TieDyeJK8 Posted April 24, 2022 Author Posted April 24, 2022 On 12/30/2021 at 10:50 PM, MiNi Beast said: Hey I'm in Michigan and in need of some better doors. Just putting that out there, willing to travel. I CAN bring beer. ill be getting the 97-01 doors installed in a few weeks on the truck if youre still looking! where in the UP are you located? my family has a place in SSM so I'm up there pretty often.
MiNi Beast Posted April 24, 2022 Posted April 24, 2022 59 minutes ago, TieDyeJK8 said: ill be getting the 97-01 doors installed in a few weeks on the truck if youre still looking! where in the UP are you located? my family has a place in SSM so I'm up there pretty often. Just outside Marquette. I thought you sold them already? 🤔
TieDyeJK8 Posted April 24, 2022 Author Posted April 24, 2022 1 hour ago, MiNi Beast said: Just outside Marquette. I thought you sold them already? 🤔 I sold the set of half doors but I have the set of full doors that ill be listing once I get the 97 doors on! I figured you were referring to being interested in the full doors since you said your current ones arent in good shape
MiNi Beast Posted April 24, 2022 Posted April 24, 2022 8 hours ago, TieDyeJK8 said: I sold the set of half doors but I have the set of full doors that ill be listing once I get the 97 doors on! I figured you were referring to being interested in the full doors since you said your current ones arent in good shape Gotcha. Yeah I'm interested for sure. Thanks
TieDyeJK8 Posted April 30, 2022 Author Posted April 30, 2022 It was a busy day for the Comanche. Dropped it off for an alignment last night picked it up and took it to a muffler shop to get the exhaust fixed up. It ended up needing some welding for leaks and adding a few hangers so it no longer rests on the cross member. Ended up getting a new power steering pump and installing that as well. I'll be dropping it off to get a few more things welded and it should be good to go for the summer. Only 1 small issue left that I need to fix is a slight knocking sound at idle. From what I've seen online it's probably a flex head bolt. Besides that it runs and drives great got a few complements on it today when I was washing it!
brucecooner Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 22 hours ago, TieDyeJK8 said: It was a busy day for the Comanche. Dropped it off for an alignment last night picked it up and took it to a muffler shop to get the exhaust fixed up. It ended up needing some welding for leaks and adding a few hangers so it no longer rests on the cross member. Ended up getting a new power steering pump and installing that as well. I'll be dropping it off to get a few more things welded and it should be good to go for the summer. Only 1 small issue left that I need to fix is a slight knocking sound at idle. From what I've seen online it's probably a flex head bolt. Besides that it runs and drives great got a few complements on it today when I was washing it! Looks nice in solid black, and those wheels are getting the job done.
TieDyeJK8 Posted May 2, 2022 Author Posted May 2, 2022 22 hours ago, brucecooner said: Looks nice in solid black, and those wheels are getting the job done. glad you like my $30 rattle can paint job haha yeah the gladiator spare wheels really grew on me.
MiNi Beast Posted May 2, 2022 Posted May 2, 2022 Are you going to check and perhaps retorque the head bolts then.?
watchamakalit Posted May 2, 2022 Posted May 2, 2022 6 hours ago, MiNi Beast said: Are you going to check and perhaps retorque the head bolts then.? I believe he meant "flex plate bolt".
MiNi Beast Posted May 2, 2022 Posted May 2, 2022 Awe yes, that has been a issue for me before. Easy enough to check them as well.
TieDyeJK8 Posted May 29, 2022 Author Posted May 29, 2022 On 5/2/2022 at 6:24 AM, watchamakalit said: I believe he meant "flex plate bolt". Yes I meant flex plate bolts On 5/2/2022 at 7:15 AM, MiNi Beast said: Awe yes, that has been a issue for me before. Easy enough to check them as well. hoping that the issue for me since itd be easier than pulling the transmission and changing it. ill have those full doors off by next weekend and should be back in sault ste marie in a few weeks if youre still interested
MiNi Beast Posted May 29, 2022 Posted May 29, 2022 9 hours ago, TieDyeJK8 said: Yes I meant flex plate bolts hoping that the issue for me since itd be easier than pulling the transmission and changing it. ill have those full doors off by next weekend and should be back in sault ste marie in a few weeks if youre still interested Right on. Yeah I'm in Marquette area these days so can swing out some weekend here maybe we have a a BBQ or something as well.
TieDyeJK8 Posted October 6, 2022 Author Posted October 6, 2022 Finally got the door swap finished along with installing the new headliner. Next is getting some carpet (any recommendations?) And installing new speakers.
89 MJ Posted October 6, 2022 Posted October 6, 2022 The ACC carpet is good. Their vinyl flooring is not. ACC seems to be the only producer of the carpet and it’s much cheaper on RockAuto.
jpnjake Posted October 6, 2022 Posted October 6, 2022 Wait a minute are those donut wheels (they look sweet)
TieDyeJK8 Posted October 7, 2022 Author Posted October 7, 2022 12 hours ago, 89 MJ said: The ACC carpet is good. Their vinyl flooring is not. ACC seems to be the only producer of the carpet and it’s much cheaper on RockAuto. Good to know I saw they had 2 different options and was wondering if anyone else made a carpet for the Comanches or not. Sounds like I'll go with the non vinyl. Hopefully it's not too awful to install!
TieDyeJK8 Posted October 7, 2022 Author Posted October 7, 2022 7 hours ago, jpnjake said: Wait a minute are those donut wheels (they look sweet) They're spare gladiator wheels. I really like them as well!
Pete M Posted October 9, 2022 Posted October 9, 2022 On 10/6/2022 at 11:16 PM, TieDyeJK8 said: Good to know I saw they had 2 different options and was wondering if anyone else made a carpet for the Comanches or not. Sounds like I'll go with the non vinyl. Hopefully it's not too awful to install! biggest tips I've read about installation is let it warm up in the sun first, then start in the middle and work out. also, don't cut any of the edges until you happy with everything.
TieDyeJK8 Posted December 25, 2022 Author Posted December 25, 2022 Fender flares installed along with some hood vents since my last posting. Haven't done much else but drive it every 2-3 days!
TieDyeJK8 Posted February 24, 2023 Author Posted February 24, 2023 Comanche needed a new water pump and a tune up. still need to get a new electric fan and fan cover.
TieDyeJK8 Posted April 20, 2023 Author Posted April 20, 2023 Got some carpet for the Comanche! Thinking about getting some aftermarket seats for it and putting in a full center console. Any recommendations? Wish the stock 97+ xj seats fit 🙃
TieDyeJK8 Posted April 22, 2023 Author Posted April 22, 2023 Picked up a set of corbeau trailcat seats yesterday. Just waiting on the brackets to get here. I'll be putting in a full center console as well
Pete M Posted April 25, 2023 Posted April 25, 2023 comfy! I know the brackets aren't there yet, but I'd have totally sat in it already. got no patience.
TieDyeJK8 Posted June 4, 2023 Author Posted June 4, 2023 While in Arkansas came across this MJ trailer. Bed, tailgate, tail lights and underneath were super clean. Like new tires I couldn't resist and ended up towing it all the way back to Michigan. Still have to register it and rewire the trailer lights (couldn't get running lights to work) Probably going to make this into a little camper and use it behind with my jeeps
skigots Posted June 5, 2023 Posted June 5, 2023 Nice trailer. I’m mostly done with mine or at least I would like to think I am
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