Harry O Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I purchased the truck about two weeks ago on a whim. It runs great and I don't have any complaints other than I am new to the Jeep world and I am very unfamiliar with what the truck is equipped with. I tried to decode the VIN and did alot of research online but I figured that I would ask the pro's. I would basically like to know if you guys can tell me what is original and what has been swapped out? What tranny, transfer case, and axles do I have? Has the interior been swapped out? I contacted Chrysler about the VIN and I have a build sheet. It says that the truck was 2wd. Who ever owned it before me has done 2wd to 4wd conversion. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Front Rear And here is the build sheet from Chrysler Thank you for contacting the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center regarding your 1989 Jeep Comanche. We are pleased to provide the VIN code information per your request. According to our records, your VIN included the following: 1= U.S. J= Jeep 7= Truck F= GVWR T= Cherokee, Comanche, 2WD 3= Pioneer, Islander 6= Conventional Cab L= 4.0 Liter MPI 6= N/A K= 1989 L= Toledo #1 433325= Assembly Plant Numbers Buildsheet: ADB Protection Group ALN Spring Special White Appearance Grp APAS Monotone Paint BAYP 105 Amp Alternator BCYP BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes BJAS BKPS 10x2.5 Rear Drum Brakes CBAP Straight Back Bench Seat CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area CLAP Front Floor Mats CSRS Passenger Assist Handles CUMS Mini Floor Console DBBC All Manual Transmissions DDX 5-Speed HD Manual Transmission DMMS 3.07 Rear Axle Ratio DRJS 175MM Rear Axle EAAC All Engines EAFC ERB GACS Tinted Glass Windows GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass GEHS Fixed Door Vent Glass GFDA Rear Sliding Window GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror GRZP Left Remote Mirror GSZP Right Remote Control Mirror GTZA Manual Remote Mirrors HAA Air Conditioning JAAS Instrument Panel JAYA Instrument Cluster w/Tach JBDS JCAS 85 MPH Primary Speedometer JGBP Digital Clock JHAA Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers JJAS Cigar Lighter JKBS Inst Panel Mounted Hood Release KKFS K2XS K3RS LAFS Key in Ign/Seat Belt Warning Buzzer LAPS Shift Indicator Warning Lamp LBCS Glove Box Lamp LCJS LMAS Halogen Headlamps MBJS Black Front Bumper MB1S Black Front Bumper MCAP Front Bumper Guards MDAP Front License Plate Bracket MFGS Body Color Headlamp Bezels MHAS Black Windshield Moldings MMCS Upper Door Frame Moldings MMGS Belt Moldings MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding MMPP NAAS Federal Emissions NBAS NBKS EVAP Control System NDAS Catalytic Converter NF2S 18.5 Gallon Fuel Tank PE4 QE4S RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles RABA AM/FM Radio RCDP 4 Speakers SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering SCES 2-Spoke Soft Feel Steering Wheel SFAS Standard Duty Shock Absorbers SGAS Rear Shock Absorbers TAAC All Tires TBCS Compact Spare Tire TBMS Tire Carrier Winch TMWA P215/75R15 OWL All Terrain Tires WJM 15X7.0 Chrome Wheels XBSS Pickup Box XFAS -35F Protection Anti-Freeze YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications Thanks again for your email. Sincerely, Chris Customer Service Representative Chrysler Customer Assistance Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 HOLY FREAKING PRETTY :drool: Transmission is the shotty Peugoet BA 10/5. T-case is an NP231. Front axle is a Dana 30, rear is a Dana 35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Lets see, Trans appears to be a Peugeot BA/10-5, T-case is an NP231, Front axle dana 30, rear dana 35. Interior was changed, according to the build sheet it came with a bench and mini console. All the chrome has been swapped on, says the front used to be color matched. Slider is original, vent windows aren't. Overall though original or not, thats a very sweet looking truck, and your interior is a mirror image of mine bit tan. Sweet truck man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Welcome to the club and WOW what a beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 The build sheet also says that you have rack and pinion steering. :nuts: Sure is a nice truck though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Awesome :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Idk 4 paying as much as u did but it is one hell of a truck. hears what i saw with out reading the build list was newer 97 dash trim (wood) tool box/bed liner every thing chrome paint job seats idk about that steering wheel shifter nob radio mats idk about any thing else hope i was a help ps great find omg :drool: welcome to the club :waving: Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Ok the more I look at this the more I like the chrome and since the only factory rear bumpers left are chrome I just might have to consider being a chrome freek myself. :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88MJXLS Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 :drool: Amazing truck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james750 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Idk 4 paying as much as u did but it is one hell of a truck. hears what i saw with out reading the build list was newer 97 dash trim (wood) tool box/bed liner every thing chrome paint job seats idk about that steering wheel shifter nob radio mats idk about any thing else hope i was a help ps great find omg :drool: welcome to the club :waving: Brandon Steering wheel is original, and the dash trim is not 97, 97's had a completely different interior and dash. The