb 4.0 ax15 np 231. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Manche’nopoulos said: Well, here goes my first shot at a build thread. I bought this truck from the original owner who clearly took good care of her. Specs are: 1990 Eliminator, SWB, 4.0L (renix) 4x4, 5speed, Dana 30/35, running 30” tires on stock suspension. Never heard of 4x4 being an option pre 91 on eliminators. As far as I knew that was only an option introduced in 91. What is you build date? Have you registered your VIN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Clean truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche’nopoulos Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, jdog said: That's a nice looking truck, what are your plans for it? Stock 1988 swb 4.0 ax15 np 231. Near future: muffler is rusted through, so new exhaust, I’ll keep the stock size and go with a Hooker muffler, or Dynomax, or walker, haven’t really decided yet. I want something quiet with a good tone. Then I’ll throw in some ZJ springs to level it out and fit 31’s. Dirt Bound off-road Barracuda Front bumper. Master plan: Upgrade the steering components, extend brake lines, bistein 5100 series shocks, adjustable track bar, quick disconnect sway bar links, 3” lift (ZJ springs in front and probably either hell creek metric ton springs or an AAL ..I have a kid to feed ) 3.55 or 3.73 gears (maybe I can score a Dana 44) 31 10.50s Dirtbound Manta ray rear bumper, headache rack, some bed rails I can get a strap on, Receiver hitch so pretty much Keep it stock.... haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche’nopoulos Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Just now, ghetdjc320 said: Never heard of 4x4 being an option pre 91 on eliminators. As far as I knew that was only an option introduced in 91. What is you build date? Have you registered your VIN? Yes I have. Build date is 1/90 eaglescout posted the full build sheet over in the registry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Did it have the original eliminator striping or how do you know it’s an eliminator? The eliminator was the “sporty” track version of the truck from what I understand and was only offered in 2wd until 91-92 when the option for 4x4 was added. If they were available pre 91 that would be awesome! I have been looking for another MJE 4x4 but have been limiting my search to just 91-92. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche’nopoulos Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 21 minutes ago, ghetdjc320 said: Did it have the original eliminator striping or how do you know it’s an eliminator? The eliminator was the “sporty” track version of the truck from what I understand and was only offered in 2wd until 91-92 when the option for 4x4 was added. If they were available pre 91 that would be awesome! I have been looking for another MJE 4x4 but have been limiting my search to just 91-92. https://www.fourwheeler.com/project-vehicles/154-0610-jeep-comanche-mj/ According to this ‘90 was the first year 4wd was offered. The original owner ordered this pickup to his specifications. So, some things may not be “across the board”. As I understand it, the eliminator has extra sound proofing, bucket seats rather than bench, and the 10 hole rims. This ones been repainted so no Eliminator decals. Definitely “sporty” shy on creature comforts, but who needs AC or lights in a cab right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Nice truck! I would highly recommend checking you floor for rust by pulling up the carpet. Welcome to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Great looking truck! Looks to have the tube rear bumper, can you post some pics of it? ps Greek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche’nopoulos Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 13 hours ago, 89 MJ said: Nice truck! I would highly recommend checking you floor for rust by pulling up the carpet. Welcome to the club! I will do that, though in the Southwest rust is much less of an issue which makes me feel very fortunate not to live on either coast, or really any place with high humidity. 6 hours ago, fiatslug87 said: Great looking truck! Looks to have the tube rear bumper, can you post some pics of it? ps Greek? Thank you! It’s a smitty bilt rear bumper. Apparently the factory bumper got crunched on something. I will try to get some pics tomorrow. and no, just a screen name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 22 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: Never heard of 4x4 being an option pre 91 on eliminators. As far as I knew that was only an option introduced in 91. What is you build date? Have you registered your VIN? The VIN is a 6 so it is an Eliminator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Nice find. Sweet truck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche’nopoulos Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 On 2/22/2020 at 8:13 AM, Limeyjeeper said: Nice find. Sweet truck!! Thanks! Really enjoying it. On 2/21/2020 at 12:25 PM, fiatslug87 said: Great looking truck! Looks to have the tube rear bumper, can you post some pics of it? ps Greek? Here’s some pics of the smitty bilt. I may have it up for sale one of these days if you are interested in it I’ll give you first dibs. The redneck engineered hitch isn’t exactly Tow rated, so I’m looking into something can haul a trailer on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 On 2/21/2020 at 12:18 AM, ghetdjc320 said: Did it have the original eliminator striping or how do you know it’s an eliminator? The eliminator was the “sporty” track version of the truck from what I understand and was only offered in 2wd until 91-92 when the option for 4x4 was added. If they were available pre 91 that would be awesome! I have been looking for another MJE 4x4 but have been limiting my search to just 91-92. I have a '90 Eliminator in 4x4 so they definitely started before 91/92 making 4x4 Eliminators Nice truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Jtslick89 said: I have a '90 Eliminator in 4x4 so they definitely started before 91/92 making 4x4 Eliminators Nice truck! Yea, it seems like 90 was the first year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche’nopoulos Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Well, around here you gotta earn your keep... I think I’m going to start looking for a Dana 44 and some metric ton springs.... I was surprised how well this rode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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