Project MJ Update V: Fresh Paint, Graphics, Bumpers, etc.
Project MJ Update V: Midway through our final build week and the shop is buzzing with activity. The build team from Zone Offroad is working hard to finish up this project and get Carter and Dave on the road by Friday. While the location of this year’s Ultimate Adventure is now known to participants, we’re sworn to secrecy as to our destination. Freshly back from paint at M&M Body Shop this Jeep has a fresh lime green paint job to grab attention. Tuckey Motorsports got their hand on it to add vinyl graphics. The new windshield is now installed and
Read MoreProject MJ Update V.5: Video of the Drivetrain Install, Suspension, Cage complete, Body Mods
Project MJ Update V.5: Drivetrain Install, Suspension, Cage complete, Body Mods We can see the light at the end of tunnel as Zone nears the end of week 5 of this 6 week buildup to prepare our ’90 Jeep Comanche MJ for the Petersen’s 4Wheel & Offroad Ultimate Adventure (UA). The days are getting longer as the guys rush to finish this Jeep by D-Day. For the first time in 5 weeks the Jeep is finally on the ground and off the hoist. In the video, Zone Reps Dave and Carter bring you up to speed on the progress made so
Read MoreProject MJ Update V: Drivetrain Install, Suspension, Cage complete, Body Mods
Project MJ Update V: The deadline to complete this build is fast approaching with just over a week until this ’90 Jeep Comanche is put to the test on the 2011 Ultimate Adventure. In the days since our last update many of the engine parts have been cleaned up and migrated over to the new Golen 4.6L Stroker before getting transplanted in the freshly painted engine bay. To get the full potential out of our new Stroker we’re using upgrading injectors, custom K&N intake, Pacesetter header, and DynoMax exhaust system. The factory AX-15 5-speed transmission has been revived with the help of a new
Read MoreProject MJ Update IV (old drivetrain pulled, new drivetrain prepped)
Project MJ Update IV (old drivetrain pulled, new drivetrain prepped) With the Zone Offroad crew back at full strength and temperatures back down in the 70’s the guys are picking up steam on Project MJ for this year’s Ultimate Adventure. Up to this point we’ve left the original drivetrain in the Comanche while we mocked up the rollcage and other components around it. The time has now come to pull the original drivetrain after 21 years and over 200,000 miles of semi-reliable service. After closer inspection the reason for the relatively rust free underside became apparent as every part of
Read MoreProject MJ Update III.5 (Rollcage, Front Axle Upgrades, Interior)
Project MJ Update III.5 It’s been hot in Michigan this week. But even with temperatures in the mid 90’s, the crew at Zone Offroad has been busy building up Project MJ for the 2011 Ultimate Adventure. This week Dave and Carter take you through some of the new additions to the Comanche to include the completed unibody plating, roll cage mockup, rocker guard install, interior mods, and front axle strengthening. For the interior, the cage has been fitted, the floor has been clearanced, the dash was been hacked up and the PRP Enduro Recliner Seats are being fitted to replace the
Read MoreZone Offroad – Project MJ Update III (Rollcage, Front Axle Upgrades, Interior)
Project MJ Update 6/8/11 Well it’s only been a couple days since our last update, but the guys have put a ton of work into Project MJ. Following our last update with the start of unibody plating, front inner fenders, and new parts arriving, the team has been hard at work to complete the roll cage, prep the axles, and get the seat positioning worked out. We’re working on a new video to post up by tomorrow, but check out these photos to hold you over till then.
Read MoreProject MJ Update: Unibody Plating, Winch, Bed, Wheels, and Tires
Project MJ Update: With D-Day approaching quickly and only 3 weeks until the Petersen’s 4Wheel & Offroad Ultimate Adventure, Dave and Carter show you what the Zone Offroad crew have been busy working on. With the unibody strengthened through a combination of new plating and roll cage upgrades, the work can begin to properly set up the suspension and interior. After test fitting tires, the guys had to rework the front inner fenders, cutting into the floorboard and firewall, but who needs legroom? The winch mount is mocked up in the front and the new Warn XP9.5 winch will be finding
Read MoreZone Project MJ Build Plans
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
Read MoreUA Build Projects: Petersen’s 4W&OR F150 Ecoboost
Fred Williams and the staff of Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off-Road are working to finish the 2011 Ultimate Adventure lead vehicle, a 2011 Ford F150 EcoBoost. Over the years Fred has built some awesome vehicles to conquer the UA, from a 5.9L Cummins-powered JK to some Monster ‘Yotas and themed-classics like last year’s CJ-17. This year the new F150 EcoBoost will be getting overhauled with various suspension, drivetrain, and body modifications to take to the trail and cruise the highway. While the event location won’t be given until the week prior to the event, it has to make you wonder where
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