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Cool, I ended up getting a Leigh 60mm TB or else I would have bought MeanLemons! Somehow I missed the reply to this posting before I ordered. Just saw his work in this thread and it looks awesome!

Looking for a Leigh 60mm '87-'90 RENIX Throttle Body for automatic, anyone have one on their shelf? http://strokedjeep.com/renix t-body.html I'm about to drop my engine and wanted to install one, but Stroked Jeep doesn't have any in stock right now. Thanks. Ryan

Pete, those 97+ XJ door seals are ONLY the original seals pulled from a junk yard correct...not modern new replacements?

Dang it...I'm looking for a chrome rear step bumper in great shape.

Yes, Eagle, I know it is 5 years old, but it is the most authoritative thread on ComancheClub about the original wheels, so figured it was the best place to document. Thanks for confirming! Does anyone know the paint color code for the factory white wagon wheels (aka Styled Sport wheels)?

One detail I noticed on my white Styled Sport wheels from 1987, which I believe are still in original paint, was that they actually had a black (approx 5-6 mm) pinstripe line that went around the entire wheel from the valve stem cap location. I had never noticed this detail before, and I believe my wheels are factory original, never touched. I'll try to upload close up photos...and will keep my eye out for low mileage Jeeps that have these wheels fitted to confirm this detail on other Jeeps.

Dzimm, fantastic diagram!

I wonder if there is any way to shim the seals from behind (for instance, using expanding foam in the channel for the seals) so the seals expand slightly. I love idea of having pivoting vent windows...but may have to replace with fixed or just silicone seal shut.

I have a D35 non-clip 21 spline in my MJ right now that has some problems, and have a D35 non-clip 21-spline with LSD from a 1989 XJ that I'd like to swap in *BUT* not lift the truck at all (or very little) to keep the stock stance. It seems most people want to lift their MJ when doing the spring-under to spring-over swap. Is there a way to not lift the MJ when doing the swap? Or should I find another D35 with LSD that was from an MJ? Thanks!

Eagle, great background on the vent windows!!! Ok, I will not worry about those for now and fix the main window seals first. Then either seal with silicone like you did, or live with it. Thanks for sharing your experiences from new.

My vent windows leak I don't want to replace with fixed window. Is there any source for the seals? Anyone selling a non-leaking window set with vents? ;)

Really I'm looking for the cloth interior door panels and seats in Cordovan/Maroon.

Thanks Swampy! I just found a NP242 21 spline locally that I'm buying, otherwise I'd take you up on that offer.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I just want the best highway / light off road use combination that is "original" to Jeeps of that era. The LS 8.25 would be a great option if I was trying to get better performance (braking), but with new shoes, the drums on my truck in the rear have been totally fine. I'm not towing much other than a 10-12' Livingston boat with this thing..and occasional dump runs.

Yes, 1989 XJ. Reminder: this doesn't see off road use...mostly pavement and gravel roads, occasional very light trail.

A local guy has a Dana 35 w/factory limited slip, with new drum brakes & wheel cylinders, for $300 and a NP242 for $250. All from 1989 Jeep. That might be the simplest and most cost effect swap...including replacing my wrong transfer case *AND* getting limited-slip added. For my 1987, do I need anything special to fit the NP242 regarding the shifting mechanism?

Great points everyone, thanks for the ideas. The MT definitely are not great in the snow...or ice...or even rain, though that was solved mostly by siping them. I love the look of the MT though...the big knobby tires just fit the look of my truck perfectly. Realistically, we only get snow here 3-4 days a year...this year being a rare exception. So I don't have to worry about it too much. The other benefit of an all terrain tire would be quieter road noise. I will start investigating what tires to buy...I have a brand new spare set of 10 spoke aluminum wheels, so will fit to those. So, based on kryptoronic/Eagle/Pete M's suggestions...I will give up on trying to find the D44/NP242/LSD unicorn ;). Perhaps a D44 Posi + NP242 with 3.55 (so nothing else has to change) would be ok. A NP242 would be nice to be able to run AWD all the time, even on highway, during inclement weather.

Now that Olympic 4x4 has closed...what other shop or mechanics are Jeep MJ/XJ experts?

The D35 non-clip on my 87 4x4 4.0 was replaced by a previous owner with the incorrect unit (one from a later Wrangler), so does not lock. I was thinking of tracking the correct one down, but then though it might be nice to swap to a D44 to get 4.10 gears and find one with a limited-slip differential. It has a 21-spline rear NP231, was considering NP242 so I could use 4x4 even at higher speeds. Given I run the BFG T/A Mud Terrain 30x9 50R15LT tires, it seems like changing from 3.55 to 4.10 would improve drivability as well. I do a lot of highway miles and occasional light offroad/gravel driving. In snow right now, the Comanche is useless since with open diff, one tire spins...and it won't shift into 4x4 mode. What is the best "original style" setup in this case? Am I going down the right track here? Thanks!

Hello! I am looking for the following parts for my 1987 Comanche: * NP242 (21 spline) * short bedliner (Comanche or Jeep or Pendaliner) * Maroon/Burgundy/Cordovan cloth interior * Maroon cloth bucket seats

Great story!!

PC06, what do your keys look like?

Did the keys come with a JEEP or AMC key ring when new? Or did dealers provide key rings?

Anyone seen one? Thanks!

I am looking for a complete set of power door locks/actuators/switches and a cross body harness from a MJ or a 2-door XJ.