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[MtnClimber]

So I finally experienced the infamous death wobble today (after several years of hearing about it.) It shook so bad it broke my speedometer cable where it attaches to the back of the cluster.

My 88 Comanche has 4 new ball joints, and fairly new shocks (w/in 2 yrs) including the steering stabilizer, along w/a new trackbar.

 

 

 

Where should I start looking for a new speedo cable? The sqaure end still spins but I've had no luck with superglueing the end back on.

[relyt120]

Where should I start looking for a new speedo cable? The sqaure end still spins but I've had no luck with superglueing the end back on.

 

at the jy. i believe the 4wd one is longer but will work on 2wd truck; but not vice-versa.

 

edit: someone had said they found one at some autp parts store but all i could ever find was one with a screw on connector, which is not correct.

[MtnClimber]

Mine is 4wd. Would one work from a era-correct XJ?

[relyt120]

:oops: I am not sure about that, hopefully someone else will chime in.

[54bobby]

rock auto has them.

[MtnClimber]

Tried to order from RockAuto. Currently unavailable. Go figure. But for $20, I added my email to the wait list

[54bobby]

just googled comanche speedometor cable and got like 5 hits including rock auto. try it out.

[jimoshel]

Mine is 4wd. Would one work from a era-correct XJ?

Yes

[Keyav8r]

Jackson & Son Jeep Parts - Talladega, AL - (256) 362-7772

NOS Jeep parts. I've bought a 4WD speedo cable and an exhaust manifold from him for my 88 MJ. Pricing as good as (usually better than) online stores. Takes VISA and MC, not AMEX. I believe he will ship. If he has something you need and won't ship, PM me and we'll work it out to get it shipped. He's about 45 minutes from my work.

[nitroxsteve]

Part number 03269 at Advance Auto $20.89 It fit my 88 fine in both 2wd and 4wd arrangements.

[MtnClimber]

Part number 03269 at Advance Auto $20.89 It fit my 88 fine in both 2wd and 4wd arrangements.

 

Perfect. That's the same Dorman number that RockAuto showed. I'll call my local Advance in the mernin.

 

Thanks for all the input everyone! Greatly appreciated!

 

Keyav8r: If Advance falls thru, I'll be in contact w you. I'd love to go down there, watch a race, grab some Jeep parts. 2 birds w one stone, haha

[onlyinajeep726]

Well, for your DW issue, check out the link in my signature below.

[MtnClimber]

Well, for your DW issue, check out the link in my signature below.

 

Thank you sir, that link has been bookmarked :thumbsup:

[onlyinajeep726]

Thank you sir, that link has been bookmarked :thumbsup:

 

Yessir!

[MtnClimber]

Just ordered from Advance Auto. $22.88. Should be in on Sunday. Lets hope it's the right one...

[MtnClimber]

So I just pulled my speedo cable out. It measures 74" long and is just the right length.

Advance Auto shows it being 94" long (Dorman # 03269)

RockAuto shows it 96" long (Dorman # 03269)

 

Both are going to be waaay too long.

 

Napa (BK 6151606) shows one being 87" long but it claims it's the lower cable (and w/cruise, which I do not have) and the cluster end is threaded vs. the push on type. my 2 spare clusters are both push on type as well.

 

Any suggestions/idea's? :???:

[nitroxsteve]

I used the one from advance and I' sure it was longer just not sure how much. I had plenty of room for the extra cable. I pushed a little more into the engine compartment and a bigger bend in the rear section. I have about 10K miles on it with no problems.