Jeepmaniac2 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I'm looking for some advice. Last week I paint fixed the rear bed of my Comanche, and when looking for a replacement right rear fender flare, the MOPAR salesman told me that this part was discontinued years ago. I saw that the Cherokee fender flares look the same, but don't know if they fit my Comanche without modifications. Please, those who knows the answer, tell me if its possible to install the flares from a Cherokee, including the mounting brackets. I'll appreciate the help. Jeep on!!!! :popcorn: Easy to be a truck. Hard to be a Jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 pretty sure theyre different sizes. eagle compared the two side by side not to long ago and the comanche one was alot higher/longer IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 They are not the same. The Comanche flare is both longer and higher. http://comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1427 Search is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepmaniac2 Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Sure that the MJ rear wheel well is bigger that the Cherokee? Thanks for the advice, because I didn't notice that detail... In that case, I'll need to repair the actual fender flare, right? Or are there someone who sell one right flare with brackets in good conditions?? BTW, what means IIRC?? Again, thanks for the advice!! :waving: pretty sure theyre different sizes.eagle compared the two side by side not to long ago and the comanche one was alot higher/longer IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 the rears from an xj will not work no matter the year or style, only the fronts. i hear/saw that yj or tj ones look good as long as you don't mind doing a little bit of moddin. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 The MJ wheel wells are too big to accomidate the XJ flares in the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod Jeep Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I was thinking they were different, but I didn't wanna speak up cuz I didn't know for sure. Now you know. :D 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
square Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 The MJ rear fender flairs are bigger then XJ rear fender flairs.. I sold my last pair to an XJ guy so he could cut the XJ wheel well and put the MJ fair on and still make it look stock. And sorry I do not have pic's and to get them would be 5 hours of driving :redX: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 IIRC = If I Recall Correctly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boiler74 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I need to buy all 4 flares. The fronts are easy enough to come by, but I can't find the rears. Where can I buy the stock looking ones? Or is there a better alternative? My little MJ project is just getting started, and if I have to do any cutting before doing a paint job, I'd like to know. All advice appreciated. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounty Hunter Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Check with local body shops, they should have a source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JpDrvr51 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Has anyone used these? Bushwacker cutouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 i might have to look into those. what site did you find em on? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Those are Bushwackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boiler74 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Thanks Bounty Hunter. I hadn't thought about that. The Bushwacker flares look good if you have a lift and big tires. That's not on the plan right now. And they're expensive..... close to $400. A little out of my price range. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 thanks boiler74. now i don't have to go look up the price on those. same for me, WAY too much for those. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 The Chrysler part numbers are: 5AG28JX9 (Right rear) 5AG29JX9 (Left rear) They appear to still be available through http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ About $58 each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 The Chrysler part numbers are:5AG28JX9 (Right rear) 5AG29JX9 (Left rear) They appear to still be available through http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ About $58 each Heh, heh ... That's just the price for two flares. Each flare needs three (3) retainer plates with the studs. A set of three will set you back more than the cost of the flare. The studs are 5mm -- good luck finding 5mm flange nuts to put on 'em. Unless you're looking to restore the truck, IMHO you're better off using Wrangler flares, or buying some of that universal stuff that JC Whitney sells in rolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DansGreyMj Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Thanks Bounty Hunter. I hadn't thought about that. The Bushwacker flares look good if you have a lift and big tires. That's not on the plan right now. And they're expensive..... close to $400. A little out of my price range. J u can get em cheaper thru rustys or ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 i only have the plastic flares on my 86. i then used stainless bolts, fender washers, and lock nuts to connect them. will get pics once i get my truck back from the shop. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 i only have the plastic flares on my 86. i then used stainless bolts, fender washers, and lock nuts to connect them. will get pics once i get my truck back from the shop. Alex I've seen that done. It works ... not quite as rigid as the factory installation and tends to collect a lot of gunk where you may not want a lot of gunk, but okay for wheeling. However, the original question specified "including the mounting brackets" so I felt I should clarify that they are sold separately from the flares. The inner liners are also separate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepmaniac2 Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 I really appreciate all of you, specially to Eagle and Pete, the input received for this matter related to the flares. The alternative of searching them on the website "chyslerpartsdirect" sounds fine, i'll try the OEM, because even though the modifications looks awesome, like those bushwacker flares, I don't like to cut the wells. I like the MJ still looking stock, not modified. But if anyone knows how i can put bucket seats on my Comanche, without big modifications and too much soldering (and which seat are most recommendable), is welcome to contribute with their ideas!!!! Thanks to all!! Jeep on!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOMJ87 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Yopu can get stock MJ seats from A JY Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Yopu can get stock MJ seats from A JY Cole Who/what is A JY? Jeepmaniac2, If you do go OEM, here are the part numbers for the brackets (if you haven't found them yet). 55003232 Front Right 55003233 Front Left 55003234 Center (same both sides) 55003236 Rear Right 55003237 Rear Left And they're $10.53 each so bank on ~$65 as Eagle stated earlier. Ahh the cost of staying stock. But I agree with you, I like the stock look. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4play Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 JY is JunkYard; not to be confused with a YJ. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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