ComancheKid45

XJ Cherokee axles will work, but you'll have to cut and reweld the perches on the rear. The front will bolt right in. You can also use the front drive shafts. Rear drive shafts are Comanche specific or will have to be custom built. Grand Cherokees aren't really great for drivetrain parts. Although ZJ models (93-98) front axles will bolt in but it's a low pinion setup. I think the transfer case can be swapped also. NP231 or 242

Awesome. If these would become reproduced in the future, I'd definitely have to build a truck to slap em on!

Wow

Thrush welded, or turbo muffler.

Did you run the engine with the belt off? That'll tell ya if it's accessories related or not.

I'm in love!

Been running 15/40 in all my 4.0 engines for years, mostly for the zinc count ( whole other topic). It doesn't get that cold around here in South Central Pa, but maybe for a week or 2 during the winter.

Bent carriage bolts are a good alternative as well 👍

Not a Comanche but my wife's 2004 WJ, 4.0 190k miles 15/40 oil Seems like it has a dry start issue, it's taps and rattles for around 2-4 seconds on startup untill the oil pressure comes up. Is their anything you guys recommend I can add to the oil or anything like that to cure this? I don't have this issue with the trucks or the XJ.

This is why I have 3. 🤷‍♂️ A driver, an offroad toy and a garage queen.

Yep seems like model year 2000 all the auto makers began going downhill..... everyone has opinons, but I am really not impressed by new vehicles at all, I'm a hammer and wrench kinda guy, not so much modules and programming...

Who else wakes their trucks up each spring from in their garages and or under their covers? I've had this truck almost 10 years, and it still brings a smile to my face when I get to go zip around in it each year when the weather gets nice.

My Blue 88 is exactly 5 months younger than me. 👍

^^^^ I can work a mean microwave though!

Here it was when I bought it in fall 2012

No, it is not the original paint, I threw a roller job on it back in 2012. I can't believe I never added this truck in here till now!

1988 Sportruck. 4.0/Aw4/2wd/Dana 44. Build date- 10/87? Owned by me, BJ Naugle

With 3" or so of lift your driveshaft should be fine to use with no modifications. I'm sure the Trac lok packs are shot inside so if having Limited slip is something you want, I'd go ahead and redo the clutches before you install the axle. Watch the brake lines and maybe even replace them all on the D44. Otherwise is a straight bolt in process.

Do that to any of mine and you'll end up with a $20 glasspack 🤷‍♂️🤣🤣

AWESOME!

I'm sold on Traveller oil found at Tractor supply. 2.5 gallons for $20, can't beat it!

I'm February 28th but was a year before a leap year.

Bet that rides, just awesome....

I like the Old Milwaukee NA if i drink a NA beverage.