AverageJoe10

Nice! I could definitely make one of those

I assume you're still running the factory linkage? I'm debating whether getting the Novak kit or trying to piece something together with other factory linkage. I didn't realize the Novak kit is priced a little under $200 and I remember installing one on a tj several years ago for a customer and it was a real pain in the a$$ to adjust. For that price I'd rather fabricate something with junkyard xj linkage. Most of the ones I run into are 4.0l so I know they are different but maybe something will work

Good to know about the Novak kit. I think that's my better option as the Azzy kit is currently out of stock anyways. As far as the driveshafts lengths via lift I really only plan to raise it a few inches. Max I would go is 3" of lift. I talked to the driveshaft guy near me who cut my rear driveshaft and he was saying if I was only going to raise it a few inches the stock driveshafts will work fine. I don't plan on doing any heavy off-roading with it so I'm not too worried about over flexing, having driveshafts over extend or popping out at the slip yoke

How do you like the Novak cable shifter? Any complications with it? I figured the front driveshaft would be a different lengths between the 2.5 vs 4.0 but wasn't 100% sure. The only problem is it's a lot harder to find 4x4 2.5l than the 4x4 4.0l. Well at least at the junkyard that's local to me it is. I might still just grab one out of a 4.0l and get it cut to length though

Agreed! That's kind of what I've been deciding. I'm wondering if it worth trying to pick up a Chrysler 8.25 and Dana 30 together and then regearing. It's just a lot more involved and I would have to modify the spring perches while I'm at it. On the other hand I really don't want to put any money into the Dana 35 I'm think about running the Dana 35 and 30 with 3.55 on the stock tires for awhile before I plan to put a mild lift and some bigger tires and THEN put in a better rear end and rear gear

Sweet I'll have to look into that.

Any recommendations? I know there are a few out there but if I'm not mistaken the mounts are different for the 2.5l vs the 4.0l

Hey all! Long time lurker of CC and already have learn a TON from you guys. Very excited owner of my 1st Comanche. Have a few questions for my build. I currently have a bone stock 88 2wd 2.5l 4 speed SWB Comanche that I'm slowly trying to restore/upgrade. This model is from what I understand as basic model as you can get. Last week I picked up a sweet deal on and ax5/np231 out of a yj that had very similar mileage to my jeep. I was able to re clock the tcase and stab the assembly under my jeep. Had to cut my rear driveshaft down about 10.25" to make it fit. Transmission works great so far and it's nice be able to have an extra highway gear (even though it's not absolutely necessary for the 2.5l). Also to note my jeep has a Dana 35 with a tag saying it has 3.55 gear ratio. Anyways I'm now in the market for a Dana 30 w/ 3.55 gear ratio, front driveshaft and shifter linkage to complete the 4wd conversion. My question is if I pick up a Dana 30 from an xj and snag the front driveshaft as well will the length fit to mine? I have a u-pull next to me in Denver that usually has a decent amount of xjs that I plan on grabbing this stuff but I want to make sure it'll work for my setup. Do I need to be concerned if the xj has an automatic trans vs manual? Or if it has the 4.0l vs 2.5l? Or if it has a np242 vs np231? Does this effect the length of the front driveshaft? Also I plan on snatching up the shifting linkage off an xj as well because the tcase was off a yj and the shifting linkage is different. We're there any variants of the shifting linkage for the np231 in the xjs/mjs that I need to pay attention to? Also on a side note is there a market for a used ax4 and a 2wd solid front axle? Both are in good condition and Ill have no use for them once I finish the conversion and make sure everything works. I appreciate any help!

1988 Jeep Comanche 2.5L/AX4/2WD Build date: JULY 1987 Current Location: Denver, CO Status: Runs and drives great! Currently using as my daily. Notes: Very little rust! Floor pans are in great shape. Only other thing to note is it came with the original 2wd Jeep Comanche owners manual! Current owner: Me! Bought it a few weeks ago in Pueblo, CO. Apparently I bought it from the 2nd owner and the original owner was his neighbor just a few houses down before they moved. So as far as the guy told me it's been in Colorado it's whole life.