Tim.

yes i did, many people contacted me over it and i responded to everyone. only one did not come back... a lucky fella picked it up today. meanwhile, back to the 'ol thread: this mt mj had the big spring pack and some kind of load sensing brake system on it too. interesting... i almost feel bad parting it out because it is such an oddity..

it seems finding info on this jewel is not too simple. as far as i can tell it: -was only on 86 comanches with the metric tonne (ton) package -has one piece axle shafts -has a limited slip case -has thicker axle tubes like on a full size jeep. -29 spline -ring gear 8.8+ ? (someone will have to help me here) i wanted to start an information thread on this mythical critter for those who want to know more about it. please add information for those to search on later. here are a few pix of mine. i figured i would snap a few as i left the comanche commuity (for now) ;) Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found

looks like i am going to part this thing out... not enough time to do what i want to :roll:

update: pulled the interior today and found a lake under the passenger side rug but the drivers side had a little rust which does not look too bad at all. drivers side = dry... some rust but not bad... passenger side = zero rust... lake sacajawea... where does the water come from? :dunno: when i rip the dash out i bet i find it :yes:

this is fun... my comanche is awaiting attention but my tj has had a few different parts added that i will list for entertainment purposes... zj tie rod (replaced by currie) full size jeep steering gear xj high pinoin 30 explorer 8.8 rear axle volvo 250 a/c compressor buick air box/filter parts from every year tj aw-4 trans from an xj dodge dakota alternator theres more... just can't remember... :dunno:

What do you guys do when you are not totally preoccupied by COMANCHES? :smart: me first? okay... well, i play with this or this spend a lot of time taking care of this and this..

there are many things that can cause death wobble check the ball joints, control arms, unit bearings, lug nuts, tire balance, track bar and mounts, tie rod ends etc... they will gang up on you so replace all worn parts or you will just wind up chasing it and getting nowhere...

anyone use the rok lock? sp? it uses a vernier cable to engage/disengage the collar. i have a similar type CAD axle on my dodge (dana 60) diesel that i put a vacuum switch on so i have 2 low when needed. great for low range 2wd.

warn sent it with the hub kit when i put it on my tj a hundred years ago... i didnt need it for the tj and kept it for some reason..

i have the plate/seal kit and a set of tj shafts i will put in mine.

i like my dana 30s. free is a good price if you ask me and i rarely break them. mine as it is now: true track 4.56 warn shafts warn hub kit currie skids and joints armored. they are definitly not for everyone but have served me well on 33" tires for many years of wheeling difficult trails and easy ones too.

cool site! but... on the vin page i couldnt find a listing for the 8th digit for my 86 mj mine shows "J" no biggie, i just wanted to point it out to see if anyone else had a weird vin#.

jacked up the rear of the truck and counted the pinion to wheel ratio... its got 4.10's and a LSD! WOOT! :banana:

well, didnt get to the interior... but.... its already got 4.10's and a LSD :clapping:

I did, kinda. I just told him that a 3.4 swap would be a direct bolt in, and that the 4.0L could be done, but would need more modification than a '87-'92 4.0L swap. :dunno: Namely firewall massaging and odds/ends. But if you are up for it, its not too bad. ;) Rob L. naw, it wasnt rob... there was a fella on another board that poo-poo'd on my 4.0 ambitions. (i like the 3.4 too btw) thanks for the info and i will crack that rear end open soon enough and will shed light on whatever gears and if its got a limited slip or no.. thanks guys! this is proving to be very interesting for me from the get go! :cheers:

just got ahold of a friend of mine who is eager to help... just gots to like up our days off for some sawzall fun!

rigght-awwwnn! i wield the sparkle wrench with great enthusiasm. no problems with tight fits modded to not so tight fits :yes: so, how about the amc 20 locker deal? anyone else??

got the bumpers off today and erased all the wiring sins of the electrician who owned the truck before me. i removed all the romex he had strung around the cab and engine compartment.... :roll: tomorrow i want to start gutting the interior... so far not one speck of rust!

x2!!!! I'm gonna do this

i can't see to search this for some reason so i will ask some of you to tell me about it... so far i get the idea that it is a great axle. and i found a sticker inside the truck that leads me to believe that it has a factory rear locking differential. also, i have been told not to bother swapping in a 4.0. why is this? help this MJ neophyte out please. :wavey:

have a question... the amc 20 in the rear: did it come with a locker? found a sticker in my mj that leads me to believe so...

hahaha! actually the 2.8s work better back there! :clapping: i want to find more about the 3.4 swap, 4.0 swap and possibly the 4.6 vortec swap. this shing is going to get gutted so no worries wth wires and harness'. not skeered of wires. i actually had to build a harness so my aw4 could talk to my tj's brain...

since the comanchiapet is going to need lots of sweet loving, i thought it would be fun to see one or many that are bobbed. i am going to work in different style of tail lights too. if there is a FAQ or how to? on the bed bobbage, that would also be marvy.. thanx! tim

i don't know if this will help you 100% because it is geared towards tjs... i started this thread several years ago and it has covered many-many different opinions and ideas... hth tim http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371713

here come som pix of the new project... new project that i drug home today :banana: Image Not Found 1986 xls v6 4wd command trac, ax5, amc 20, hp d30 Image Not Found my father inlaw came to help me apprehend it today. Image Not Found Image Not Found rigged some snazzy tow lights Image Not Found made some tow bar mounts as well Image Not Found here it is behind the mighty CTD Image Not Found it came with baggage........ there ya go! now i just need to find a newer xj to exploit and cannibalize