88whitecomanche comanche build thread
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What's going on guys
Just an update I put the heavy duty headlight wire harness from eautoworks.com pics of the install
Also changed all my tie rod ends on the truck and the draglink and steering stabilizer couldn't get the truck bar off but I might return the one I have and buy an aftermarket adjustable one due to the fact I might be doing Alexia's 5.5in lift with in the next few months
Also did my rear tail lamps may have to do them again they look good in pics but doesn't look right in person
Just an update I put the heavy duty headlight wire harness from eautoworks.com pics of the install
Also changed all my tie rod ends on the truck and the draglink and steering stabilizer couldn't get the truck bar off but I might return the one I have and buy an aftermarket adjustable one due to the fact I might be doing Alexia's 5.5in lift with in the next few months
Also did my rear tail lamps may have to do them again they look good in pics but doesn't look right in person
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its been a year and almost 5 months and still doesn't feel like I haven't done much....
Another update guys picked up some factory tow points and a skid plate and a brush guard I doubt it's factory but it needs work and picked up an aluminum valve cover
Another update guys picked up some factory tow points and a skid plate and a brush guard I doubt it's factory but it needs work and picked up an aluminum valve cover
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Got an update guys had a feeling to go to the junkyard today and picked up 5 turbine wheels with 4 center caps for a 170$ maybe too much for my taste but well worth it will be mounting them when I get a chance to and also received my brown dog motor mounts
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Another update I clean the aluminum valve cover put a fresh coat of black paint and a new 98 valve cover gasket and a oil change and the trucks purrs and hopefully no more oil leaks lol
Also will be putting the turbine wheels on tomorrow
Thanks for looking guys
Also will be putting the turbine wheels on tomorrow
Thanks for looking guys
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Got an update guys put the turbine wheels on the truck they push the tire more inwards and the tires are starting to rub on the control arms on full turn...well enjoy the pics.
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Got an update guys....finally installed my skid plate on. now on the prowl to get a rear sliding glass. Here's the pics for the skid plate
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Yeah I saw the link on my post in the my wanted post....but called a shop in miami and they had the rear sliding window in stock! 200$ with install wish I could've gotten the three peice but the four would do. So now fresh air from the rear and its been getting super hot and humid in miami.
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I'm sorry to hear that bud. You'll get another deal to come through
*update*
Ended up picking up a new steering wheel, a cherokee sound bar, and a cherokee visor. Was always wondering what was the issue with fitment with the Comanches and Cherokees and there's a huge difference in fitment...ill either try to sell it or keep it for a future cherokee project.
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And test fitment on the cherokee sound bar
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*update*
Ended up picking up a new steering wheel, a cherokee sound bar, and a cherokee visor. Was always wondering what was the issue with fitment with the Comanches and Cherokees and there's a huge difference in fitment...ill either try to sell it or keep it for a future cherokee project.
Steering wheel
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And test fitment on the cherokee sound bar
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*update*
What's up guys not much if an update I ended up finally putting on my grill guard on the truck and tow point brackets and tow hooks on the truck not much of pics but mainly the grill guard. Here you go.
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What's up guys not much if an update I ended up finally putting on my grill guard on the truck and tow point brackets and tow hooks on the truck not much of pics but mainly the grill guard. Here you go.
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Walt
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What's up guys
Got an update...decided to do a run at the lkq here in miami and struck comanche gold!!!!
The first question you ask yourself when you see a comanche in the junkyard is what?
Tailgate? Tail lights? Fuel sending unit?
Saw this bad boy at the junk yard 1988 pioneer 4.0 2wd automatic
It had bad rust damage on the roof of the truck
And scored a tail gate, tail lights, fuel sending unit, behind the seat backing board, and a cargo light
Got an update...decided to do a run at the lkq here in miami and struck comanche gold!!!!
The first question you ask yourself when you see a comanche in the junkyard is what?
Tailgate? Tail lights? Fuel sending unit?
Saw this bad boy at the junk yard 1988 pioneer 4.0 2wd automatic
It had bad rust damage on the roof of the truck
And scored a tail gate, tail lights, fuel sending unit, behind the seat backing board, and a cargo light
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So I ended going back to get the switch panel for the cargo and talk about its in rough shape. Idk what the p.o. Tried to do with it but it has burn marks the actual panel is detiriorating. Here are the pics
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What's up guys
Update time....over the course of the past few weeks having weekend vacations and working on the interior mostly converting it from medium grey to black haven't gotten it all done yet still have to do the door panels....here's some pics
The headliner from steve(a1500ram) awesome quality work and fits like a glove...did have some regarding the fact I didn't have the Velcro needed for the headliner. So I ended going to Home Depot and getting a set to let the headliner sit right up there. Since I have a rear sliding glass the wind doesn't push it down to collapse the headliner which is a plus....
