89 MJ Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 May 2022- @USN_JeepMJ's 1989 Project Uncompahgre Build Thread- CC: https://comancheclub.com/topic/59991-project-uncompahgre-19891999-mj/ IG: @usn_jeepxj Year/Model - 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 2x4 (cab shell, bed, tailgate, and a few interior pieces) 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 (fenders, grill, doors, body harness, interior) 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (engine, PCM, drive by wire) Drivetrain- 5.7L LS1 (60K mile w/ good compression) Novak LS engine/trans mounts Holley high-mount accessory drive system Sanderson/Novak ceramic coated headers Custom full stainless 2.25-3” exhaust system w/ Borla ProXS muffler and Magnaflow cat New AX-15 w/ adapter and GM bell housing from Novak Rebuilt NP231 (new seals, bearings, chain) Novak transfer case shift cable Adam’s Driveshaft rear driveshaft Rear Currie Dana 60 (JK width / JK flanges) w/ 4.88’s and Auburn E-locker Front Spicer Dana 44 crate axle (Artec axle brackets) w/ 4.88’s and Eaton E-locker Cooling- Novak KryoFlow HD aluminum radiator Novak fan and shroud assembly Electrical/Ignition- Novak modified LS engine harness Reworked/modified XJ body harness Suspension/Steering- Front: Iranman 4x4 Fab 4-link front long arm ACOS spacers (set to +2”) Clayton 4.5” coil springs Clayton track bar bracket Custom track bar ADDCO sway bar JKS quick disconnect end-links Fox JK remote reservoir 2.0 shocks (6.5-8”) Rear: General Spring 4 leaf replacements (factory rate) Clayton adjustable shackles (set to +0”) Fox JK remote reservoir 2.0 shocks (6.5-8”) Steering: PSC big bore steering box (ported for hydro steer) Metalcloak JK tie-rod Metalcloak JK drag link (trimmed to fit the MJ) Fox steering stabilizer Interior- 97+ XJ full interior swap (painted in SEM black) B&M short shifter (modified for trans position) Twisted ShifterZ stainless steel shift knobs WJ Grand Cherokee Overland steering wheel Custom upholstered interior panels and steering wheel Corbeau Trailcat seats w/ heat Corbeau seat brackets (shortened) H3R HalGuard fire extinguisher Dynamat on all interior surfaces ACC carpet and floor mats Jeep JL/JT pedal covers TJ instrument cluster ZJ overhead trip computer wired through a ZJ BCM JCR center console bracket Double din dash bezel Alpine W987HD stereo F+R HD cameras Kicker 12CX6005 amplifier Kicker KS 6 1/2 component system Kicker KS 4x6 rear speakers Kicker 46HS10 subwoofer Brakes- Wilwood JK BBK in Competition Blue (6 piston fronts and 4 piston rears) Inline Tube stainless hard-lines XJ parking brake handle w/ JK parking brake lines Lighting- JW Speaker LED headlights JW Speaker TS4000 driving lights Rigid DOT fog lights (amber) Rigid diffused lights (rear bumper) All exterior lights converted to LED One Way Light interior LED conversion Exterior- 97+ full facelift (including firewall) BMW Austin Yellow (B67) paint Jeep 5.9L ZJ hood vents Raptor Liner bedliner Notch Customs fender flares Custom aluminum inner fenders Custom expanded sheet metal grill CRL Duo Vent 4-panel sliding rear window JCR Crusader front bumper JCR rear bumper JCR classic rock rails JCR spare tire carrier Pelican BX90 Cargo Case Powertank 15lbs CO2 tank HiLift jack Wheel & Tires- Mopar JL/JT satin carbon 17x8.5” wheels BFGoodrich KM3 37x12.5x17 Gorilla lug nuts Misc- R4 compressor with modified XJ a/c lines (34° at the vents) Wilwood master / Novak slave cylinder clutch setup Warn M8000S winch mounted behind the front frame rail (plated in 3/16” steel) Braille G30 lithium battery (with a custom bracket) New MJ fuel tank MTS Jeep MJ sending unit w/ a Walbro 225 lbh pump and a TJ fuel level float All AN fittings and push-lock line Corvette fuel pressure regulator and filter Best MJ story- I had a 1987 Comanche Sport in High School (2.5L, 4spd, 2wd, zero options) that I painted yellow and was so sure I’d convert to 4wd that I went ahead and threw some factory 4x4 badges on it after the repaint. I drove it all through HS but never did the conversion. After getting stuck in a foot of snow one winter I decided I needed 4wd and ended up getting rid of it in favor of a XJ followed by a ZJ. That was over 20 years ago. Last time I saw that Jeep driving around my home town, it still had 4x4 badges all these years later. Now I’ve owned 15 or so Jeeps and decided it was time to go back to where it all started! CC is Awesome! Why? Comanche Club is an excellent resource for information and I don’t think I could have done this project without referencing previous LS swap write-ups! This is a fantastic looking truck. You earned this, @USN_JeepMJ. I really like the color. It's unusual, but turned out fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Incredible build, congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvthnks Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 That is just unreal. Just wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimiGibbs Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Are we changing this to MJOTY? Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHMJXJ Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 In a word ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 An inspiration for sure. Your ATD is second to none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 heck yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddude Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 My favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Very fine MJ build, excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail. Congratulations! Would love to see it in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandComanche Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 . . .WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USN_JeepMJ Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Thank you everyone! I'm quite honored to be the MJOTM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxyjeep Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Been following this on IG. An inspiration for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 What an awesome build, congrats and well deserved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Wow looks amazing I definitely need those notch fenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Sorry, I missed this. Congratulations a really well executed build. I love a clean stock looking engine bay. Well as near to stock with an LS stuffed in there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Speechless - amazing! Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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