Pete M

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/castle-rock-1988-jeep-comanche-with/7222489102.html Started life as a 1988 Comanche MJ, short bed with 113k miles Full 97+ XJ conversion, drivetrain, exterior, interior, wiring, etc... • Drivetrain all from 1999 Cherokee with approx. 165k miles, 4.0L engine, AW4 auto transmission and 231 4wd t-case. The donor for most everything else was a 2000 Cherokee • Engine was refurbished with new rings, bearings, lifters, head gasket, water pump, plugs, etc... • Front axle is a HP Dana 30 (non-disconnect) with lock-rite locker, has new ball joints and hubs • Rear is Ford 8.8 with factory limited slip locker and disc brakes • Geared to 4.56 • Heavy-duty steering • Nearly new 33x12.50x15 Mud tires with full size spare and matching rim • 6.5" lift with adjustable control arms and new adjustable track bar with drop bracket. Recently aligned by Les Schwab in Castle Rock. • Interior is from a new XJ and the seats are from a Grand Cherokee • Bluetooth stereo, nothing fancy but speakers all work • Paint is a single stage auto paint, recently installed graphics from Phoenix Graphics (oem reproduction from the 1986 Comanche) • Heavy-duty front bumper with synthetic line winch and stinger (bolted on so can be removed if desired) • Hi-Lift jack mounted to roll bar • New windshield installed with newer, rubber style windshield gasket • OEM Comanche badges, taillights, and trim • Custom tonneau cover and bed has been covered with bed-liner • Remote locks, power windows, cruise • Secure start Still outstanding: • Install the 1" rear wheel spacers, included (8.8 is slightly narrower than D30) • Wire the 3 LED pods on the roll bar • AC needs recharged Depending on the offer, I will also include the following to make this a more aggressive off-roader: • Long arm upgrade kit, includes arms and cross member • Extended Rugged Ridge fender flares, Hurricane flat style. Originally for a TJ but would work on the MJ with a little modifications • Tail light adapter brackets to fit newer JK style taillights, helps to save the OEM lights from trail damage Has a rebuilt title from one of the previous owners, I do not know the history before me but I will include the necessary disclosure documents Currently titled, registered, and insured in CO without issue Includes new CO emission certificate Asking $13,500 obo Very few 97+ converted Comanche MJ's come up for sale. Even nice Comanche's are getting rare and harder to find, especially with a short bed. Text or email me if you have any questions, we can set up a time to talk. Have lots of pictures and history of the build and happy to talk through it with serious buyers. No test drives without cash or proof of funds. Cash sale preferred but may consider trade + cash on your end. If you are going to propose any trades, please be very detailed.

looks good! be sure to try and get paint in the inside of all your work.

yes, but does a knuckle fit in that box?

pretty sure autozone rents the compression test tool.

the bright yellow thing

if no one wants it, feel free to bring it with you and I'll find a good home for it. I mean, someone has to have need of one.

if an idiot kid can fry their brain with the fumes, it's probably got an age limit on it.

well, at least one of them

I've not yet done that sort of coolant test so I'm unsure how to advise.

my 86 would pool like that from the windshield leak. fortunately the floor was bad enough that it couldn't get very deep.

have you run a compression test?

Just change the head gasket. I've managed to get to it without removing the intake and exhaust manifolds.

maybe something similar to our member's map?

love it! some fantastic skills going on here! be sure to add yourself to the member's map https://comancheclub.com/topic/44501-members-map-new-and-improved-and-functional/

I have those same mats too. they now reside in the Durango.

sweet! besides a re-wire, what are the plans?

I've looked at this catalog a million times and just now noticed that the bedliner in the photo doesn't say "Comanche", it says "Jeep".

got a rock wall going into the corner of the sunroom. had to rework a bunch of items in the wall.

indeed they did. but a lot can happen in 30 years.

not sure how to ship that to ya for an affordable price, but I'll keep that in mind if I can get back there.

score! start a build thread and share some details!