Darryl

I'm worried about renix not working with the chrysler system, I don't want it to be half a$$, if you know what I mean....

I would like to move the engine as well, my current comanche only has 35,000 miles on it, my thoughts are to do this transfer once and not lend it to the brother in law again! Lol!

I would like to convert a 1988 comanche 2wd into a 4wd with the engine and transfer case from my 1991 comanche. Unfortunately, my brother-in-law, had an accident with my 1991 with only 58,000 Kms on it... She's a goner and can't live with out my comanche! I haven't purchased the '88 yet. Is it better to ger a 1991? Just difficult to find one in the shape I am looking for.... Any ideas/ concerns would be appreciated.

i have a set on the way,but i will see when they come in the condition, do u have pics of them, maybe i will buy them too if they are in better shape then the i may buy yours too!

What's the reference in your signature (and in at least one of your posts) to "DGB 4 speed A/T (AW-4)"? The MJ automatic used behind the 4.0L engine is an Aisin-Warner ... which is what the "AW" in AW-4 stands for. Who or what is DGB? Eagle ------- Self-appointed President for Life of the International MJ Preservation Society DGB is a Chrysler Code! I'm not as technical as most on this site, so if its non info I can delete it! lol

Thanks for the info, good stuff! My Truck is completely stock, I would like to kinda stay as close to that as possible, but is impossible with what i want. If that makes sense. A little background if anyone cares! lol! If not skip it over! I scored it from a Condo Company, that used it as a plow vehicle/ odds and ends mover! It currently only has just over 48,000kms (30,000 Miles) on it, but as any vehicle with multiple drivers, and none of them the owner, it has been used well. The front end of the frame/unibody was badly damaged from plowing. They bent it and continued to use it! So there was some metal fatigue, which I really hope I've fixed. I owned an '89 4x2, and never got over the fact that I was stupid enough to sell it! Had many many vehicles in my past, but your first new vehicle always has a fond place in your heart. And this was the config. that I really wanted to buy when I was 18! Now that I am done with the warm and fuzzies, I wanna make this truck as nice and as good as possible!

You are a good man! I will steal it from my parts truck ('94 Cherokee) if its still in good shape, i hope the lines are not too buggered up with rust!

Can they still be bought? Someone Ripped them off the truck, prolly some punk @$$ kids! I will also take two used ones.

Thanks,that gives me a better idea. I have it tie srapped in and upward position to give me more braking in the front, but I'd love a picture of one so I can describe it better to have it made! Is it really neccessary to have this in place? Do most of you Dudes out there still have it on? :doh:

Mine works, just missing the linkage. Have the flat bar that swings, but not the parts that attach to axle ( I think that's where it goes! lol!) does anyone have a picture and measurements of this contraption, so I can have the linkage made! Or better yet, anyone know where I can buy one! Is there a Mopar Vintage parts supplier or something like that? I've Googled my brains out looking for parts, and the salvage yards around me have no Comanche's to be found. I guess they are too precious to scrap! :typing:

The Up Country suspension rides 1" (25mm) higher than standard. I have a 2000 Cherokee with Up Country. I pulled the codes off the coil springs and took them to the dealer. They are the exact same springs as a ZJ (Grand Cherokee) V8, so you can easily source them from a junkyard. FYI, if you have OEM Jeep rims you can run 31x10.50-15 tires with NO lift. So in reality, more than likely all you need is enough to raise the front enough to compensate for the weight of the plow frame. The ZJ front coils will probably do that, possibly with the addition of 3/4-inch (not 2-inch) spacers if the V8 springs alone aren't enough. :agree: You will need a stronger set of coils in the front to support a plow, and 31 inch tires will run on a stock suspension with stock wheels. In your case, I would look for a set of used ZJ coils. Welcome to CC :clapping: -Tom I will put new equipment on, or have a suspension shop custom make me some! I think there was a heavy duty pkg avail for heavier coils for the ZJ's! May take longer but I will do it right the first time (I hope)! lol!

To compare to stock specs, measure from the center of the wheel/axle/hub straight up to the lower edge of the flares. In the front, "stock" height should be 17-1/2". In the rear, it should be about 20 to 20-1/2". Awesome info will check! I will post pics when I "Git 'r' done"!

Thank you for the warm welcome, and all the great suggestions, I appreciate all the replies! based on the feedback I have so far, my instincts are telling me to freshen up the front suspension with ZJ up-country suspension, see if i need to re-arch, or maybe an additional leaf in the rear, and put the 31's on her! I am frustrated with how low the plow mount is, but I guess it is what it is! I am still opened minded so any other ideas I would love to hear them!!! 8)

Thanks for helping me thru my decision process! The muddy mind is getting clearer! The Rear looks a lot higher than the front, I think the front is tired! So I am going to put the ZJ suspension in the front and go from there! I appreciate all the feedback from everyone!

Thank you very much for the tips! Appreciate the info and will do exactly that! These lack of parts is killing a not so tech savy guy like me! lol! :wall:

Some rust over my Passenger Rear Quarter Panel and would like to replace it! Any suggestions as to where i can find Body Panels?

Thanks RED MJ! :cheers:

Thank you for the suggestion! Do u off-road with your truck much? I was originally thinking 3"-4". I guess I should know better what I want before I post! I want to have good off-road capability and I am keeping the plow. I think that I am becoming more comfortable with the thought of a 4"-6" lift! I looked on the Skyjacker Site and they say...... Lift Height: What's right for you? (1"-3") Mild Lifts: 1-3 inch lifts are for the daily driven vehicle that will spend most of it's time on the road. Great for getting over curbs and other small obstacles that most vehicles can't. (4"-6") Medium Lifts: These are the most commonly purchased lifts. 4-6 inches of extra clearance will allow your vehicle to handle more off road time and still be streetable. (7"-up) Extreme Lifts: Extreme lifts are exactly that. Go anywhere you want and get the extra looks from the guys with mild lifts. So maybe a 4"-6" lift??? Will that still work with a plow? and does anyone else have any suggestions to a manufacturer of lift kits? Looks like skyjacker only makes a 3" fro the MJ! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I wanted to put the Jeep Up-Country Suspension but Chrysler no longer has the parts! I would prefer to lift it with a proper kit! I really wish I knew more about this topic so I don't appear to be a total Dolt!

whoops I meant '91. Thinking of my other truck!

I have been surfing the internet and it seems like there is a lot of different kits for lifting the suspension of my Comanche! I would like to run on 31x10.5 r15's. I am not sure exactly what my equipment translates into your jargon, but i have a 1991 Comanche 4.0l with DGB 4 speed A/T (AW4), 3.55 Axle Ratio, 175MM rear axle (not sure what that means), and a Dana M30/181MM Front Axle! The truck has just over 48,000km (30,000 miles) on it! I bought it with a meyer plow and the front end was damaged and I had it repaired. Sorry for the long winded message, but I would like to do a proper job on this truck, without sinking my entire net worth into it! Thanks, D :help: