Project New Gen Comanche

[kastein]

I think what I have in mind for my 97+ MJ project will probably result in more front axle unsprung weight, but it'll be worth it.

 

[YELLAHEEP]

Picked up seats for the race MJ.

New in the box 2009 Drag Pak Challenger seats. The guy immediately went with aluminum racing seats for his Challenger. These are flip-forward too. :thumbup:

This is the guy's car....... Awesome. Runs 10.7's.

 

[eflores]

Same Seats mine and truggy has

 

[YELLAHEEP]

Same Seats mine and truggy has

Truggy's seats had flip forwards? Thought they just cranked forward with the knob.

I know these aren't Challenger specific or super special..... But they are Mopar part numbered and labelled. The price was very nice though. Cheaper than Jegs or Checker/O'Rileys.

 

[eflores]

Yup... So do mine... Great for back seat access in a two door

 

[adrenalinepirate]

Nice score Troy.

 

[COjeeper]

I'm willing to sacrifice the use of my jeep for mock up purposes.

 

[Led]

Troy just so you know truggy had those seats and the drivers side was frenched into the tranny tunnel .... you will need to do the same for head room

 

[eflores]

oh ya....forgot about that....they are super wide on the bottom

 

[YELLAHEEP]

Yep, I recall the notch that needs to be cut into the trans tunnel. Won't be a problem. :thumbup:

 

[YELLAHEEP]

A little window into my crazy MJ obsessed brain....... :looney:

Recently did a 1-day roadtrip to Albuquerque to pick up yet another MJ. 880 miles round trip. This is what I brought back:

Yep. Engine fire. Wiring is toast. Dash and interior are junk from fire/smoke damage. Fire Dept responded quickly and doused it. Straight rust free body.

Now, many would write this off as a total loss. Not me.

All too often the MJ's to be found out there have floor rot issues:

Absolutely no fun to fix.

THIS....... is why I made the run:

A hood, header panel, full harness, fuel line and dash/interior all MUCH easier to fix than those rusty floors.

This COMPLETELY rust free truck will make an excellent candidate for a full '98+ update. :thumbup:

 

[riverfever]

Wow. You have so many more issues than me. Thanks buddy.

 

[YELLAHEEP]

:doh: MJ #8. Since the deck of my trailer is being used for parking...... I warmed up my AAA card....

'88 Pioneer: 4 banger, 4x4, 5 speed. Needs an engine. Nice topper with flip up side windows and a bedliner.

Oh, and a shirt too.......

 

[YELLAHEEP]

Shall we review?

Numero Uno!

Number 2:

Number 3:

Number 4:

Number 5:

Number 6: (soon to be scrapped)

Number 7:

 

[collkid]

Wait.... These are just the current ones... Not even all the ones you have owned.... :doh:

 

[YELLAHEEP]

More parts success......

Picked up a decent set of wheels today. 16x6.5 and lug-centric so no worries with them fitting the front adapters and rear axle.

The tires are junk, so I'll have them dismounted then have the wheels polished. Hoping i can still get center caps.....

 

[YELLAHEEP]

Figured I'd better mock these dually wheels up using the 235/85/16's on them and see how they fit/look....... I like!

They're almost a 32" tire and all appears to be a good size when paired with the 3.5" suspension lift up front. :thumbup:

Unfortunately....... I'm gonna have to send the spacers back for modification. The holes for the mounting lugs aren't large enough to get any sort of socket inside to tighten the lug nuts....... :banghead:

 

[Fred]

Not even a thin socket? I had to get one to use the spacers I had.

 

[YELLAHEEP]

Not even a thin socket? I had to get one to use the spacers I had.

Not even a thin socket. I know what you mean, the spidertrax spacers need a thin chrome 12 point to fit in there. I have several 3/4" sockets of varying thicknesses and my Craftsman chrome in 3/8" drive is the thinnest.... no go. It's a R.C.H. too big.

 

[YELLAHEEP]

Got some progress on the race MJ.

About 2.5" drop up front by cutting 2 coils from the OEM springs. Added stiff shocks front and rear as well. Unfortunately I couldn't find any long u-bolts to get the rear done.

Front done with rear at stock height and 235 75 15 tires:

Rear with the race wheels:

What I cut out: