flushpuppyTRB Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jteckmann Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 what are the engine/tranny combos in each truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaterjeep Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flushpuppyTRB Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jteckmann Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-600JeepMJ Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 :jump: the more MJ you have the better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 :jump: the more MJ you have the better :agree: :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 what's wrong with the engine on the parts truck? Blown up? or just not running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_wizard_of_fire Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 buy it, and make your money back by selliny the taillights on fleabay! :clapping: :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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