The MJ was actually only built from 86-92. The XJ was 1984-2001. So glad you went with the stock bumper with the hidden winch. Also glad you got rid of the Y-Link steering. Love this truck!
@@lukestangl4420 If you look the drag link now connects to the tie rod, not the passenger side knuckle. With the stock setup the toe-in changes as the suspension cycles. Its the main cause of death wobble on XJs and TJs.
@@Stuka87 you're right I somehow didn't notice that. I went with heim joint steering on my xj so I never actually looked at one of those setups up close
July 7, 1987 is the day I came home with My Comanche. It still runs as a "work truck" 2023. This video talks like a used car salesman 😜 4.0 online 6 is allot of motor for such a light truck... Breaks at the exhaust manifold before 100,000 miles. THAT COOKED everything rubber. Being female, no one would LISTEN to Me about it when I was extremely pregnant 1990. 😝 I learned to locate a "personal mechanic" for vehicles because of THIS truck. Someone that I can watch that actually does the job. That or I figure it out Myself. (My 2004 SATURN Ion Coupe is at over 375,000 miles, WAY MORE DEPENDABLE 2.2 Chevy Cobalt motor... But not a Jeep or a Truck. 😜 Cooling system on the Comanche is a hassle to fill from that bottle. Runs hot is something to watch for.... But again cracked exhaust manifold happened twice so far. #GRRR 1987-2023 SAME Peugeot transmission 👍 3 original fuel injectors, 3 replaced 2007. WAIT on the fuel pump before turning the key all the way. The Guy talking about the Comanche never OWNED ONE.
My buddy had one of these when we were young and growing up, and man we had so much fun in that little truck man. Ever since then ive always loved these trucks and have alwaus wanted one. Which really just having any vehicle at the moment would be nice since i havent had a car at all the last cpl years due to getting in a bad accident and getting injured and car being totaled and out of work, and now walking everywhere (also in mississippi, where everything is so far away from everything lol, but ig at least i get my steps in). But its been my dream once i hopefully get back on my feet to save up and get me one of these amazing trucks man. Theyre so nice, fun to drive, and i know his was reliable so maybe that means all of them are, and especially for how he drove his youd think it wouldve broke down, so if it survived him youd think they are reliable anyways lol. But thanks for showing off thos beautiful truck. I love how you kept that sort of vintage look on it and really i just love everything about what you've done to the truck, it's just a great looking vehicle tbh! I dont remember if you said, so sorry for asking if you did mention it, but is this the 4.0 model or i think they have like the 2.5 and the 2.8, and i think they even had a diesel option like 2.0 or something like that (im not the most intelligent to motors and all, so forgive me if im wrong). Either way, again, youve got such a beautiful truck here man, i hope to see more videos from ya, i really loved this and the few others ive seen! Keep up the good work/videos buddy!
My mom bought me one of these brand new in 87'. I was a senior in high school. I drove it for 15 years until I got divorced and gave it to my gardener. I went wheeling all day in the local hills and got hove and it had no water and ran like a champ. 2.5 liter 4 banger.
The fact this build, and all others from Hodson, are kept true to the vehicles roots (drivetrain swapped or not) keeps me coming back. Can't stand all the other obnoxious giveaway cars/trucks. Time is put where it counts. Love the work and hope to get my hands on a Hodson piece soon. Cheers 🍻
Appreciate you keeping it CA compliant! My dad had one of these trucks when I was a kid. The blue interior is like a Time Machine for me. Would love to be the one get the phone call haha. But who wouldn’t?! Who ever wins this is going to be super super happy. Love everything you all are doing and the hard work you put into these!
Tempting but it might cost me quite a bit in taxes. Ido like your version of "truck lights" and I may pick some up in the future. Great job on this MJ 👍🏻
Best of luck! I’m hoping for the same thing for my XJ. I already have the 4.0 5 speed in my XJ but to have 2 unmolested 4.0 5 speeds is a dream of mine.
