Strokermjcomanche Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 11 hours ago, 91Pioneer said: Wow that looks OEM on the bottom except for the missing drain hole I might put it in, I figured he left it that way on purpose. That way you can decide whether or not you want it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Strokermjcomanche said: I might put it in, I figured he left it that way on purpose. That way you can decide whether or not you want it I think you took the right route with your choice. The hole for sure will trap stuff to eventually rust anyhow so shoot the gauntlet. Looks good to me, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I think I would have put a drain hole in. So long as the inside of the cab corners was properly cleaned up and sealed/protected then no harm should happen. Plus water WILL get down there anyway I'd rather not know it's potentially trapped down there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91Pioneer Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 The drain hole was there for a reason from the factory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 There are four other places for the water to come out, really doubt it’s going to get trapped in there. The whole rocker gets sprayed on the inside with fluid film on a regular basis. Not worried about rust again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 18 hours ago, Strokermjcomanche said: There are four other places for the water to come out, really doubt it’s going to get trapped in there. The whole rocker gets sprayed on the inside with fluid film on a regular basis. Not worried about rust again. Tell that to all the rotted cab corners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, The86manche said: Tell that to all the rotted cab corners The ones that never had anything done to them for rust prevention? Ok , How come the ones with the holes in them did rot out then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Strokermjcomanche said: The ones that never had anything done to them for rust prevention? Ok , How come the ones with the holes in them did rot out then? I live in the rust belt too hence why I believe you made a right choice. No holes, no opportunity for salt, water, and any aggregate to get trapped. If water is filling up on the inside cab corners from other sources, then you have other issues that will cause rust anyhow. Regardless your truck do what you want and it looks good. I'd do the exact same thing after owning over 30 xj and mj rusted out turds here in the Midwest. Especially when I've hacked up half of them to find a bucket of soil in every crevis and hole not rusted out clogged up in said "weep holes" and rubber body plug spots found all over xjs that can't be accessible without tearing apart the interior. You know the spots that's usually cancer rust first prepacked from the factory with some weird plastic bag type insulation. I don't trust any design engineers. I've had to build too many things off their blueprints of unexplained unicorn farts and miracles that they can't answer. If weep holes worked for moisture and engineers were right, bedsides would have weep holes above the wheel well and they wouldn't rust either with them or without the holes. They had the common sense not to put them there though. I think Key Parts knows their business very well and they designed them the way they did for a reason that gives people a choice. Something disappearing quickly in this country. I'm extremely thankful Key Parts has taken the time to yet again give us a choice, many new ones prior, and is continuing to do yet more despite everything going on in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 I am incredibly thankful that Keyparts it making parts for our comanche's. It'll make my next one a lot easier to repair. Floor pan caps and cab corners? Heck yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car Enthusiast Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0goX3Xt8VJ8RqeDYbkQn97L5xuRE3SVu9Uh4A3vCKFgQsdBpsydyEYo9xaJyDeu8rl&id=100057226518638&mibextid=Nif5oz Did I miss the talk that Key was releasing chrome tail gate handles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjake Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Car Enthusiast said: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0goX3Xt8VJ8RqeDYbkQn97L5xuRE3SVu9Uh4A3vCKFgQsdBpsydyEYo9xaJyDeu8rl&id=100057226518638&mibextid=Nif5oz Did I miss the talk that Key was releasing chrome tail gate handles? They didn’t say a word about making a chrome one until they posted that, very exciting days for these trucks, a company that actually reads what the people want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 On 10/30/2023 at 7:21 AM, Strokermjcomanche said: Don’t mind the rain, and the ridges are from the seam sealer. Nice fitment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnakerblue89 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 This topic has me very curious as I'll be interested in cab corners, and anything tailgate related soon. Has there been any updates on this topic since the New Year began? I get enthusiastic just thinking how many MJs can be spared the dust bin of history with these sorts of reproductions we have been seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjake Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 18 hours ago, Spinnakerblue89 said: This topic has me very curious as I'll be interested in cab corners, and anything tailgate related soon. Has there been any updates on this topic since the New Year began? I get enthusiastic just thinking how many MJs can be spared the dust bin of history with these sorts of reproductions we have been seeing. here's what I know, I talk pretty consistently with the rep at key parts, I’m on the sample list too so we will see what happens with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnakerblue89 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I appreciate the update! What exactly is the part mentioned at the bottom? A part for the bumper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 It’s the plastic part (facia, air damn???) below the front crossmember that attaches to it and the front flares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 9 hours ago, jpnjake said: here's what I know, I talk pretty consistently with the rep at key parts, I’m on the sample list too so we will see what happens with that I'm definitely interested in cab corners as well. I'm going to be getting into mine soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 It is really cool to see Key Parts making these pieces. Back in my day, we had to make most of these parts by hand grumble, grumble, complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 minute ago, 89 MJ said: grumble, grumble, complain Pssstt, your age is showing. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Wow. My front rubber air dam was badly bent from the PO having an agrument with a tree stump. It's clear who won. Luckily I was able to mold it back into shape with a heatgun. I got it close to original, but dang is it nice to have a new option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Any word on chrome tailgate handles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 2 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: Any word on chrome tailgate handles? It’s not chrome, but you could buy the stainless Boxy Jeep one and polish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 2 hours ago, 89 MJ said: It’s not chrome, but you could buy the stainless Boxy Jeep one and polish it. I’m aware of that option. Was looking for one that was more of an oem repop but I’ll probably just keep what I have. I polished the steel, buffed and clear coated it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjake Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 5 hours ago, 89 MJ said: It’s not chrome, but you could buy the stainless Boxy Jeep one and polish it. 3 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: I’m aware of that option. Was looking for one that was more of an oem repop but I’ll probably just keep what I have. I polished the steel, buffed and clear coated it. This is all That’s been posted about the chrome handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 10 minutes ago, jpnjake said: This is all That’s been posted about the chrome handle Thank you, it does look really nice. That was the last post I saw of it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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