89 MJ Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 June 2024 - Keep it Stock Stupid The Travelling MJ Owned by @GonzoTheGreat Build Thread- https://comancheclub.com/topic/72817-keep-it-stock-stupid/ Year/Model – ‘89 SporTruck Drivetrain- 2.5L AW4 2WD, stock Dana 35 with factory 4.56 gears Cooling- 4.0L open cooling system with stock, 4.0 electric fan with stand-alone sensor/relay Electrical/Ignition- 100amp alternator, clock panel REM II, fresh tune up, grounding improvements, battery cable upgrades, 4-pin tow harness, bluetooth amp under the dash for rear speakers while keeping factory AM system in-tact, deep-cycle battery in the bedcap/camper shell for the vent fan and LED strips, deep-cycle charging from a Victron DC-DC charger under the hood. Suspension/Steering- mostly stock, but all recently replaced, with 1” lift shackle to compensate for weight of the cap Interior- Key Parts floors, sound deadening, ACC carpet, DIY headliner, XJ laredo illuminated vanity mirror visors Brakes- CuNi lines, XJ prop valve, load sensor delete Lighting- Headlight relay harness, LED bulbs everywhere except headlights and front directionals, late-model alternating directional mod, Euramtech dome lights, courtesy and glove box lights installed Exterior- factory paint with a couple rattle can touch ups, FEY rear bumper, DIY trailer hitch with Krusty’s plates, ARE contractor cap (with vent fan and LED lights), manual side view mirrors, AVS smoker vents Wheel & Tires- Stock steelies and snow tires, and YJ “5-star” alloys with summer tires Misc- Cruise control added, power steering added, Ebay exhaust header, KJ muffler Best MJ story- Although I have countless stories from the daily driving days of my ‘88, I think the best MJ story would actually have to be driving from Boston to Costa Rica in this one. I never imagined I would be doing that at all, let alone in a 35 year old Comanche, but the truck held together perfectly, and we only had a couple of small issues. Plus I found a couple Central American MJs along the way to add to the CC registry! CC is Awesome! Why? When I first found CC, I was a super novice in the automotive world, but I had bought a Comanche, and things needed fixing. This website provided and incredible wealth of knowledge, and the people here are actually weirdly kind to one another. CC is by far the only webforum I’ve found where people have patience, and really try to help the inexperienced folks learn. There are way too many people on the internet, and especially on car forums, that just want to belittle people and make fun, but this site is different. I’m happy to be a part of this oasis of humanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHMJXJ Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 A most worthy candidate! Where'd ya get the pictures? Honestly, the introduction and trip report was epic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 adventure is calling! you are proof that you don't need 37s on 1-ton axles to answer the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 HELL YEAH. Well deserved @GonzoTheGreat One excellent 6000mi series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Congrats, well deserved! I think you’re the current leader of “In how many countries have you driven your MJ?”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Congrats! remind me to pick your brain about the 2.5L mods you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted June 13 Author Share Posted June 13 The thread from the adventure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoTheGreat Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Thanks guys!!! This is an honor I’ve dreamed of since 2011. I’m happy to be a part of this community! 1 hour ago, eaglescout526 said: Congrats! remind me to pick your brain about the 2.5L mods you did. If we head back to the states in the spring, how about I just stop by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 17 minutes ago, GonzoTheGreat said: we head back to the states in the spring, how about I just stop by? I absolutely welcome that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Well done, great truck and your sense of adventure is awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Mark Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 A++ Keep up the great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Great stock truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Spectacular pictures . Congratulations on MJOTM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucecooner Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 I'm late to this thread but WOW, nice truck and that is an epic adventure. And you even turned it into a seagoing Comanche. I've never made plans to take mine outside of the county (not country, county) I live in (but Maricopa is a big county). Although apparently the truck has no plans to travel beyond the borders of my driveway so it and I are on the same page, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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