johnnyc Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 looks awesome. i thought this wasnt going to be a wheeler :brows: It's not. It's gonna be my mall crawler. ;) Got my SYE'd 231 and J.E. Reel driveshaft swapped in today. Also put in my MORE motor mounts (totally shot) and a tranny mount. Yesterday, I got my custom rails from OTR Fabwerks mounted on as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xj_dummy Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Look's great!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to take a drive south so we can take some photos of the only two California ComancheClub Comanche's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetjeep2.5 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I've also taken off the side mouldings, stripes, and lettering. I think it looks a lot cleaner this way. I also swapped in a full gauge cluster Smoothed mine also and added a gauge cluster recently. I agree. I like the "clean" look! Take a look at http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2095444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Look's great!!!!!!!!!!!!I need to take a drive south so we can take some photos of the only two California ComancheClub Comanche's. Yeah Mike, come on down again. There are more than just us two in California. ;) Gogetemturbo is also in the OC and summerinmaine is in Del Mar, just to name two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camjeep3 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 mall crawlers are cool :D any plans for painting it? oh and i really like the look and stance. awesome :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glundblad Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 That is beautiful. Very clean. Please keep it stock and don't make me beg. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Thanks guys. I think it will be painted white. I'm a volunteer with the local Sheriffs Search and Rescue team. I'm hoping to be able to use the truck on some missions. And white seems to be the preferred color. Gotta do a little bit of bodywork first. I also need to get the bed sprayed. I've been working on the mechanical stuff lately. I'm getting the truck ready for a SoCal NAXJA event in Big Bear in a couple of weeks. That'll be a shakedown run before our Rubicon trip in June. Please keep it stock and don't make me beg. :( I think "stock" has pretty much been thrown out the window. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88XJSport Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I think he's talking about streetjeep2.5's Jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 I think he's talking about streetjeep2.5's Jeep. Yeah, I figured that out afterwards. But why are they chitchatting in my thread?? Just joking, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 In the past few days - Changed the gear oil in the D30 and added a SOLID diff cover Changed the rear shocks for some longer ones Snapped off an upper shock mount in the process Ordered and received some frame spacers from C-Rok Ordered a bed tool box Installed a 97 center console (real cupholders :banana: ) Swapped out a bad distributor To do list for this weekend - Install C-Rok, winch bumper, and winch Install longer front brake lines Have friend re-do the spring perches to improve pinion angle and fix the shock mount Install the tool box (hope it gets here by then) Buy new CB antenna and install radio Shakedown run is Saturday, May 2 in Big Bear. First big test is the Rubicon Trail June 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 First big test is the Rubicon Trail June 18. Was the last time you were there when the old white XJ had it's 'incident'? I will try to go in August myself on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 The "incident" was in June 2006. I did the trail again last year in the 2-door XJ with no problems whatsoever. So I've done the trail in 2004, 2006, and 2008. Usually every two years. But this year, a different group of people wanted to go and asked me to put it together. It'll be interesting to see how the MJ does. Curt is also going again in his beatup longbed MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Curt has been beating on that thing forever! He is the reason my MJ addiction is the way it is. Sadly I have never wheeled any of my trucks with him. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Curt has a perfectly good spare 89 shortbed MJ (with no engine) in his garage. Sometimes he talks about swapping everything over to the good truck. But then he figures he'll just drive the longbed until it is absolutely trashed. Most people would say that it is ALREADY trashed. :D But it keeps on ticking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Nice find.. johnnyc Welcome to the club Nice to see another shortbox.. get'n hard to find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Curt has a perfectly good spare 89 shortbed MJ (with no engine) in his garage. Sometimes he talks about swapping everything over to the good truck. But then he figures he'll just drive the longbed until it is absolutely trashed. Most people would say that it is ALREADY trashed. :D But it keeps on ticking. That thing used to be perfect. I was there when he crunched it up at Calico. That was a sad day. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Curt has a perfectly good spare 89 shortbed MJ (with no engine) in his garage. Sometimes he talks about swapping everything over to the good truck. But then he figures he'll just drive the longbed until it is absolutely trashed. Most people would say that it is ALREADY trashed. :D But it keeps on ticking. That thing used to be perfect. I was there when he crunched it up at Calico. That was a sad day. :doh: I watched in buckle the drivers door and bedside on LBJ in JV. I was almost sick from it but Curt just shock it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Yeah, between the 'Con, Calico, and JV, Curt's MJ has taken a hammering. Rock rails would have prevented a lot of the damage. :ack: To keep my build thread on track... I just picked up two perfect 2000 XJ doors, silver in color. The 97 doors I have on the MJ now are a little tweaked and would require some body work before painting. These new doors are ready to go. :banana: But I'll wait until I get back from the Rubicon trip to put the new doors on. As a matter of fact, I should probably put my beat-up, dented tailgate back on just for this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Got it lifted this weekend. There were a few minor issues which will be addressed this week. New rock rails and longer driveshaft are coming next. There is the pics I need :wavey: I need to get my rear trimmed like that ASAP before I head off to Sierra fest. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetjeep2.5 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I think he's talking about streetjeep2.5's Jeep. Yeah, I figured that out afterwards. But why are they chitchatting in my thread?? Just joking, of course. we be chitchatting on your thread cuz we like ya, man! But, I intend to keep it stock. The only thing I might do is swap to a 4.0 w/cam and headers cuz it would be nice to have AC and PS, but don't want to tax the poor ole 4-banger by adding that stuff. I toyed with a SBchevy, but too much work. I would want a 5 speed. My grandkids love it being a standard trans. Since I HATE :mad: Cash for clunkers, , and we do need a newer car, I have told my wife I have toyed with the idea of using the 4.0 and other stuff from our Cherokee 4x2 (94 w/260,000) as the doner, that way something from the best auto we have EVER owned (bought it new) stays with us. I like the look of the cowl induction hood, but putting one on with a 2.5 seems like I am making it a no go show boat. Maybe if I 4.0 it. I have thought of Wheel Vintiques smoothie wheels painted body color w/trim rings and baby moons. Always liked that look (I'm a 1960's kid, ya know). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 I'm a 60's kid too. :D Thanks for bumping my thread. It's been a couple of months. I've completed my York OBA system. Works great. Been wheeling it a lot lately. Sustained some damage to the bed, but nothing that can't be fixed. Next up... I have a pair of brand new RE longarms that need to go on. I also have some perfect 2001 doors that will replace the 98 doors on there now. And of course, some bodywork and paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DansGreyMj Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Hey Johnny how hard was it to install the 97+ door catch pins? I'm picking up some doors next week and its a lot cheaper then replacing all the parts that the doors need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 update ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboard3r411 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 that thing looks mean can't wate to see it one color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hey, thanks guys for bumping me back from oblivion. :D It's all pretty much one color now. The same shade of gray primer, that is. Just haven't had a chance to do any painting. Hopefully this spring. I really haven't done much to the truck lately, except drive it every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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