Progress

[xjblue]

couple pictures from today to explain.


(we all know how you like pictures geepfreak)

measuring it up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/LiftnRails01.jpg
test fit
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/LiftnRails02.jpg
hummm, tall in back aint it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/LiftnRails03.jpg
that'll be why
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/LiftnRails04.jpg

[DrMoab]

Going to change your name to MJWhite?

[TRNDRVR]

Going to change your name to MJWhite?I use to have a problem with the MJWhite, but 6 months of treatment...... :wierd:

[xjblue]

Going to change your name to MJWhite?

no, I'll stay with xjblue, Thought about that though, but as it seems to relate to something from TRNDRVR's past :dunno:

[Geepfreak]

Thanks for the pics Jared, makes this thread not suck..:D

[TRNDRVR]

no, I'll stay with xjblue, Thought about that though, but as it seems to relate to something from TRNDRVR's past :dunno:http://www.timbercrawler.com/bb/images/smiles/rofl2.gif

[ACE]

So how's the MJ running Jared?

[XJEEPER]

Looking good Jared, when we gonna see it on the trail?

[xjblue]

Hey Joe,

runs the same, still purrs like a sick kitten! I've started it up once every few weeks since last winter. It will start every time no problem as long as I stick to the start protocal (open gas cap to vent tank, then reclose, turn ignition to on paying attention to fuel pump noise, repeat 4 more times and follow through to start in a smooth natural motion on the last turn)


Trail? I don't know when Jeff, it could be a while (as time and sweet deals on parts may tell) but some testing might have to come soon - plenty left to do. I wonder about just throwing gears and a locker in back, leaving it 2wd for a while and having some fun...


Here is the latest from today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/PB090015.jpg

using the quick and clean fender to center method, it's at approx 5" of bolt on lift from what it was (18" front, 19+" rear) now 23" front, 24" rear. The front is OME934's and two inch puck, for the rear they made new spring pads today to bring it more level and re-use the stock shock mount. The YJ bolt on SOA pads fit perfect but had it at almost 7" lift in back and left it w/out bolt on shock mounts. Next up, Looking at sourcing 6" springs to match the YJ pads :yelclap: and control arm issues.

[DeadEyeJ]

It's a 2WD?

[xjblue]

It's a 2WD?

yup.

[MoabXJeeper]

Hey Joe,

runs the same, still purrs like a sick kitten! I've started it up once every few weeks since last winter. It will start every time no problem as long as I stick to the start protocal (open gas cap to vent tank, then reclose, turn ignition to on paying attention to fuel pump noise, repeat 4 more times and follow through to start in a smooth natural motion on the last turn)


Trail? I don't know when Jeff, it could be a while (as time and sweet deals on parts may tell) but some testing might have to come soon - plenty left to do. I wonder about just throwing gears and a locker in back, leaving it 2wd for a while and having some fun...


Here is the latest from today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/PB090015.jpg

using the quick and clean fender to center method, it's at approx 5" of bolt on lift from what it was (18" front, 19+" rear) now 23" front, 24" rear. The front is OME934's and two inch puck, for the rear they made new spring pads today to bring it more level and re-use the stock shock mount. The YJ bolt on SOA pads fit perfect but had it at almost 7" lift in back and left it w/out bolt on shock mounts. Next up, Looking at sourcing 6" springs to match the YJ pads :yelclap: and control arm issues.

Nice shop Jared! Lets make it the official shop of the IC and make all the other chapters jealous...

-Von

[xjblue]

Nice shop Jared! Lets make it the official shop of the IC and make all the other chapters jealous...

-Von


If it were mine, beside they are already jealous of our shop days we have had with grandpaxj (and that shop has lifts).

[xjblue]

Update!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/LiftnRails09.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/LiftnRails11.jpg

test fitting some 265/75/r16s
ramping a 2wd MJ in the snow is kinda fun

[0313]

Looks good man.

[ACE]

Lookin good Jared!

[87xjco]

Nice MJ I'm jealous!

[Geepfreak]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/LiftnRails11.jpg




Looking very nice Jared..

[xjblue]

About time for some more progress.

Drop brackets fitted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/LiftnRails12.jpg

And a little something to go up front!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/mjfrontbumpa.jpg

I'd like to clean this bumper up (though it isn't bad) Also I just scored a free ARB bull bar for my XJ that needs some TLC, as well as my old bumper to clean up and sell....Anyone know where to get some bumpers sandblasted?

[Big Bear]

The Powder Keg is who did mine. They are owned and located next to Metal Craft trailers. They sand blasted, then burned off the rest, and did my powder coating. It has all held up very well.

About time for some more progress.

Drop brackets fitted.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/LiftnRails12.jpg

And a little something to go up front!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/mjfrontbumpa.jpg

I'd like to clean this bumper up (though it isn't bad) Also I just scored a free ARB bull bar for my XJ that needs some TLC, as well as my old bumper to clean up and sell....Anyone know where to get some bumpers sandblasted?

[XJEEPER]

Try calling PowderWorks (old 4Plus guys) in SLC, they have a nice setup but the blasting is in ??
Last place I used was on 900 W and 19th-ish south.....funky little shop, don't recall the name.