Wow, what a Jeep! This is a life changing giveaway. This is a dream truck for sure. Recently lost my only vehicle, slowly saving for a new one. Splurged and bought a hat to get a few entries, hope,I win. Good luck to everyone else! Awesome walk around video. Excellent showcase area for the truck too.
36 years I've owned My Comanche. 🤣 Long enough now People see it and wanna buy it because it's rare. Mine is a work truck.... Runs. Wish I could get it all remade & like new just because it's a "pet". And yeah, TAILLIGHTS 🙄 where to locate replacements? Mine are looking like they wanna crumble. 4.0 would tow 5,000# but You better have auxiliary brakes.
Long bed, 8' wtf? It's a long wheel base so the internal bed lenght is 7'4" Did all that work under the hood and left the closed rad' cooling system. Didn't even mention what they did about the height sensing proportioning valve...any lift would make it useless, and guessing from the stuff they left stock I doubt they replaced it with the adjustable wilwood proportioning valve from summit racing or even the xj's proportioning valve. So good luck to whomever won this give away. You'll need it alongside that boat anchor of a gearbox. But now you can hack up your rear harness and put in the rear led tail lights from Oracle ;P
Hello, I'm looking to buy one cause I saw its available in my city, it's a 1987, I'm just worried if 200k miles is alot for this truck, is it a reliable truck and how much is too much to pay?
I saw on their IG someone else asked the same question and Hodson said they decided to go with a suction cup kit for the rear license plate to go on the back window 😬. Nothing about the front, though.
Fantastic job with this Truck! Stick to its strengths and don't try to make it something it isn't! Halfway through I got an ad for a Gladiator giveaway and holy hell was that thing covered in flashy shit for the sake of it, looked dreadful!
Truck looks great, just wish the transmission would’ve been swapped for the AX-15 like they switched to in ‘90. The Peugeot was a bad transmission and the AX-15 was a massive improvement.
Yeah I've had this conversation a few times so far, if the transmission had any synchros that were bad, we would've swapped for an AX15 rather than rebuilding the Peugeot. But if it ain't broke, don't fix it. This thing shifts gloriously. But there definitely has to be a point where we stop a build and start the giveaway, and with it already having an OD transmission that needed nothing, we left it alone.
@@hodsonmotors That is very true, builds can go on forever if you don’t know where to stop. Huge respect for keeping 4.0 instead of swapping btw, that’s the heart of the MJ/XJ. Truck looks great, been after one this clean for years. I’m sure it’ll be a hit, the hard work shows.
The MJ was actually only built from 86-92. The XJ was 1984-2001. So glad you went with the stock bumper with the hidden winch. Also glad you got rid of the Y-Link steering. Love this truck!
It still has the y link it's just beefed up
@@lukestangl4420 If you look the drag link now connects to the tie rod, not the passenger side knuckle. With the stock setup the toe-in changes as the suspension cycles. Its the main cause of death wobble on XJs and TJs.
@@Stuka87 you're right I somehow didn't notice that. I went with heim joint steering on my xj so I never actually looked at one of those setups up close
And they not common. They 400 some thousand. More likely to see a Ferrari than a Comanche.
July 7, 1987 is the day I came home with My Comanche. It still runs as a "work truck" 2023.
This video talks like a used car salesman 😜
4.0 online 6 is allot of motor for such a light truck... Breaks at the exhaust manifold before 100,000 miles. THAT COOKED everything rubber. Being female, no one would LISTEN to Me about it when I was extremely pregnant 1990. 😝 I learned to locate a "personal mechanic" for vehicles because of THIS truck. Someone that I can watch that actually does the job. That or I figure it out Myself. (My 2004 SATURN Ion Coupe is at over 375,000 miles, WAY MORE DEPENDABLE 2.2 Chevy Cobalt motor... But not a Jeep or a Truck. 😜
Cooling system on the Comanche is a hassle to fill from that bottle. Runs hot is something to watch for.... But again cracked exhaust manifold happened twice so far. #GRRR
1987-2023 SAME Peugeot transmission 👍
3 original fuel injectors, 3 replaced 2007.
