ShortyzKustomz Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Hey guys, I just signed up here and this is a great site for tech info and such. I'm currently looking at buying an MJ locally and am trying to find out stuff to look for before I go out and spend my $$$ The truck in question is an 88 Comanche Eliminator, 4.0, 5 speed, 2wd short bed. 123k miles, Georgia truck with no visible rust, Just faded paint. Aluminum wheels and new Goodyear Wranglers. Guy said he only used it to tow 2 vehicles, one of which was from Georgia to here in Va. So what things should I pay more attention to when I go and check it out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Take a small magnet to check for bondo/rust in the floors, rockers and above the flares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comancheman Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 id watch out for the tranny on that one. the manual transmissions in the comanches and early cherokees were made by peugot and don't hold up well to every day use never mind towing. luckily there are some good forums on swapping in the ax-15 tranny which is much better than the peugot and is easily found in the yj and cherokee. not sure what year they started using the ax-15 but I'm sure someone else can tell you on here. good luck and welcome to the club its a real good source for beginners like you and me. i hope u buy the comanche. i love mine and it doesnt even run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortyzKustomz Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 So the AX-15 can be used for both 2wd and 4wds? Do I need to find a 2wd one and what years should I be looking for. Also I'm reading that same methods for lifting work for both 2wd and 4wds? This is going to be my daily driver and it looks damn good for an 88 and price is very reasonable I pulled up the edge of the carpet and floorboards look very clean. I'm a body guy by trade so hopefully rust is a minimal and I can get out the dents and paint it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 yup, there are 2wd AX-15s out there. :D I got my hands on a 0 mile one a while back, but had to sell it to raise some funds. I do regret it. :( Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jage Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 floorboards...can't stress it enough, the carpet is really thick and can hide big problems. usually just outside the frame rail goes first on the driver's side, you probably have to look under the truck to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod Jeep Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 :agree: and welcome to the board! :cheers: 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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