AMCJeepMJ Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Is that an 87? or is that an 86? :hmm:Nice clean MJ BTW, welcome aboard Thanks! Oregon title states 1987. H in the 10th position on the VIN confirms indeed 1987: 1JXXXXXXXHT001663. :thumbsup: What is not shown, however is the dent on the drivers' side. The guy I purchased it from was stationed at Ellsworth AFB and it was struck while parked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Is that an 87? or is that an 86? :hmm:Nice clean MJ BTW, welcome aboard Thanks! Oregon title states 1987. H in the 10th position on the VIN confirms indeed 1987: 1JXXXXXXXHT001663. :thumbsup: What is not shown, however is the dent on the drivers' side. The guy I purchased it from was stationed at Ellsworth AFB and it was struck while parked. That'll probably buff right out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I bought an 89' Pioneer 4.0L 2wd for $2,500 off Craigslist. No rust that I can find except for a little on the tailgate handle. Seems to runs well so far and leaks a small bit of oil near the distributor but doesn't seem to be a big deal. I'm having the front brakes and rotors replaced next week along with a new front windshield. So basically I spent $3,000 for a 89' Jeep with a rebuilt engine and tranny. Not sure if I got a good deal or not but I love this truck so far. Pictures to follow soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncmountainMJ Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Hey guy's I'm new here but thought Id put up my Comanche. She's not much to look at but has an excellent drivetrain. I just bought it last week for 500 so I wasnt expectng much but I'm happy with it and have some ideas in mind for it.. here's some pics for ya... Any help or advice would be appreciated since most of what I have learned has come from forums like this .I also own a 98 TJ thats soon to go under the knife for som other mods so I plan on making the MJ my DD/Light trail rig. Here are some pics of my TJ posing.... Well hope to see ya on the trails sometime..... Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Best advice I can give is: ask questions. :thumbsup: We'll do our best to steer you clear of any pitfalls and keep your truck on the road (or off the road as the case may be :D ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr4x4 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 its been a while since I have posted here she is and the tj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 here's mine not much to look at since I'm just starting a frame up resto but anyway \ antidisestablishmentarianism ya think :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 antidisestablishmentarianism ya think :D I think you are missing some shackles. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 What are your plans for it in the long run? Are you going to start a build thread or have you already and I just havent been there yet? :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 i already have its called "my jeep project" :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 antidisestablishmentarianism ya think :D I think you are missing some shackles. Willy huh?? i didnt think a 2wd had shackles?? idk youve got me wondering now plz help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 antidisestablishmentarianism ya think :D I think you are missing some shackles. Willy huh?? i didnt think a 2wd had shackles?? idk youve got me wondering now plz help Leaf springs need shackles, it doesn't matter if the vehicle is 2WD or 4WD. As their length grows and shrinks with the cycling of the suspension they need something to pivot on, the shackles. Without shackles the ride will be horrible and you will eventually destroy something. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 the 3 mjs ive had didnt have shackles out back i just ste it up as it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 That's weird. :hmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellBent Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 hey everybody. new here, just picked up a comanche(finally!) a couple weeks ago. been trying to find one off and on for the last couple years. have had a few xj's, still have one-a '96, although my original desire was for an mj. been on naxja for a while now, but time to join The Comanche Club. '89 long bed, 4.0, 4x4, manual trans(ba-10 unfortunately), d35, power nothing-just the way i like it. picked it up for $900. it had been sitting for a couple years under a tree. it was nasty-filthy. got a few minor issues to sort out, mostly dried out seals and the like. pretty straight and original, no rust-except for surface scratches here and there. i'm pretty stoked with it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 clean looking truck, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 looks good :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Wish i could find a truck like that under a tree....Looks like a Great find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazjeeper Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Just got this old 89 last week. its a 2x4 needs some work. 4.0L 5 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche09 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Another MJ Rescued! :thumbsup: Picked here up this 4th of July :USAflag: I wish I had my digicam when I bought her to do a before and after. The paint was the original and was in very sad shape with surface rust in many places, especialy the roof. Bought her from the original owner w/ 100,383 miles. Wife and kids nicknamed her "Mater" from the Cars movie. So I took her down to bare metal, primed and repainted with Tractor Supply Co. Truck and Trailer Paint. Got the chrome parts from the JY. So far I've done: -Cluster swap (for tach) -Open Cooling system upgrade -New Headliner -New back glass -V8 ZJ Front Sway bar Going to eventually swap in and AX-15 and 4WD. Then maybe a 3" lift :chillin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazjeeper Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I just picked up an 88 4.0l auto and a 4x4 4.0L 5 speed that s a parts jeep. the 88 is in great shape. just needs a bit of body work becasue the guy slid into a gardrail with it. pics to cme soon as I get them home next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seebold Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 You have one nice ride there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olbluemj Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 88 Comanche Base Model ShortBed 4x4 w/ 2.5L and 4 speed manual, 149k. Winch bumper with old TX2 winch that needs rebuilding, and i just installed a cb radio. Plans for 3-4 inch lift on 31's or 32's, swap ax4 for ax5 and re-gear (4.88's?). Picked her up a few months ago, she needs love that i'm willing to give, just redid the headliner (thanks comanche club!) for 20 bucks from joanns fabrics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Nice lookin' truck. :thumbsup: Just don't spend any money regearing that Dana 35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Like that old school winch - looks tuff. What part of WA are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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