New build!!! 89 comanche shortbed

[Wildwilly87]

just picked up this beauty for 700 bucks. Has absolutely zero rust in mint shape. It's a 89 shortbed 4wd automatic. At this time needing to do a rebuild as having some engine issues so possible rebuild has the renix 4.0 in it and aw4. So my plans are as follows probably to be on 33s go with the hp30 up front and go 8.25 w/ zj brake conversion, or the explorer 8.8 w/4.10s undecided as explorer axle is narrow than the 8.25. Either one I choose will do truss kit of course be disc conversion and locker. Prefer not to do any trimming as body is so clean, will do soa and front probably 4.5 coil springs, might convert to zj knuckles, will do 97+ front clip conversion, go with xj bucket seats and find console. There is a lot wanna do but this will be a very budget build and will take my time, any input or info from other mj owners feel free open to ideas, of course have a lot more wanna do but have a general idea of what wanna do and will build on that.

 

[tlucier]

Subbed! I've always wanted a MJ!

 

[Wildwilly87]

@tlucier yes there awesome machines, and for this one not one spot of rust just in great condition and automatic shortbed had to come by now a days, big plans for it

 

[CasterTroy]

@tlucier big plans for it

Big like @mcutler and full out holy sheep chit Manche plans? or big like what we all tell chicks on tinder prior to meeting face-to-face big?


BTY....Mache build is required reading for anyone who owns one, JUST to drool over possibilities

 

[mcutler]

I've got as entire red xj sitting @ol'Jeeps shop with everything you need, that can be for sale... did I mention it's red...

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[Wildwilly87]

Thanks Troy lol and @mcutler actually talked to Scott this morning and hell of a build looked at it last night and was drooling and he mentioned that to me so shoot me a text 7049291747

 

[ghost]

We've got an 88 that we are working on. I would like to get a 91 or 92 manual one one day..... GL on the build. Are those 97 up doors in the bed?

 

[Wildwilly87]

Nice @ghost that would be awesome, and be honest havent even checked to see I won't use them so if some needs a set will donate or trade for parts and thanks on the luck