86 to 88 parts swap

[flushpuppyTRB]

I'm new, just got my first 1988 comanche for $500, and the opportunity has arisen to buy a 1986 with a non-working engine just for parts. I am wondering what parts do not directly swap from an 86 to an 88

[jteckmann]

what are the engine/tranny combos in each truck?

[beaterjeep]

Essentially everything can be swapped over. The main differences are the radiator core support and hood are different. They can be swapped, but it would be taking a step backwards in safety, as the '86 used a center mounted latch system and the '87+ used one latch on each corner of the hood. If the motor/trans setup is the same, most everything is interchangable as well. In other words, if it's a good deal, GRAB IT and don't second guess yourself.

 

Also, welcome to our little corner of insanity!

[flushpuppyTRB]

what are the engine/tranny combos in each truck?

 

I'm more talking about body parts, the bed on mine is pretty rusty and the new one is in good shape.

[jteckmann]

what are the engine/tranny combos in each truck?

 

I'm more talking about body parts, the bed on mine is pretty rusty and the new one is in good shape.

 

Oh, cool. Yeah - what beaterjeep said, the vast majority of body and interior parts from the cab forward will swap over, besides the difference in the hood & rad support like he mentioned.

 

But all '86's were long beds. If the '88 is also, then the swap should be easy. If the '88 is a shortbed, I'm not sure how involved it is. They're different wheelbases.

[-600JeepMJ]

:jump: the more MJ you have the better

[Wildman]

:jump: the more MJ you have the better

 

 

:agree: :yes:

[Pete M]

what's wrong with the engine on the parts truck? Blown up? or just not running?

[the_wizard_of_fire]

buy it, and make your money back by selliny the taillights on fleabay! :clapping: :rotf: