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So my Comanche has the 2.5 in it right now, ax4. I got the Comanche as a second vehicle but also as a fun one. I want to swap out the 2.5 for something a little more rowdy. But I can't make up my mind. I have a Cherokee with the 4.0 so not really interest in just a stock 4.0 swap. So far on my list I have a amc 304, Dodge 318 magnum, and the AMC 4.2. These choices bases on the fact I can use a ax15 and not worry about adapters and making trans mounts. The 304 would be cool but aftermarket support is limited(expensive) and it's measly output. The 4.2 would be cool as I love the straight six, keeps it a tad different from just the 4.0, and has more speed parts than the 4.0 ( at least from what I've found) also it keeps it easy to swap as I don't have to worry about making motor mounts. Now the 318 is definitely the best for modifying but will be hard to get in. I've found some threads about it but nothing too concrete. Also alot of time devoted to making mounts. But these are super cheap and speed parts are the cheapest. All of these will either be carbed or aftermarket fuel injection. Not interested in 350/ls swaps, and I know it would significantly easier. Just looking for some feedback.

I had a crowd of people asking what was in it. Eyes went wide when I said a 210 thousand miles 4 banger lol. Dyno guys where laughing too. Tried to make it to 90hp but it shredded the belt on the second run.

Just in case anyone was wondering....89HP 120FT/LB

Interior was all grey and pretty trashed when I got it. Only thing left is some sun visors and it's done (on the inside)

Does anyone know if the 89 to 90 2.5 ecu offers the same benefits as the 4.0? Or is it strictly a 4.0 upgrade? And I'll be putting up the one I got for sale soon too

Got it! Took me a bit to figure it out tho.. And ah that sucks. For some reason I thought the computers could interchange. Maybe I was thinking manual vs auto. Well now i guess I gotta swap to a 4.0 lol

Just picked up a 429 computer from the junkyard and was wondering if it will work for the 2.5. I could have sworn I saw it somewhere but can't seem to find the info again. Anyone know if it'll swap?

The gap looks way bigger in the pictures

my bad https://www.ebay.com/itm/ICI-Innovative-Creations-BR18TB-Truck-Bed-Rail-Cap/282708858059?epid=216135657&hash=item41d2c2d4cb:g:~wkAAOSwLJ9aLpxU Price has gone up a bit but theres another seller for 83 too, just search the part number br18tb no gaps at all, they are a little thick and i think the shadow makes it looks off. But they sit all the way flush. Ill get more pics up soon

they no longer make those actually. I had ordered them probably a month ago and within 2 days i got a refund and email saying they are disconntinued.

Just to let everyone know first gen s10 pickup bed side caps fit really well on our trucks. I had a hard time finding info and eventually came to a thread that said bed toppers from the S10 fit so on a whim I bought some rail caps on eBay. Fitment is great in my opinion and they were only 80 bucks. I'll post a link too.

Does a diecast count?? But for real no :/. It's my dream car, I will have one some day!

Looking for a 2wd ax4 preferably with lower miles. In the NJ/PA/NY area.

Yup the little metal tabs. Just clean them up and I also bent then a tad inward so they grab the bulb better too. Worked like a charm

I had some crazy stuff going on with my turn signal and marker lights. Replaced the turn signal sockets with 1996 xj metal ones and cleaned the side marker lights with a small file and everything works great now. Plus the turn signals are brighter too

Central Jersey

The Chevy trans won't work because the CPS, at least it doesn't look like it. Also that would need some Fab work. Sticking with the ax15 would need different parts but it's all bolt on. Minus the driveshaft needing to be cut down. Looks like I will just wait for a Dakota ax15 to pop up. Tons of them with the 6 cylinder around me. Go figure. Eventually I would like to v8 swap it so if I get the ax15 now down the road I could use the trans and just swap bell housings back and forth.

Yeah it's 2wd and staying that way. And that would be the best option but that Dakota trans is pretty rare from my understanding. At least the bell housing that is.

Yup street use. I have 225 50 15s on it so quite small tires. And yeah I know about the Dakota bell housing. In the long run I would rather have a ax15 but I just got to driving it and really don't wanna tear it down for a lot of R&D now. Definitely later it will be a project. As for the ax5 finding a 2wd one is kinda tough...

So finally got the Comanche running and driving and now that all the maintenance and broken stuff is outta the way, I can look into upgrades. It has 210 thousand on it and the engine seems just fine. In the back of my mind is the ax4 though. I know they aren't the hardiest of trans so I'm looking to getting another. An ax5 will be a direct swap I know, but the ax15 will be stronger but also needs a lot more work. I've found a ton of resources on it and can definitely handle it. Hardest part will be tracking down parts though. My Jeep is a 2wd and will never see dirt ( hopefully the occasional race track soon). Question is should I bother with the ax15 behind the 2.5? Or will the ax5 suffice? Will be swapping in a 8.25 along with the trans when the time comes.

In my quest of doing a tan interior swap I came to the point of recovering my sun visors. Well the 30 yr old cardboard material basically disintegrated in my hand and I have nothing for fabric to stick to. Do Cherokee visors fit, like from the newer gen ones? Those are plastic so no worries about those. The only thing I really noticed was that the shape is different of the visor itself, but I think it should work. Any input?

I wasn't a fan of the in hose coolant bung adapter thing. It may work fine but seems like another spot for a leak to occur. I ended up drilling and tapping a new thermo housing I bought just like jeep driver did and should work great. Thanks!

So I am installing an electric fan in my Comanche, and I want to avoid using the radiator probe insert. I'd rather use an actual temp sensor in the coolant flow. I bought a simple switch and was going to put in the plug spot on my thermostat housing, but found out it's a very uncommon metric size. I thought about drilling out the factory plug and tapping it for my sensor but I'm worried that because it's steel the heat transfer won't work as it would with brass. Anyone have any insight to this? I'm trying to find a metric to npt adapter but haven't found anything so far. Only things I've found with the thread are oil drain plugs.

Pretty sure it's the dark tan. But not 100%

Looking for a set of manual tan door panels to buy. located in central NJ but willing to pay shipping. I have a set of grey door panels willing to trade if that works too.