johnny quest

ok so I'm attempting to mate an 89 ax15 to an 88 4.0 that used to be backed by a Pukegoat. I know that i'll need to get the bushing/bearing from a 73 cj5 with a 304 v8, but what else should i need that didn't come in the transmission to begin with?? I'm hoping that since the parts are only one year different, then not much, if anything changed, and its just a matter of bolting part A to part B, and tying up the loose ends. I have the correct np231 that came with the ax15, so no issue with spline counts, and i have the correct length driveshafts. I've read over countless threads, and i've while i've picked up some stuff, i think alot of it just confused me more... edit: will i need a new pedal assembly for the clutch??

ive never seen one here on CC, or otherwise

ive always been a fan of MJs. I guess I'm a sucker for mildly unique vehicles. I've been searching forever, and being from new england originally, that search was rough. then coming out to utah, it came slightly easier, but i never found the right one. then this one popped up and i knew i had to pull the trigger. I wasn't looking for a chief in particular, but rather for a shortbed with no rust. i wouldve preferred an auto, but the swap was a bit more indepth, and i found the ax15/np231 locally for pretty cheap, and out of an 89 white shortbed sport truck that was totally by some highschool kid :( anyway, don't expect a running, wheeling, fire breathing monster anytime soon; I'm hoping to not owe a dime for anything on this truck once its all together. since its also my first serious build, you'll most likely be seeing quite a few dumb noob questions. (when this happens, remind me about the search button, cause I'm sure that my issues have been someone else's issues before me). want to do as much as possible myself, so i can learn something, while supporting myself and my family, instead of supporting someone else's. so enough :typing:; i need to be doing more :wrench: so i can

to find what??

def lookin forward to this thread

so a mini update: picked up a mated ax15/231 last week that came with the correct driveshafts, new clutch/flywheel, and a bag of greasy bolts. it's still not in yet, but should be in the next week or so. then last night, i picked up a C&C 14bolt, that will be getting a disc swap and a shave. still gotta find a front 60

went to school in the northeast kingdom back in 03-07, most of which faired ok, but it breaks my heart to see southern vt like that :( i lovermont

<- fellow Redditor :cheers:

...and with whats left of it from the PO, there isnt anything making it a 'chief' other than the paint scheme. the interior is mostly gutted. the dash is there, but has everything ripped out of it. the body, frame, and bed are in very solid shape however

barely any :thumbsup:

Just like the title states, how rare is my Comanche?? It's an 88 Chief shortbed 4.0. White and black w/ a maroon interior. I know the chief was only made for 2 years, but how many other MJ's like mine are there?? I've found pictures of 2 others on the intarwebs, but what kind of numbers are we talking here??

she's for sale.....

how rare is it?? i know they only made the chief for 2 years, but what kind of numbers are we talking?? its gonna get wheeled though; thats why i bought it. besides that, the interior is completely gone, other than the bench, and the dash is a mess, and it won't have the original drivetrain from the tranny on out, so it won't be a collectors item. its a Jeep, and will be used as one.

if you do a google image search for comanche chief, the 2nd result is a white one with a bed topper and ford hubcaps. looks clean

Hi :waving: jut brought this 1988 Comanche Chief home. Build up will be in the build up thread forum...

Hi :waving: I'm Dan, and I have an addiction. In the past 7 months, I've had a 2000 WJ, a 1989 Xj, a 1988 XJ, and a 1977 FSJ Cherokee Chief (the last 3 were all 2-door models). Only the FSJ still remains. My girlfriend also has a DD 2001 TJ; yea, she got bit by the bug too. Anyway, I felt like I needed another one, so last Sunday, I drove to Elko, NV to grab a 1988 Comanche Chief and dragged it back to Salt Lake City. Did I actually need another Jeep? No. Especially since I live in an apartment with limited parking. Did I want one? YES. I've been looking for a Comanche shortbed for years now, and it was either not the right Jeep, or had the wrong bed, or the wrong drive train. Anyway, I found this one on CL for cheap :brows: with the 4.0 and a busted transmission in the bed. Perfect. But how out the rust situation?? More on that later. Enough talking; I know you all like to look at pretty things instead of read. don't worry; the front bumper is in the bed... ...as is the transmission, transfer case, a spare wheel, driveshafts, and some other junk. tailgate is solid everything lines up well on both sides. a little bit of damage here, but that'll probably just get trimmed off anyway doors are in good shape. as are the rockers, and the frame no problems with the drip rails (passenger side looks identical) engine is dirty, but was told it would run and that it had a recent rebuild and the part you've all been waiting for, the floors: driver (those are shadows, not rust) passenger tunnel So thats what I've got. Plans include an aw4/np231 swap since the t-case in the bed is an np272 :nuts: I wanna get it running first, and then this winter it'll go into 'cocoon' mode and hopefully come out of my garage next spring as a beautiful butterfl-, er rock crawler. I'd love to find a ford d60 and a 14 bolt to go under there, i already have some 35's and 37's, but may want to go bigger (ok, *will* want to go bigger), which will probably mean going 231/231 doubler or 231/300 doubler. I don't know, but I've got some time to figure it out. Def thinking about doing a dove tail and narrowing the nose as well. This will most likely be a pretty slow build, as everything will be paid for with cash; no credit cards here. and for good measure, here's a dancing banana :banana:

yup :cheers:

if the weather is decent tomorrow, (which it should be) i'll take a few more pics and start an intro thread

don't worry, you'll be seeing alot more of it :jump:

dragged it home proper introduction/drawn out build thread soon to follow

ive got a 77 chief and its a pretty sweet ride. wide track, 401, th400: good. quadrasuck: baaad.

oh hey look at that [inserts foot in mouth] :doh:

love the look, but i don't get why they put JK8 44/60 under it, and expected it to hold up to the 40" Treps and a 4.6 stroker :nuts: full buildup thread starts here: http://zoneoffroad.com/blog/?cat=188&paged=4

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid= ... ad=4321222

yea. I'm kind of doubtfull itll be worth much. but its worth a look. the bed looks rough, but I'm leaning towards a flatbed anyway.