buddy208 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 i need to know if all cherokee parts fit a comanche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 ALL is a very broad term. What are you looking to swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 The good part is the list of what won't swap is shorter than what will. Generally speaking, everything in the engine bay and front suspension is all the same, provided you're in the same year range. ALL front axles are interchangeable, with minor differences that aren't a problem. Engine bays are the same, front clip is the same, hood is the same. We'll be able to tell you for sure if you tell us what part you're talking about specifically. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driverdave Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 so far my 87 XJ from the front doors forward every thing fits my 89 MJ. front seats, dash, drive train ( engine, tranny, transfer, front drive shatf) , front axle, rear needs spring and shock mounts re located but thats usable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Seats are not a direct fit, but can be put in with minor modifications. XJ and MJ roofs and floors are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy208 Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 well i just bought one yesterday that in pretty good shape for michigan and it has a 4 cylinder 2wd so i was just going to buy a cheap cherokee and swap the axles tranny engine so i need to know what year i need to buy my is a 89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 well i just bought one yesterday that in pretty good shape for michigan and it has a 4 cylinder 2wd so i was just going to buy a cheap cherokee and swap the axles tranny engine so i need to know what year i need to buy my is a 89 Any from '87-'90 should work if you are keeping the 2.5L. But beware that if you are going to swap in a 4.0L, you will need the harness also. So if you want to do basically a whole drivetrain swap, you can get into the '91-'92's. Just swap the vehicle harness also. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy208 Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy208 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 would a 93 cherokee work on a comanche just the engine and what is that high output thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 would a 93 cherokee work on a comanche just the engine and what is that high output thing No you will need computer and wiring harness. High Output is when Jeep changed the injectors, ecu, intake manifold, and cylinder head (I'm pretty sure) It would be better if you got the whole Jeep and swapped one to the other.. Also the underdash harness is different, along with speedo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy208 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 its the whole cherokee with a 4.0l and i want to swap it over to my 89 comanche so that won't work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 its the whole cherokee with a 4.0l and i want to swap it over to my 89 comanche so that won't work If you have the complete XJ then you will be able to swap everything over.. You might have to do something about a driveshaft for the rear though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 You are starting with a 4-cylinder MJ and swapping in a 6-cylinder engine, so you will have to change the computer and engine control harness anyway. Going to an HO won't be THAT much more work ... but you will have to be aware of the differences from the Renix system to the Chrysler (HO) system. Keep in mind that, although any XJ front axle will bolt into any MJ, there were a couple of changes over the years affecting hubs, rotors, calipers and steering knuckles. Short version -- keep ALL of the above from the same year and you're okay. Once you swap an axle, be sure you're using calipers that belong with that axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 You will also need to swap in a 4.0 fuel pump as the TBI 2.5 pump doesn't have the same pressure.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy208 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 So that 93 cherokee will work if i take all the wiring and computer with it and about how long do the 6 cylinders last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 So that 93 cherokee will work if i take all the wiring and computer with it and about how long do the 6 cylinders last ~eternity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmj Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 So that 93 cherokee will work if i take all the wiring and computer with it and about how long do the 6 cylinders last I hope its a real long time the one i plan on transplanting already has 265k on it. :nuts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 So that 93 cherokee will work if i take all the wiring and computer with it and about how long do the 6 cylinders last As long as you can take care of them. oil changes every 2,500 is what I do. I currently own a '93 with 286,000 miles and running strong. Just uses a little oil(as expected at that milage). Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy208 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 yea my family has a 93 Bonneville 3800 series motor with 286000 with nothing wrong with the engine it was always electrical or components on the motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 The 4.0 are usually good for 200000 or better depending on how well it was kept up. They are a great high milage motor as long as the oil is changed regularly. They will have their share of oil leaks, but nothing that can't fairly easily be taken care of. I'm sure there are a few on here with even more than 200k on the clock. being a dealer tech, I see a bunch of cherokees, and grands with the 4.0 that people will just drive the wheels off of them with the trusty 4.0 still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy208 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 will the 93 cherokee work if i get the computer and does all the 4wd parts work too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 The rear drive shaft and rear axle will not work. Everything else will. You will have to find a 91 or 92 MJ fuel pump assembly. Despite what parts stores will tell you, they do not have them, and Cherokee ones will not work. The pumps are the same between Cherokee and Comanche, the assembly is not. Also the fuel level sender is different between Renix (86-90) and Chrysler (91-01). If you reuse your Comanche sender it will read backwards, and the resistance values are off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 So that 93 cherokee will work if i take all the wiring and computer with it and about how long do the 6 cylinders last I hope its a real long time the one i plan on transplanting already has 265k on it. :nuts: While it's out -- remove the oil pan, replace the main and rod bearings and the rear main seal, check the front seal and the vibration damper, then replace the pan using the newer one-piece pan gasket. You should then be good for another 200,000 miles if you stay on schedule withthe oil and filter changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy208 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 i need to know if a jeep wrangler front axle will fit my comanche and what year the wrangler has to be, also is a 2wd axle different from a 4wd cause i looked around and the 4wd axles are bigger than my 2wd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy208 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 also want to know if 3.56 gears would be enough for 31" tires with a 4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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