[XJSpencer]

I used Cornaby in Mapleton on my Bumper. Great guys. They blasted it and coated it and I picked it up next day.

[xj4moab]

Are you going to bring the MJ down to Moab :sunshine:

About time for some more progress.
.
I'd like to clean this bumper up (though it isn't bad) Also I just scored a free ARB bull bar for my XJ that needs some TLC, as well as my old bumper to clean up and sell....Anyone know where to get some bumpers sandblasted?

[kirby]

I can sandblast stuff at my work if interested. What bumper are you selling?

[xjblue]

The Powder Keg is who did mine.

Thanks, are they up your way?

Try calling PowderWorks (old 4Plus guys) in SLC, they have a nice setup but the blasting is in ??

I'll have to ask them.

I used Cornaby in Mapleton on my Bumper. Great guys. They blasted it and coated it and I picked it up next day.

:) where's Mapleton again?

powdercoating is taken care of so just need the blasting, shouldn't cost to much I imagine?

Are you going to bring the MJ down to Moab :sunshine:

Hummm; as a bare minimum for IC on the Rocks trail runs it needs a CB radio, locker and gears installed in the rear, tires (cheap used 33's and spare), and a power steering conversion, how much time is left?
:repair:

[xjblue]

I can sandblast stuff at my work if interested. What bumper are you selling?

interested...

Will be selling my trusty old Ledge Finder aka Olympic4x4 Rock Winch Bumper
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/93%20Cherokee/ps_ls_sand02.jpg
In all my wheelin trips it was only responsible for two by-passes IRRC

[XJSpencer]

:) where's Mapleton again?

:repair:

South of Springville. They do Ornamental Iron rails and fences also. Their quality is excellent. I might be able to take it down or pick it up for you because I go up to heber valley quite a bit. PM to work something out.

[kirby]

What will you be looking to get out of it?

[xjblue]

What will you be looking to get out of it?

It was $300 new, I'm thinking half that, will have to see what cleaning it up will cost or if I want to offer it as is for cheap.

[kirby]

Well get some prices on sand blasting them, and then I'll do it for cheaper if you want me to. My shop is in Ogden on 12th.

[bigjoe]

Jared, Now you make me wish that [B]I[B]had bought it.
Looks good!
Hope to see you out on the trails some day.
Later,
Joe

[XJEEPER]

Wow Jared, you even got Joe to come out of the closet! :wave:

[bigjoe]

Jared, Tonya has a 33" mud terrain on a black rockcrawler.
I think you could talk her out of it for cheap.
Let me know if you're interested and I'll give you her phone#
Later,
Joe

[bigjoe]

Wow Jared, you even got Joe to come out of the closet! :wave:
I'm just peeking through the crack! :viking:

[xj4moab]

Heck i havent even herd my new motor run yet :shocked: you have all the time in the world

Hummm; as a bare minimum for IC on the Rocks trail runs it needs a CB radio, locker and gears installed in the rear, tires (cheap used 33's and spare), and a power steering conversion, how much time is left?
:repair:[/quote]

[JEEPZZ]

Heck i havent even herd my new motor run yet :shocked: you have all the time in the world

Hummm; as a bare minimum for IC on the Rocks trail runs it needs a CB radio, locker and gears installed in the rear, tires (cheap used 33's and spare), and a power steering conversion, how much time is left?
:repair:
...and a running motor. :D

[xj4moab]

I'm sure it will run :confused1

...and a running motor. :D

[xjblue]

Thanks for all the info.

Looks like passxj's offer will work out the best logisticly speaking for the bull bar and MJ bumper.

Joe, go ahead and give me Tonya's #, if the price is right... (Iv'e got wheels coming out of my ears, only need tires) - black wheels would look good on her though. Thanks for "peeping" from the closet!

Bryon, get busy man! I only say ummmm, because I've got a list of things to do to the XJ before the week after EJS (going to Moab with friends that weekend too)

JeepZZ, part of me wants the MJ to look as good as your Limo and paint it all white, but I think I'm sticking to a (cheap) black and white theme for now. Maybe down the road when I'm ready for 35's, get some D44's, bushwackers, 97+ front clip, and paint it all to match. Hummm Comanche Renegade...

:viking:

[xjblue]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/newbumpside.jpg

[xj4moab]

Looks good jared are you going to come up to the uintas

[XJEEPER]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/87%20Comanche/Truck%20Project/newbumpside.jpg

JP..........that bumper is dead-sexy rockolicious!

[DrMoab]

JP..........that bumper is dead-sexy rockolicious!
I don't like it...looks too much like something Turner would ru...um wait.


:D

[xjblue]

Looks good jared are you going to come up to the uintas

yeah, will leave from work tomorrow, see if I can find the place before dark.

[DrMoab]

yeah, will leave from work tomorrow, see if I can find the place before dark.
We will put a jeep out on the highway where you turn and our banner will be on the gate where you make a right of the County road.

You shouldn't have a problem.

[Gravesdiggerxj]

JP..........that bumper is dead-sexy rockolicious!

That bumper is sweet. Did you make it or buy it?

[xjblue]

I just forked over some cash for it, was built by Mr. Rockolicious himself...