Zone’s Project MJ
The buildup is underway and the Zone Offroad crew is transform this plain jane ’90 Jeep Comanche into an all out trail beast. With race truck inspired design and trail rig capabilities, this MJ will be a head turner. Upgrades include new Zone suspension, engine, drivetrain, body, lighting, and safety upgrades. With new parts ordered and many arriving as you read this, this truck will quickly take shape over the next few days and weeks. With the location of this year’s Ultimate Adventure still unknown, Zone is building this Comanche with various components to conquer any terrain Rick Péwé and the Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off-Road crew might have planned. Check out the build sketch for now, we’ll find a stopping point to make the next video soon…
Project MJ Build Specs:
’90 Jeep Comanche 4×4 (MJ) Engine: Golen 4.6L Stroker (270hp/320tq) Transmission: AX-15 5-Speed Manual Transfer Case: NP 231 w/ SYE Front Axle: Mopar Military J8 Dana 44, Reid Racing High Steer Knuckles, Superior 5.38:1 Gears, ARB Air Locker Rear Axle: Mopar Military J8 Dana 60, Superior 5.38:1 Gears, ARB Air Locker Suspension: Zone Custom Coilover Long Arm Suspension w/ Linked Rear (details coming soon) Tires: 40×13.50×17 Maxxis Trepador Radials Wheels: 17×9 Mickey Thompson Side Biters with Inner Air Lock Internal Beadlocks Recovery Gear: Warn 9.5xp Winch, Bubba Rope, Hi-Lift Jack and Accessories Body/Paint: Hannemann Fiberglass Front Fenders, Hannemann Fiberglass Bedsides, Lime Green Paint Scheme Aux. Lighting: Rigid 50” Elite LED Lightbar, upgraded headlights Accessories: Dual Optima YellowTop Batteries mounted with BlueTorch Fab battery box, BlueTorch Fab Differential Covers, Custom Roll Cage, Custom Tire Carrier, 20-gallon Aluminum Fuel Cell, Custom Bumpers, J.E. Reel Upgraded Driveshafts, PRP Competition Seats and 4-point Restraints, Reinforced Unibody, Warn On-Board Air Compressor
May 3, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Hello my name is Ryan and i have an mj of my own it is a 1986 and it has the 2.1 diesel in it with a six inch lift and 31 inth tires. im looking to go bigger about the size of yours but i have no idea how to get there. im planning my build around me putting in a 4 cylander cummins motor in it with a five speed. anything you are willing to give me for ideas would be welcomed. thank you.
May 7, 2012 at 10:34 am
@Ryan Goodson
Hey Ryan, check out all our videos and blog posts the in’s and out’s of our build. We’ve got about 6-7” of lift on our MJ to run the 40s (with the help of larger axles and high clearance fiberglass fenders).
The build thread is on our blog under Events>Ultimate Adventure http://zoneoffroad.com/blog/?cat=188&paged=5
October 27, 2012 at 7:03 pm
Hi I also have a comanche (89) that I just recently purchased and I stumble upon your guys videos on YouTube and I was wondering where you got your motor from and how you determined your specs I plan on using your product line just not sure where to start I would love to get a 4.6 stroker I just don’t know how to go bout the specs…. And also wondering if you had a blueprint for your roll cage possibly
November 14, 2012 at 9:26 am
Hey Ron, thanks for checking out the videos, we have the full buildup available at http://zoneoffroad.com/blog/?cat=327&paged=5
WIth our short built deadline, we sourced a new 4.6L Stroker directly from Golen Engines. This was are search and development project for us, while we are somewhat limited in our Comanche options, new parts will be getting released in the coming months. You’ll see in the build photos that the cage was a one off fabrication, unfortunately there aren’t any blueprints however you’re more than welcome to borrow the idea
January 15, 2013 at 6:58 am
Hi, I have an XJ with a D44 of J8 and I need to know what the code for that axle ARB, can you help me?
I’m from Chile
Regards