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Thanks, I go there

I am in the process collecting parts for a tranny swap (ax15 external slave). I'm having trouble locating harder to find parts. I need the tranny mounting bracket to connect the crossmember and mount to the tranny.

I just sent my sending unit to be rebuilt by a specialist in New York State. tristarrradiator.com is the company website. I called and they quoted $75-175 depending on the work needed. Only kicker is turn around time is 2-3 weeks.

The other day I was wondering through the JY and came a cross what could be considered close to a fabled unicorn in these parts, a comanche. In the last few years that I have been frequenting JY here I have found a total of 3 comanches, usually they've been picked to the bone. This time my fortunes had turned it was untouched, it had only been there at most a day. Interior wise nothing was really of use as it was burgundy and my interior is gray. What's more amazing is it had a comanche short bed leer camper on it. The only problems with it were it was gray and the rear window was bent but hey both are easily fixed. So it was coming home with me for sure. I was there by my self so I grabbed a guy in the yard and offered him 5 bucks to help me carry it to my truck and put it on. So $62 later, $50 for the camper, $12 for a couple cans a spray paint, and 2 hours of my time and I ended up with this And this is the biggest problem that it has as of right now I also grabbed all the emblems, both tail lights as they were in great condition, and all four fenders to replace my old cracked worn ones. I am planning on going back a getting the fuel sending unit from it if its still there in the next week.

I have searched around the world wide web but have not found a direct answer to my question. I am wanting to know if the gear set out of a grand cherokee lp dana 30 with be compatible with the lp dana 30 that is on the front of my comanche? From what I have seen it appears that it should be okay to swap as long as both are lp. Any input or comments would be appreciated.

Thanks! Still has a lot of work, right now I am working on electrical issues with my auxiliary fan. And in the very near future I need to replace the broken leaf spring I have.

They came with the jeep when I bought it. I don't know what they came from, only that they cam from a pic-n-pull. They have the painted date on the bracket. Thanks for the compliment, and glad someone else finds the name fitting as well. :)

I hung out in Vegas for a couple days and enjoyed cruising the strip in my new purchase, it was a rough, smelly ride, but it was mine. After enjoying the weekend I began the 8 hour drive back home. To this point it was all city driving below 45 mph, the 3.07 stock gearing was doing pretty good for pushing 31" tires, freeway speeds climbing into the mountains of Utah different story. Slowest sluggish drive ever. I had it redlined in 4th sometimes 3rd just to keep up with the loaded semis on the hill climbs. At this point I'm still feeling pretty good about my purchase. As I climb in elevation its gets colder, I go to turn on my heater, nothing but the icy cold march air of Utah coming in. no biggy I'll fix it. Halfway in my drive I notice that my temp gauge is slowly climbing, I pul over and sit for an hour to cool off, pop the hood look really close, notice the coolant is low. I grab the given to me by the PO coolant bottle and pour out nothing but clear water. I look close at coolent in the reservoir and notice its mostly water too. Great, I hope in drive 10 miles watch the temp gauge peg 260 instantly, a muffled explosion sound follows, lots of white smoke, and almost all engnie power goes. I am flooring it in 2nd gear to stay above 10 mph and get to the next turn off. I creep it into the gas station and it dies. No amount of cussing, coaxing, pleading with get it to turn over. (Yeah I definantly over paid). I second most worst phone call ever, you know the one right behind calling from prison, the I'm stranded in B.F.E. and need you to come get me. I wait the 4hours for my buddy to bring his truck and trailer, and cart me , my truck, and broken ego home. I instantly began the tear down of the engine and cab (I literally rolled it off the trailer and tore into) only to find the head gasket blew (which I suspected), an engine bay of crappy spliced wires, and anything and everything that could be done wrong on a car done to this one, I began the work. (The reason for no before pics) But I also find that the head was cracked, and poorly repaired, and who ever had been in there before had just messed everything up. So Already out the money off the truck, and needing a new head, and basically new internals for the damn motor, going stroker was not happening. Just a simple fresh start build for me. So after months of rebuilding an engine, redoing alot of jimmy rigged wireing, rebuilding an interior, and doing alot of cosmetic work, all while trying to finish my college degree, and work full time. I give you the black pearl. Cheesy yes, but I loved pirates, the jeeps black, it was a constant irritation, and alot of work to get this point.

I picked this little gem back in March of 13'. Sorry no good before pictures. Its a 1989 Pioneer, 4.0L, Peugeot (P.O.S.) 4x4, 3" lift, 31" tires, 3.07 gear ratio, leather seats, custom sunroof, and the cooling system had been transfered to open system. I took a gamble it bought sight unseen off the internet from a guy in Vegas, it was love at first sight, or so I thought. Then reality hits, I quickly realized what was once love at first sight was in all actuality the making of any relationship. Alot of blood, sweat, and tears have been shed in the months since that March meeting. But lets back up a bit. As stated it was purchased in Vegas, I made the short flight from the Salt Lake Valley to Sin City U.S.A. I could not wait to meet my internet love, first looks were not as impressive as the internet pictures led one to belive, and got worse from there on out. First thing that was noticable was the driver front fender was smashed in, then the rear bumper was crumpled like a taco shell. I peek in the cab and it got worse, no headliner, radio, shift knob, center console, shift boot, or tansmission boot, (Yeah I was looking at the parking through the transmission hole). B-pillar lights didn't work, horn didn't work. I think easily fixed, lets drive it now. I roll the window down go for a test drive. Loud ticking from the tranny as it drives, hardest shift from 1st to 2nd I've ever felt, but the engine purred quite nice for being so tired and old. Gett back from the test drive the window doesn't crank back up. I sit and stew it over for a good 20 minutes. Here is the bind, buy it like I planned or walk away buy a plane ticket to get home, gamble my heart out with remaining money. I did what any sensible jeep lover would do, I bought it (at this point yeah I over paid).

Ouch indeed, yeah see what the other two would charge.

Can you get me a quote for shipping to 84601.

I am looking for some stock rear fender flares in good condition. Color doesn't matter as I plan on painting them.

Would you be willing to part with the 3 comanche emblems and the 4.0L?

I am looking to buy comanche emblems, the front fender comanches, and the the emblems that go on the tailgate.