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Extremely smashed up Comanche set down in the Aurora, CO Upull about a month ago.

1989 Jeep Comanche SWB Build date: 4-89 Current Location: Colorado Springs, CO UPull junkyard Probably picked over by now, but was fortunate enough to see it on its first day in the yard. Super clean bed. Extremely disgusting interior.

There is a short bed Comanche in the Colorado Springs, CO Upull junkyard. The bed is in pristine condition, I assume the interior is too but couldn’t verify because it is covered in disgusting mouse stuff. But, you might give them a call and see if they are willing to pull it from the yard and sell it whole (unsure if legally allowed to). Not too far from the middle of Kansas. It is also right at the end row of vehicles so it’d be quite easy to pull out I think. Hope it can be saved.

At Denver Upull

I always thought that once it ended up in the yard that is was done for, but I actually saw on Facebook not too long after I posted this that someone ended up buying the shell! So hopefully it will live on again.

Thought about it but they’re a pain to cut out!

Set down in the Albuquerque junkyard. First photo is from the junkyard website as it arrived, rest of them are as the Jeep sits today.

At Denver Upull. Very clean, very picked over.

Comanche at Upull yard in Albuquerque. Beautifully rust free as is typical for New Mexico. Bed was in great shape, one small dent in lower right. Someone really wanted the cab I guess.

Set down in the Colorado Springs junkyard a couple weeks ago. These pictures are from today. Likely a couple of weeks left before it gets crushed. Good slider window (no gasket) still present. Remaining interior trim was hacked up. Bed had decent damage to the driver rear corner and holes in the bed.

How does one send you money?

Oh man, I followed your XJ builds religiously on jeepforum. You just do absolutely fantastic work, I’m excited to see you’re doing a Comanche. Already looks great!

Ha! I logged in to put the vin number up, and lo and behold it’s already here. Glad to know some of the other parts got snagged. I was the guy that took the headliner.

Interested for a SWB as well!

It’s black... I pulled it out to take a second look. Unfortunately I didn’t check out the dash, I meant to grab the lower trim section of it but didn’t. Vin tag on the door was faded.

I believe it’s black. Unfortunately I’m colorblind so it could be dark blue, but I didn’t think there was a dark blue interior? If there is some way to check the trim for a code or something I can look. The dent on the driver side of the bumper was worse, it had cracked the chrome. But it’s still there for the taking!

In the Colorado Springs U-pull yard. In really decent shape overall, tis a shame. Scored a mint set of chrome taillights, interior trim pieces, spare tire winch, flares, and other odds and ends Bed has a small dent in the lower left quarter, couldn’t see inside the bed because of the snow. Chrome bumper is heavily dented on both ends, left end is worse. Would have taken the back window, but it was too cold

OH! My time to shine! I lurk on this site because my Comanche needs a parts truck to be whole, but I can help out here. I own a 2004 LJ with ~107,000 miles. I looked for nearly a year to find one, although I should preface that my search was not mutually exclusive to LJs. For reference, I paid $10,500 for mine in 2016, and you will be paying more for that same LJ now, they just have not decreased in value. Model years: 2004-2006 only. Benefits of LJs are the extra space and I feel it rides a lot nicer due to the longer wheelbase. Also, a huge advantage is that all LJs come stock with Dana 44 rear axles and 4 wheel disc brakes, even the non-Rubicon models. So check the rear end on any you buy because it better have a Dana 44. 2004: Only available with an automatic transmission. There were no manual LJs made for the 2004 model year. Nor there were any Rubicon LJs made for the 2004 model year. 2005: Available with the auto and manual and Rubicon trim. Also, as previously mentioned above, there indeed was a special run of 1000 "Unlimited Rubicon Sahara's". They were just Rubicons with a fancy trim package, special number plaque, special painted "Moab" Rubicon rims. We should have recognized this as the precursor to the bazillion trims offered on the JKs... 2006: Same as 2005, no changes. A few thoughts: Rust: Look for one out west. I bought mine in Amarillo and it had lived in west Texas all its life, then followed me to New Mexico and Colorado. It's spotless underneath. I love the southwest. Hardtop vs. soft top: If you want a hardtop, it's far easier to buy an LJ with one already. You'll be paying $1500 to $2000 (seriously) for an OEM one on craigslist (which is what you want, aftermarket have been known to leak). Otherwise, the soft-top is great. So consider that in the prices that you see. Auto vs. Manual: I also have the aforementioned auto LJ...and the transmission leaves a lot to be desired, IF you don't turn off the overdrive (factory switch on the dash). If you get in the habit of turning off that switch every time you get in, the transmission will be great. And, as above, add a cooler to it and it will last a long, long time. Regearing is also good. People have problems because they don't realize how deep you have to go on these transmissions for a regear--i.e. you will need 5.13's for 33s! I also daily a 2000 5-speed XJ, which I love because, well, 5-speed XJ. I prefer the automatic offroad (don't hate). Personal preference obviously. Unless you've got time and patience, it just isn't worth it to buy an auto LJ just to swap in a manual. Unless you want a Rubicon LJ (huge price premium) or a manual, I'd highly recommend a 2004 model year. 2005-2006 TJ/LJs suffered from the OPDA issue and PCM issues mentioned by other members. In contrast, the 2004 model year has none of those issues. But, those issues really are not very common overall and shouldn't dissuade you from a nice 2005/06, just check it out first. And, the OPDA issue shouldn't really be much of a problem anymore given the age and the fact that most of them probably have crapped out if they were going to by now. Yes, "LJ" is not a recognized model by Jeep, but if you're going to own one, always call it an LJ simply for the purpose of finding information about them online. If you type in Wrangler Unlimited online, you're just gonna see a bunch of JKs. I mean, it's basically what the CJ-8 was to the CJ-7...

Ha I think I have my work cut out for me! Right on. Thanks again!

That's awesome! Thank you for the build sheet. Unfortunately there is not much remaining of the decked out stuff. What is the JH class?

1990 Jeep Comanche SWB (Thornton, Colorado) Just a rolling shell with a few picked over interior pieces remaining. 100% rust free project awaiting restoration in my garage.