Project 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
Zone 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.
Project 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
Zone 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
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Zone headed up to Silver Lake State Park on the west coast of Michigan for a Memorial Day trip at the sand dunes. For those that haven’t seen the dunes, it’s something worth checking out, a spectacle of man and machine (plenty of women there as well) enjoying recess on the giant 450-acre sand box. We headed up there in our new 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD to enjoy the weekend with some friends and put the new 5” suspension lift to the test. All types of rigs made it out to the dunes from the stock pickups to monsterous rigs,