Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: Waytec on January 17, 2010, 09:09:39 PM
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So I am 99% sure that I am going to be keeping the MJ and restoring it as my Daly driver and Pretty Jeep. The teetering factor is taking to a body guy and get a assent of the body and see what is involved in fixing the issues.
I am researching and pricing parts and trying to find a location to do the work here in Red Deer it will be apart for 1 to 2 months.
The hit list as of right now for the spring is going to be:
o Rebuild the engine possible small stroker. Need to do more reading on this.
o switch the closed cooling system for an open. I am thinking I am going to swap a XJ open rad in when I have the engine out.
o new clutch and have the 5 speed looked at.
o 3inch lift to fit my 31s under it.
o swapping the C8.25 I have in.
o Re gear to 4:10s
o get ride or the vacuum disconnects on the D30
o Start the body work needed.
I am looking for some input from the guys that have had MJs and know about them. for input and other up grads I should do as well.
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I also need to find a upholstery shop that can re cover the head liner.
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I am looking for some input from the guys that have had MJs and know about them. for input and other up grads I should do as well.
www.comancheclub.com
Go sign up now. 8)
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I have been through the sight just looking for other input.
I am waiting for my account to be activated and i will be posting their as well.
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I'd suggest having Immortal look at the A/C while you're doing this. Why not, especially if it going to be a DD?
What are you planning to run for tire brand?
Decals? Contact autographixdesign on ebay, and ask him if he can do a set of Eliminator decals for you...can't be much more difficult than the "SPORTRUCK" decals....he in Charlottetown too, so no cross border fees.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MJ-JEEP-COMANCHE-PICK-UP-SPORT-TRUCK-STRIPE-DECAL-KIT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem58858c9a2dQQitemZ380197706285QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1090wt_1165
upgrade to Mustang injectors too while you are at it.
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Ditch the Peugot BA 10/5 tranny and swap in either an AX15(find a later one with the external slave) or an AW4 automatic. I swapped in an AW4 into my '89 XJ and it was a lot of work, almost a complete change over of the under hood wiring harness. But I think it was worth it, I much preferred it to the stock 5spd and it was much more reliable. I did when I was swapping the engine anyway so the wiring swap over was easier with the engine/tranny out.
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BTW, Commanche's with a bobbed box look WAY cool! ;)