Garza's '88 build

[Garza]

I have 2 Comanches 1988 and a 1989. Both in registery now. Since this one will have more of a build I'll keep to it for now. 

Current state:

1988 Short bed 2wd, no engine/trans. 

Build plan:

4.0/42rle/231 fuel tank from a 2005 LJ

Late model XJ dash 

HPD30 front axle, 4.88, Powertrax Grip-Pro, Black Magic Big Brakes, Revolution Gear Chromoly axle shafts. 

Ford 8.8 rear, 4.88, ARB air-locker

Suspension:

On the fence of a full RockJock 4" front (all of which I have) or a 3 link front with a combo of the RJ parts. 

Rear spring over on stock 2wd springs with Ruffstuff u-bolt eliminate

Fox 2.0 Resi. custom tuned shocks all around. 

33" BFG KO2 or KM3 on the Challenger wheels below

Paint/body, bumpers ect..will come at the end

 

 

[Garza]

Today I cleaned the factory brackets off the 8.8 and rolled it under the rear for test fitment.

The gears and locker are already in, will wait to put the new cover on until it's final install.

I'm using RuffStuff u-bolt eliminator perches for the spring over and shock mounts will come once axle is in and suspension cycled. 

[MiNi Beast]

yeah i loved my ube 8.8 setup. was a great swap candidate. i also pushed my forward a inch as well to off set the difference in pig length. 

Thanks for sharing your adventures. Gotta love these great MJs of ours. truly a give and take relationship with these jeeps. 

[89 MJ]

1 hour ago, MiNi Beast said:

truly a give and take relationship with these jeeps. 

Yeah, you give it money and it takes your money