Elwiscon Posted March 29 Posted March 29 (edited) Hello, here’s my build. As purchased, 1989 Comanche Sport Truck, stock, unmolested, originally purchased from a car flipper, it was intended to be used as a daily driver…4 years later and still in restoration/modification. First picture is the seller picture, second picture as purchased. Edited March 29 by Elwiscon
Elwiscon Posted March 29 Author Posted March 29 First mod… have mechanic install a 3” lift on it ( https://www.roughcountry.com/product/jeep-suspension-lift-kit-625-20 ),I don't care if it is an RC lift, this truck won't be used for heavy off road use, already have a LJ with a Teraflex lift for such activities, truck sat on mechanics lot for a couple months (he was too busy to work on it). Picked it up and started working on it, first project: remove bed, clean undercarriage and raptorline it, and, while the tank was dropped, replace fuel pump, only pump i found was an amazon “a-prime” pump that worked but fuel level didn’t…later replaced with a proper MTS unit.
Elwiscon Posted March 29 Author Posted March 29 More raptorliner, new exhaust, CAT, headers… Removed vinyl floor…found extensive rust on passenger side, didn’t see it from underneath when truck was purchased Replaced floor pan (Keystone Parts), covered with POR15
Elwiscon Posted March 29 Author Posted March 29 Raptorlined floor Removed old radiator… and “while in there” replaced all i could A lot of learning, thanks to this forum and youtube…
Elwiscon Posted March 29 Author Posted March 29 More parts…including new battery cables, upsized grounds,
Elwiscon Posted March 29 Author Posted March 29 Replaced the following (that i can remember) -water pump -thermostat -Hoses -radiator -alternator -timing chain -balancer -fan clutch -added electric fan, relays, controls -battery -sensors -injectors -battery cables -added headlight relays -valve cover gasket -head gasket -rotor/cap -spark plug-spark plug wires -egr valve -vacuum lines -motor mounts -Truck had no factory AC, added lines, harnesses, compressor etc (still need to be charged) -etc…
Elwiscon Posted March 29 Author Posted March 29 Off to the body/paint shop! After debating on color I set with GM’s “Dark spiral gray” ,
Elwiscon Posted March 29 Author Posted March 29 Refinished bumper LED bed light Hella H4 Conversion headlights, Insulated hood, Auxito H4 bulbs (including fogs) still a long way to go
Elwiscon Posted March 29 Author Posted March 29 22 minutes ago, Gjeep said: Looks good! Looking forward to the finishing touches. Thanks! Working on the interior, and some minor electrical (stereo, switches, subwoofer)
Elwiscon Posted March 30 Author Posted March 30 OEM tow hooks, junkyard find Tow hitch trailer connector Original dash, to be replaced with a 1996 XJ, more wiring and Killmat insulation coming up
Gjeep Posted March 30 Posted March 30 Remember to grab the VIN plate off the original dash! I'm saying this because I had tossed my original dash and was lucky enough to remember when I heard the sound of the recycling truck making it's rounds. Pulled it out and removed the VIN plate just in time.
Elwiscon Posted March 31 Author Posted March 31 3 hours ago, Gjeep said: Remember to grab the VIN plate off the original dash! I'm saying this because I had tossed my original dash and was lucky enough to remember when I heard the sound of the recycling truck making it's rounds. Pulled it out and removed the VIN plate just in time. Definitely! First thing I did when I took the original dash off, I have it in a bag with the rest of the interior parts. Great tip though
Elwiscon Posted March 31 Author Posted March 31 On 3/29/2026 at 10:21 AM, Gjeep said: Looks good! Looking forward to the finishing touches. Me too! been working on it for 4 years now
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