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Btw guys, I wanted to update this thread with a bit of useful info. I found the wiper relay and the only places I can find it sold through a re 1) Dealership 2) Quadratec. here's the link to Quadratec's website http://www.quadratec.com/products/17015_8000.htm Jeep's part number is #56001110. Just wanted to share that info, RockMJ

I know its been mentioned before but take the carpet up first thing! Mine was saturated underneath and caused several rot holes to form and I'm in Florida. The MJ is rust free other than the floors, so take that carpet out! RockMJ

Hey everyone. If your MJ is like mine then your missing the B-Pillar lights and youve been looking for replacement lenses. I was browsing eBay and came across these. I am not sure if anyone has used them yet but I wanted to share the link and info with everyone. Enjoy! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Comanche-86-92-Interior-B-Pillar-Courtesy-Light-/120741572395?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AComanche&hash=item1c1cc22f2b RockMJ

Hey guys, I just moved to Florida like 6 months ago and I know this post is old but it would be great to have some local buddies to wrench on the MJ's with. Anyone near New Port Richey? RockMJ

I got the reverse lights working yesterday! I also stopped by Advance Auto Parts and they didnt have the fuse I needed for the wipers. I am going to try Autozone tomorrow and hope for the best. I'm currently pulling up the carpet as we speak and the DS floor is pretty rusted. Its also rusted all the way up to the firewall so I'm guessing the windshield is leaking or something RockMJ

I feel like a complete idiot. I did a bit more research and found out where the wiper motor relay is. I went out side and looked and sure enough its missing on my fuse block. Wonder why? Just to make sure, its the rectangular silver relay at the bottom of the fuse block in this picture yes? RockMJ

Yeah? I was just on their site. For a previous ZJ I did a custom axle swap to I had a company build a set of cables for me but I can't remember the name for the life of me. Thanks for the info! RockMJ Edit: I found the company. Control Cables, Inc. http://store.controlcables.com/servlet/StoreFront

Well, not to be a post w**re but I pulled up the ds carpet like everyone mentioned and sure enough, its got some rot going on. I have to pull up the ps tomorrow and take a look but I'm thinking I can POR-15 it, fiberglass over top of that and then bedliner it? Thoughts on this? Sadly, I left my welder up north when I moved to FL so I don't have any means of cutting it out and replacing it with steel. Who wants to be my friend? haha, thanks guys RockMJ

Alright, I got the reverse lights working (both bulbs were bad I guess) and the dash is lighting on one side now. The head light switch is bad I guess. I messed with dimming it for 5 minutes until I found the "sweet spot" lol. I will be replacing that next week. The question still begs to be answered about the wipers. The high beam/lo beam works as well as the turn signals but the wipers won't turn on. So where is the relay located for the wiper motor? I also checked the clutch cylinder and it was kind of wet but it wasnt dripping and the fuse box was dry. Thanks for having patience guys, I'm new to MJ's and I don't know all their quarks yet :D RockMJ

Alright I pulled the rear tail lights. The running lights, turn signals and brake lights are working. Just the Reverse lights are not. Is it the switch on the trans maybe? How should I go about diagnosing the non working dash lights and the wiper switch? Thanks guys, RockMJ

So what should I be looking for in the tail light wiring? What about the fuse block? I already have planned on doing the AX-15 swap lol. The trans works for the time being but it has a small leak to it. Can you guys link me to some writeups regarding my issues? I checked the fuses on the block for the wipers and dash, and everything looks fine. What next? RockMJ

hey everyone, I just got my first MJ home today. An 88 2wd, 5 speed, 35 rear. I am having a few issues I need to sort out right away. Here they are: - Wipers don't work, nor does the sprayer. Bad relay? Wheres the location? - Dome lights, dash lights and reverse lights do not work. There is no stereo so I don't know if this has anything to do with it? The headlights and parking lights work fine but the dash and interior lights do not? - E-Brake cable is snapped at the parking brake. Do they make replacements for these? Other than a small oil leak from the BA-10 its a solid MJ. I have to pull the carpets up and I have a feeling its going to need some DS floorboard repair. Please help me with these issues so I can start driving this pig! Loving it so far :D RockMJ