That's my pops in the pic below
Also today I finally got to install my bucket seats that picked up on Craigslist for $40....and also my bucket seat brackets I bought from keyav8er
Not many pics of the seats but one will have more later.
While in the mix of the updates me and a buddy of mine. Have been on the look out for his first jeep! Been massaging the jeep name into his soul and finally got him to bite....we drive from miami to Tampa took about 5 1/2 hours because of being pulled over for dark tints and massive thunder storms....funny thing is on the way back with a tag last registered in 2009 on the cherokee the ride down went smooth but horrible! Imagine we went to work at 630 am got out of work at 3. Headed to Tampa at 4pm we didn't get home till 520am the next day and went to work! Crazy? For a jeep? He'll yeah!!!! Plus he got a smoking deal....88 cherokee 4.0 4x4 and the pukegoat 5speed! Had a 6inch lift adjustable control arms, sway bar discos, one ton steering, sye, custom drive shafts, front winch bumper, rear tire carrier, roof rack, 5- 33in mickey Thompson all terrains and d-windows and bushwacker fender flares all for $1900 now that's a steal enjoy the update and mini story. Sorry for the grammar wasn't great in school.
Update time....over the course of the past few weeks having weekend vacations and working on the interior mostly converting it from medium grey to black haven't gotten it all done yet still have to do the door panels....here's some pics
The headliner from steve(a1500ram) awesome quality work and fits like a glove...did have some regarding the fact I didn't have the Velcro needed for the headliner. So I ended going to Home Depot and getting a set to let the headliner sit right up there. Since I have a rear sliding glass the wind doesn't push it down to collapse the headliner which is a plus....
That's my pops in the pic below
Also today I finally got to install my bucket seats that picked up on Craigslist for $40....and also my bucket seat brackets I bought from keyav8er
Not many pics of the seats but one will have more later.
While in the mix of the updates me and a buddy of mine. Have been on the look out for his first jeep! Been massaging the jeep name into his soul and finally got him to bite....we drive from miami to Tampa took about 5 1/2 hours because of being pulled over for dark tints and massive thunder storms....funny thing is on the way back with a tag last registered in 2009 on the cherokee the ride down went smooth but horrible! Imagine we went to work at 630 am got out of work at 3. Headed to Tampa at 4pm we didn't get home till 520am the next day and went to work! Crazy? For a jeep? He'll yeah!!!! Plus he got a smoking deal....88 cherokee 4.0 4x4 and the pukegoat 5speed! Had a 6inch lift adjustable control arms, sway bar discos, one ton steering, sye, custom drive shafts, front winch bumper, rear tire carrier, roof rack, 5- 33in mickey Thompson all terrains and d-windows and bushwacker fender flares all for $1900 now that's a steal enjoy the update and mini story. Sorry for the grammar wasn't great in school.
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*update*
So last weekend I finally got the courage to replace my busted motor mounts with the poly brown dog motor mounts...they are built stout and throttle response is awesome! But there were way too much vibes in the cab. I literally caught headaches just doing a 20min commute to work it anywhere I drive To I would catch motion sickness....so I ended up going with the cheap 10$ motor mounts and wow what a huge difference!!! No more vibes
Few pics of the busted motor mounts and me being stuck at a Bon fire last night and love the truck being dirty....enjoy
So last weekend I finally got the courage to replace my busted motor mounts with the poly brown dog motor mounts...they are built stout and throttle response is awesome! But there were way too much vibes in the cab. I literally caught headaches just doing a 20min commute to work it anywhere I drive To I would catch motion sickness....so I ended up going with the cheap 10$ motor mounts and wow what a huge difference!!! No more vibes
Few pics of the busted motor mounts and me being stuck at a Bon fire last night and love the truck being dirty....enjoy
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*update*
While watching my beloved Miami Dolphins beat the Cleveland browns. I was on Craigslist just browsing on the next buy for my jeep so I ran across a smittybilt xrc8 for $250....I ended up calling the guy up and went to see it. Just a few minutes talking about why he sold his wrangler and how astounded that he's never seen a jeep comanche!!! Lol....I talked him down to $140 cash and here I am with a winch....now I have it there for a future hidden winch bumper!!!!
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While watching my beloved Miami Dolphins beat the Cleveland browns. I was on Craigslist just browsing on the next buy for my jeep so I ran across a smittybilt xrc8 for $250....I ended up calling the guy up and went to see it. Just a few minutes talking about why he sold his wrangler and how astounded that he's never seen a jeep comanche!!! Lol....I talked him down to $140 cash and here I am with a winch....now I have it there for a future hidden winch bumper!!!!
Enjoy