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Hi Guys, I've been drooling over Comanche's on this website for quite some time, and I am very close to joining the club but wanted to reach out and ask some advice before the plunge. I want an MJ for use in light off roading, hunting, fishing, and daily driving 100+ miles five days per week. My dream MJ daily driver is based on two vehicles that I have modified and owned for years: 2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited - I swapped the NP231 for a NP242. Works great in MN winters. 1983 300TD - Auto to 5 speed manual swap. Fantastic car, returns 30+ MPG's on freeway. The line up for my MJ is this: 617 Mercedes Diesel engine swap - Using Koch enterprises kit - http://www.mercedesdiesel4x4.com/ Full-Time 4WD Transfer case - Either NP242, NP229 or ? Looking for advice 5 Speed Manual - Looks like a few options, AX5, AX15, etc. Looking for advice 97+ Interior Swap - Would like to, but this may complicate things too much. Looking for advice WVO Conversion - Homebrew conversion using state of the art components. I've owned a Benz on WVO, this is very practical given the miles I drive Currently I'm looking at buying a 1986 MJ to start my project. It has the 4 cylinder and AX4 transmission. The owner does not know the TC type, I will hopefully go see it this weekend. My questions are: Wanting a 5 speed with full-time 4WD (for MN winter driving) should I attempt an AX15 upgrade with 242 Transfer Case or should I upgrade the AX4 to AX5 and get a 228/229 Transfer case? 97+ interior swap does look fantastic but can it be done in conjunction with the diesel swap? Could I just put in ZJ buckets and it would look halfway decent without completely rebuilding? Rust proofing, if I coat the underside with POR 15/Miracle paint will I be able to drive this relatively worry free in MN winters? All this work I want a truck that will last. Any other things to look out for before buying the 1986 MJ? If I should pass and go for an 88+ MJ please let me know why. Thanks for any and all advice. You guys do great work restoring those MJ's, I hope to join the club soon!