Sabonis

Looking for the right (if you're looking at the rear bumper from behind) rear bumper corner piece See image. I don't believe year matters, but 88 just in case.

Well, I sold my XJ, so that was nice. Had ZERO responses on Craigslist, but I lowered the price $300 and with 12 hours had 3-4 people tell me they'd more or less buy it sight unseen. Got a few minor things done this weekend on the Comanche. Replaced passenger seat belt buckle and driver-side window crank. Both were broken. Also, I began sanding down a bit of surface rust near the rear wheel well on the passenger side of the bed. Luckily, it's only surface rust. My orbital sander struggles a bit with it, so I may need to step it up to something stronger... wire wheel? There are some spots of metal that I will need to grind down to even out the area and make it smooth again. This may be accomplished with bondo. Once I take care of that, I'll hit it with some of the high performance rustoluem. I tried peeking under the carpet in the cab, but could not figure out the best way to get it up. I removed the plastic trim piece under the door and pulled it back a bit, and I could not see anything. I imagine I'll need to remove more to be sure, but in the few inches I saw, I saw no signs of rust. Ordered an OEM 195* Thermostat. The previous owner put a 180* in, and after all the reading I've done on various websites and forums, I'd rather have the OEM 195* in there.

Thank you, checking it out now. How has it held up in the last year? Any additional tips? Distance you held the spray paint from the truck? I may start with my canopy.

Curious on your DIY painting. Just picked up my first Comanche - http://comancheclub.com/topic/37521-haydukes-operation-comanche-repower-88-to-98-swap/page-9 I'm not in love with the color, and the clear coat is gone on most of the truck, so I need to do something, but it does not make sense to have a pro job due to cost. How has the paint held up on the canopy? What did you do for prep work? I guess I have the same questions for the rest of your truck. How has the yellow paint held up? Did you do a layer of clear when it was done? If you have a bit of time to add some extra details, I'd be very curious. Love your build thread... very inspiring.

Thanks, the 8th character is a "T," so looks like it's the factory package. There is a bit of rust right at the Laredo trim/under it on part of the Jeep... I think I may have to strip the trim off to get rid of it. I actually prefer the look without the trim, so it may all come off. Problem is it appears to be heavily glued on in some spots. I'm sure there are some good guides on rust removal somewhere on there forums, but I have yet to search. I have never dealt with rust. I may attack a few spots with an orbital sander this weekend then spray with rustoleum, then a layer of clear. Eventually, I want to repaint the entire Jeep, but I know that is a spendy job. Also, the previous owner spent $2,700 on the engine... I think it's more or less a "stock replacement." Wish he had dropped in a stroker motor instead. Ps, I see the "Roll Tide" in your sig... I will raise you a "GO DUCKS!"

Well... I made my move fast. http://comancheclub.com/topic/41739-picked-up-my-first-comanche-88-40-auto-4x4/

I've always owned Jeeps. 93 5.2 ZJ, 98 5.9 ZJ, 96 4.0 XJ, 2006 SRT8 WK. I still own the XJ, but am selling it. I decided I needed/wanted a truck recently and did not want to leave the Jeep family. Here is what I ended up with. 1988 4X4 only 114k miles. Automatic trans AC Buckets with center console Factory fogs Skid plate package 3.55 gearing Factory truck canopy Motor was rebuilt at 89k miles by this company (http://www.hi-techengines.com/) and still has a warranty. It has a bit of rust on the side of the truck bed and the clear coat is absolutely shot, so I am going to do something with the paint, but I'm not sure what. Definitely feels a bit slower than my XJ. Not sure if it's the HO motor or not due to not knowing what was dropped in by that engine shop. My XJ has a bored TB and conical air filter that I may swap over to the Comanche. My XJ is a 5-speed, so that's probably a part of it as well.

Pm sent... Fellow Oregonian here looking to buy my first comanche.

oops... makes sense. I had a bunch of tabs open and didn't notice it was "NOT YOUR STUFF." Thanks.

Any chance you still have this?

Hi, New to the forums and Comanches, but not new to Jeeps. Here what I've owned 93 5.2 ZJ as my first car 98 5.9 ZJ 96 4.0 XJ 2006 SRT8 Still own the XJ, but I want a truck, and I've settled on getting a Comanche. Ideally looking for 4.0 HO, Auto trans and 4x4. I'd be ok with a manual transmission. There are a few on Craigslist, but I'm wondering if there are any local forum members who are looking to sell. Price will vary greatly based on what you have, engine, trans, miles, condition, etc. Thanks guy. I'm REALLY excited to find a Comanche. I have exchanged quite a few emails with a guy who may be interested in swapping my XJ for an 89 Comanche auto, 4.0, but it has a pretty dented truck bed and front bumper. Is it that hard to swap out a truck bed if I magically find one at a junk yard?