WAIT on the fuel pump before turning the key all the way.
The Guy talking about the Comanche never OWNED ONE.
i could've sworn i just saw this exact truck at walmart in colton 😂 fell in love with it and had to look it up!! same stripes too
My buddy had one of these when we were young and growing up, and man we had so much fun in that little truck man. Ever since then ive always loved these trucks and have alwaus wanted one.
Which really just having any vehicle at the moment would be nice since i havent had a car at all the last cpl years due to getting in a bad accident and getting injured and car being totaled and out of work, and now walking everywhere (also in mississippi, where everything is so far away from everything lol, but ig at least i get my steps in).
But its been my dream once i hopefully get back on my feet to save up and get me one of these amazing trucks man. Theyre so nice, fun to drive, and i know his was reliable so maybe that means all of them are, and especially for how he drove his youd think it wouldve broke down, so if it survived him youd think they are reliable anyways lol.
But thanks for showing off thos beautiful truck. I love how you kept that sort of vintage look on it and really i just love everything about what you've done to the truck, it's just a great looking vehicle tbh!
I dont remember if you said, so sorry for asking if you did mention it, but is this the 4.0 model or i think they have like the 2.5 and the 2.8, and i think they even had a diesel option like 2.0 or something like that (im not the most intelligent to motors and all, so forgive me if im wrong).
Either way, again, youve got such a beautiful truck here man, i hope to see more videos from ya, i really loved this and the few others ive seen! Keep up the good work/videos buddy!
My mom bought me one of these brand new in 87'. I was a senior in high school. I drove it for 15 years until I got divorced and gave it to my gardener. I went wheeling all day in the local hills and got hove and it had no water and ran like a champ. 2.5 liter 4 banger.
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The fact this build, and all others from Hodson, are kept true to the vehicles roots (drivetrain swapped or not) keeps me coming back. Can't stand all the other obnoxious giveaway cars/trucks. Time is put where it counts. Love the work and hope to get my hands on a Hodson piece soon. Cheers 🍻
What a beautiful truck, can’t believe they kept the pouegout trans. And yes that interior is refreshing
Truck is looking sweet, I'm excited for this one. Thank y'all for doing these builds and giveaways. Always look forward to seeing these videos.
Appreciate you keeping it CA compliant! My dad had one of these trucks when I was a kid. The blue interior is like a Time Machine for me. Would love to be the one get the phone call haha. But who wouldn’t?! Who ever wins this is going to be super super happy. Love everything you all are doing and the hard work you put into these!
wow. i'm in love! this is probably top 3 favorite trucks you've done so far
Tempting but it might cost me quite a bit in taxes. Ido like your version of "truck lights" and I may pick some up in the future. Great job on this MJ 👍🏻
Love it, especially the winch bumper!
Omg. Wish I saw this in time to enter. What a cool little truck.
Dude I love the Comanche. I really like how you did with winch with the original bumper
Thanks for the opportunity !
This this grille and nose is far better looking than the newer model
Been super excited about this giveaway, was watching y’all build it on on your instagram! Hopefully my xj will have a brother in the driveway!
Best of luck! I’m hoping for the same thing for my XJ. I already have the 4.0 5 speed in my XJ but to have 2 unmolested 4.0 5 speeds is a dream of mine.
Wow, what a Jeep! This is a life changing giveaway. This is a dream truck for sure. Recently lost my only vehicle, slowly saving for a new one. Splurged and bought a hat to get a few entries, hope,I win. Good luck to everyone else!
Awesome walk around video. Excellent showcase area for the truck too.
Can you do a video on how you did the hidden winch with the metal plate frame tie in?
Oh my God I love it I want it so bad it looks amazing
The old pickup ball chiller is actually really good because it cools the femoral arteries and veins, which carry a lot of blood.
Beautiful truck, thanks for the walkaround. :)
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THIS GIVEAWAY!