dash trim piece had to come from a pre 97 XJ, and IIRC (don't quote me on this) the Briarwood and the Wagoneer XJ's had the wood dash trim. The pedal covers do not appear original either, but who cares about those anyway. EDIT: BTW, that is a really clean truck you have there. :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Idk 4 paying as much as u did but it is one hell of a truck. hears what i saw with out reading the build list was newer 97 dash trim (wood) tool box/bed liner every thing chrome paint job seats idk about that steering wheel shifter nob radio mats idk about any thing else hope i was a help ps great find omg :drool: welcome to the club :waving: Brandon Steering wheel is original, and the dash trim is not 97, 97's had a completely different interior and dash. The dash trim piece had to come from a pre 97 XJ, and IIRC (don't quote me on this) the Briarwood and the Wagoneer XJ's had the wood dash trim. The pedal covers do not appear original either, but who cares about those anyway. EDIT: BTW, that is a really clean truck you have there. :drool: thanks for the fix now i know :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Idk 4 paying as much as u did but it is one hell of a truck. hears what i saw with out reading the build list was newer 97 dash trim (wood) tool box/bed liner every thing chrome paint job seats idk about that steering wheel shifter nob radio mats idk about any thing else hope i was a help ps great find omg :drool: welcome to the club :waving: Brandon Steering wheel is original, and the dash trim is not 97, 97's had a completely different interior and dash. The dash trim piece had to come from a pre 97 XJ, and IIRC (don't quote me on this) the Briarwood and the Wagoneer XJ's had the wood dash trim. The pedal covers do not appear original either, but who cares about those anyway. EDIT: BTW, that is a really clean truck you have there. :drool: thanks for the fix now i know :banana: Yet another correction. That Wood dash came on XJ's with the "Country package". Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquaro Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Dang ! that's one pretty Comanche , :thumbsup: good find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 You have foglight, defrost and rear wiper switches from a XJ, but no fogs, defrost or rear wiper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craft86MJ Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 So whats the first mod gonna be? :brows: Nice Comanche by the way :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Looks pretty good to me. As noted above, it appears some dash trim was swapped in from an up-model Cherokee. The front grille and bumper look original to me. The rims and the rear bumper are aftermarket. The shift knob is aftermarket, and so are the cup holders on the center console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kastein Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Looks like you're missing the Comanche badges from the fenders. Also, I could swear I have seen that one posted on here before. Did you pick it up from a dealer who had placed an entirely unreasonable price tag on it? I think it may have been wrecked but whoever put it back together did a pretty nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james750 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Idk 4 paying as much as u did but it is one hell of a truck. hears what i saw with out reading the build list was newer 97 dash trim (wood) tool box/bed liner every thing chrome paint job seats idk about that steering wheel shifter nob radio mats idk about any thing else hope i was a help ps great find omg :drool: welcome to the club :waving: Brandon Steering wheel is original, and the dash trim is not 97, 97's had a completely different interior and dash. The dash trim piece had to come from a pre 97 XJ, and IIRC (don't quote me on this) the Briarwood and the Wagoneer XJ's had the wood dash trim. The pedal covers do not appear original either, but who cares about those anyway. EDIT: BTW, that is a really clean truck you have there. :drool: thanks for the fix now i know :banana: Yet another correction. That Wood dash came on XJ's with the "Country package". Rob L. Did they also come on Briarwood/Wagoneer XJ's or are they exclusive that that trim package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry O Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Well thanks to all for helping me identify what has been swapped. I think the first order of business now that I have researched a little more is to swap the tranny. I am headed to some of the local junk yards this weekend to see what I can find. I would also like to thank everyone for the warm welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Did they also come on Briarwood/Wagoneer XJ's or are they exclusive that that trim package? "They" above referred to XJs with the wood grain dash bezel. That trim also came on the early XJ Wagoneers. I had a 1984 that came with that trim. This truck is too nice to modify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Did that Jeep come from a car lot in North GA? The "Jeep Store" maybe. If it did check everything on it. They are a VERY shady dealership. I think that is the truck my buddy at Fortech in Roswell GA put the YJ rear bumper on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 You have foglight, defrost and rear wiper switches from a XJ, but no fogs, defrost or rear wiper. also it looks likethere may be the "power /comfort" switch for an aw4 but the trucks a 5 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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