clarkerussell Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 A friend of mine just wrecked (totaled) his 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport (4.0L, 4x2, Auto, 56K miles) and can buy the salvaged car for $1200 from the insurance company. He doesn't want to buy it, but offered it to me. As I have a 1988 Jeep Comanche (4.0, 4x2, Manual), I was wondering if any of the mechanical parts would be of any use. I've considered a 4X4 swap in the past, but his is an Auto and I have a manual. Regardless, before I let it slip away, I thought I'd run it by you guys first. Oh, the damage is to the front of the car, but I don't know the full extent other than it was bad enough for the airbags to go off. Thanks. Clarke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackedmj Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I think it would be an awesome swap to put the entire late model drivetrain into a Comanche, you'd have to swap everything, harness and all , it should be a pretty much bolt in deal. Then you'd be back to 56k miles 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 The front axle will be a HP 30, trans is an aw4 (indestructible)it should be a 23 spline np231 (stronger then the older ones) The 8.25 rear is just as strong as a d44. Interior will be nicer, and should fit. For airbags to go off, isnot that big of a deal. They are also right pricey, and can quickly total out an older vehicle. IMHO 1200 is a bit high, especailly considering the headache with a salvage titale you get. I have bought wholeunwrecked xj's in the 97 +98 vintages for less then 500 bucks before. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 will the newer style heat/ac controls in the 97+ dashes work with the renix era system? I'm curiois, couse I'd love to have dials and a real fan off switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatchetMJ Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I personally wouldn't pay that much for it....I bought one wrecked but a few years older than that for $150. I wouldn't pay more the $500 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I agree. If it was 4wd, then that's something, but you can get a rebuilt non-H.O. block for less than that and then NOT have to completely gut your MJ. Jeep on! --Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkerussell Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 I don't know what I was thinking... it is a 4x4... Does that change the equation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 How bad was the front end hit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkerussell Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 How bad was the front end hit? I don't know as I haven't seen any pictures yet. He T-Boned a Ford Explorer and both were totaled. I think I'll pass since the radiator is probably blow and who knows what else happened. If he were rear ended it might be a different story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I certainly wouldn't buy it sight unseen. It could be fine, but if the engine or front axle were impacted, that *could* spell disaster for other parts in the drivetrain. Jeep on! --Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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