1986 Jeep Comanche, A change in path
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From: Detroit, MI
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
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thanks a lot guys, i've been chipping away at it. Mounted my air horn, mounted my pull valve and ran one of my airlines to the horn. I did also get my pressure switch in today, even spun it onto the pump and wired it as well. I'm waiting on a bed box to mount the pump and tank in, so its not quite ready to go.
thanks a lot guys, i've been chipping away at it. Mounted my air horn, mounted my pull valve and ran one of my airlines to the horn. I did also get my pressure switch in today, even spun it onto the pump and wired it as well. I'm waiting on a bed box to mount the pump and tank in, so its not quite ready to go.
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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
http://www.boostwerksengineering.com/view_cart.asp
thanks a lot guys, i've been chipping away at it. Mounted my air horn, mounted my pull valve and ran one of my airlines to the horn. I did also get my pressure switch in today, even spun it onto the pump and wired it as well. I'm waiting on a bed box to mount the pump and tank in, so its not quite ready to go.
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From: Michigan
Year: 1987 MJ, 1973 J2000, 1986 XJ, 08 JK
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0L H.O
Brought the MJ home today... not without issues though as this Jeep needed to remind me that this project is definitely not over!
having issues keeping it running at a reasonable temp. I had to remove the thermostat to get it home. Also the rear drums are a bit tight, I could feel them dragging the whole ride home. It definitely needs an alignment, proper air pressure and the tires/rims balanced. Oh yea and Seat Belts Seat Belts Seat Belts! Now that it is home though, i should be able to make good progress.
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Michigan
Year: 1987 MJ, 1973 J2000, 1986 XJ, 08 JK
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0L H.O
Story of this jeeps life.... sitting in the garage and getting nowhere
motor will not run and a decent temp. 3rd thermostat, and now its 2nd temp gauge sensor... cannot figure out why it just pegs out with or w/out the fan on...
Fearing this motor may be useless...
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,611
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From: Michigan
Year: 1987 MJ, 1973 J2000, 1986 XJ, 08 JK
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0L H.O
The hood on this MJ isnt "dent free" so it has become my test subject for some hood vents...
Tell me what you guys think
Tell me what you guys think
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 261
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Hey, nice build and certainly interesting. I thought about getting a Comanche but ended up with Comanche fenders for my Cherokee instead. LOL
Water pump OK?
Water pump OK?
Keep up the good work !
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Detroit, MI
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
Positive you don't have any air in the cooling system? If you can't get it running, can I buy that Spectre cowl intake off you? Hahaha!
Love the MJ build, I'll eventually find me one!
Love the MJ build, I'll eventually find me one!
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Joined: Feb 2020
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Model: Cherokee (XJ)
decided to mess with the interior for the most part today. XJ rear soundbar and new speakers to start... mossy oak headliner had to be re-glued as it was sagging pretty bad... (friend tossed me a can of adhesive saying it was the best thing in the world - Wrong!) xj sound bar wired up, interior light works like factory. Even the original door speakers work.... though one is blown they still don't sound bad.... OK im lying the front speakers have to go! soon coming though.
Attachment 264955
With not much else to do i decided to pull the roll bar out and weld it up. With it originally a bolt-together design, i know its not strong enough in case of an actual roll-over but i'd rather it be welded up and solid rather than having slop between joints.
Attachment 264956
Attachment 264957
I still need to bolt it down and re-attach the light bar portion but those will come along shortly.
I also ordered up some goodies this morning. Got a pack or Red accent led switches, Red led "194" bulbs for the dash and center console and my compressor for the OBA setup to push some air to the semi horn.
Attachment 264965
Ill throw some pics up when everything comes in and i have all the red goodies installed.
Attachment 264955
With not much else to do i decided to pull the roll bar out and weld it up. With it originally a bolt-together design, i know its not strong enough in case of an actual roll-over but i'd rather it be welded up and solid rather than having slop between joints.
Attachment 264956
Attachment 264957
I still need to bolt it down and re-attach the light bar portion but those will come along shortly.
I also ordered up some goodies this morning. Got a pack or Red accent led switches, Red led "194" bulbs for the dash and center console and my compressor for the OBA setup to push some air to the semi horn.
Attachment 264965
Ill throw some pics up when everything comes in and i have all the red goodies installed.