Awesome. Can't wait to win
The door handles should be chrome. The bolts holding the mirrors should be screws instead
Dom tubing like as in Dominic Toretto? I didn't know Dom got into the Jeep aftermarket community.
36 years I've owned My Comanche. 🤣 Long enough now People see it and wanna buy it because it's rare.
Mine is a work truck.... Runs.
Wish I could get it all remade & like new just because it's a "pet".
And yeah, TAILLIGHTS 🙄 where to locate replacements? Mine are looking like they wanna crumble.
4.0 would tow 5,000# but You better have auxiliary brakes.
Best feature on this truck is the gooch cooler 3000!
When you don't want the testicles banging your knees.
Is the hidden winch plate a bolt in kit for the Comanche or did you guys have to custom fab it?
i would've had the cameraman move up to the engine much sooner instead of a wide shot where you couldn't see much
Anyone else see Sasquatch appear at 4:09 ?
Best footage of sasquatch on the interweb!
Taxes and shipping included, right?
Did I miss the rear suspension. Was it still spring under leaf spring set up?
Who did the number wench and how can I get a hold of them?
Long bed, 8' wtf? It's a long wheel base so the internal bed lenght is 7'4"
Did all that work under the hood and left the closed rad' cooling system.
Didn't even mention what they did about the height sensing proportioning valve...any lift would make it useless, and guessing from the stuff they left stock I doubt they replaced it with the adjustable wilwood proportioning valve from summit racing or even the xj's proportioning valve. So good luck to whomever won this give away. You'll need it alongside that boat anchor of a gearbox.
But now you can hack up your rear harness and put in the rear led tail lights from Oracle
;P
Do you sell it?
Hello, I'm looking to buy one cause I saw its available in my city, it's a 1987, I'm just worried if 200k miles is alot for this truck, is it a reliable truck and how much is too much to pay?
is there a provision for the license plate on the rear bumper? (and the front?)
I saw on their IG someone else asked the same question and Hodson said they decided to go with a suction cup kit for the rear license plate to go on the back window 😬. Nothing about the front, though.
@@Icehawks7 well, after I win I guess I'll just have to figure it out :D
@@aerosaaber yeah I’d do the same if I win it. Luckily in my state a front plate isn’t required so I wouldn’t have to worry about that.
@@Icehawks7 unfortunately here in assachusetts a front plate is needed. but I'll happily figure that out once my new (old) jeep arrives :D
@@aerosaaber ayyy I’m in Connecticut what’s up fellow New Englander!
Fantastic job with this Truck! Stick to its strengths and don't try to make it something it isn't!
Halfway through I got an ad for a Gladiator giveaway and holy hell was that thing covered in flashy shit for the sake of it, looked dreadful!
Price $??
Is it still 4x4 or did the delete make it 2x4???
Its still 4x4. Which delete are you talking about?
@Hodson Motors he meant the CAD delete. Which makes me ask, does the delete make the front end always "active" or "locked"?
I could have sworn he said they put in a newer style D35 thus deleting the weak cad design.
What radio model did you get?
Grand Prix
Does the merch have to be the comanche merch? Or can I get the non-comanche stuff and still get entries?
Anything and everything!
Truck looks great, just wish the transmission would’ve been swapped for the AX-15 like they switched to in ‘90. The Peugeot was a bad transmission and the AX-15 was a massive improvement.
Yeah I've had this conversation a few times so far, if the transmission had any synchros that were bad, we would've swapped for an AX15 rather than rebuilding the Peugeot. But if it ain't broke, don't fix it. This thing shifts gloriously. But there definitely has to be a point where we stop a build and start the giveaway, and with it already having an OD transmission that needed nothing, we left it alone.
@@hodsonmotors That is very true, builds can go on forever if you don’t know where to stop. Huge respect for keeping 4.0 instead of swapping btw, that’s the heart of the MJ/XJ. Truck looks great, been after one this clean for years. I’m sure it’ll be a hit, the hard work shows.
Sweaty Crotch 😂😂😂😂😂😂