Thats what I'm worried about. I'm guessing the adapter bracket is aimed towards the MJ bucket seat brackets. I'm planning out my interior "makeover" currently so what better to start with than seats? Not to mention I'm scared to sit in the MJ without a contamination suit on lol RockMJ

Okay, I don't know if its because I'm tired or what but I'm wondering if you just removed the floor brackets from the bench seat if you could mount them to the adapter bracket that Corbeau sells. It is a slider itself so I wonder if the legs could just mount to it and your done. I don't have the MJ in front of my yet to visually see all of this so I'm going off of pictures and write ups you guys have done. Thanks, RockMJ

Thanks for the link. So I am guessing first thing would be to get a set of MJ bucket brackets as the adapter bracket is a flat slider style. Ill have to give Corbeau a call and ask them. Ill post up what I find out RockMJ

Hey everyone. Well I am going to be picking up my first MJ this coming Saturday and I am planning out a build for it already. I have been reading up on swapping out the bench seat in an MJ for bucket seats but I was wondering if anyone has done a set of Corbeau seats? I did a bit of research and found that Corbeau has listed on their website as making adapter brackets for the Comanche for their seats? Anybody know if this is true? The seat brackets look to have their own unique part numbers but I was curious if anyone here has pursued this? I was also wondering if it would be possible to modify the early model XJ Corbeau seat brackets and combine them with the Comanche brackets to make it work? My only concern is the seat being way too high but custom work is rarely easy right :D? Here is a link to Corbeau's website where they have the brackets listed: http://www.corbeau.com/service/seat_brackets/ . Thanks everyone, RockMJ

Amazing MJ man. I subscribed to the build on JF and its nice to see its carrying on. Sorry to hear about the engine trouble but those lifters are pretty :D. Looking forward to seeing where the build goes. Keep up the great work RockMJ

I kind of answered my own question I guess. I found the MJ Tip thread and I'm reading through it right now. But any pointers would be great. I'm going to look the Jeep over on Saturday so any specific info would be great. Thanks guys! RockMJ

Hey everyone! Well I just joined the forum but ive been prowling around here for some time reading articles and locating information. What brings me to the MJ forum you ask? I (up until last Thursday) was the owner of a 2004 Unlimited "TJ-8 Scrambler" that I was building with a retro/modern theme. My wife and I recently relocated from PA to FL a few months ago and everything was going great, job and all, until my Jeep went missing. Long story short, the LJ is gone and I'm trying to find a replacement. Now, I'm looking for an MJ to build into something different. To date, ive owned 13 Jeeps so I'm pretty familiar with them but I have never owned an MJ before. Ive owned several XJ's, but never the pleasure of owning a Jeep truck :D. I was looking for some input from the experts regarding what to look for in regards to an MJ when looking over one. I found an 88 2WD long bed MJ for sale locally with a 4.0, 5 speed and 114K miles. Ive received pictures from the owner and it looks to be in decent shape. here's the description the owner gave in the listing: "I have a nice 88 jeep comanche. Great shape for the year. Don't leak smoke or burn oil. Runs great, drives great. 114K miles. New water pump thermostat. 5 speed 2wd. 4.0 I6 Good on gas and lots of fun to drive. Has flowmaster original 40 dual exhaust. All maintenance done in may. Ready to go drive anywhere. Ac and heat work great." The drivers side floor looks like it has a rot hole and theres a bit of surface rust under there. The owner said hes never pulled the carpet up so I get the feeling the floor pan is shot. Really not a big deal but I'm without a welder here in FL. So essentially guys, what are some key things to pay attention to in regards to the MJ? Thanks a ton! I look forward to being a part of the community RockMJ