jeffheffe Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I have a 1987 Comanche Pioneer. I'd like to find a camper shell. The dimensions are 62" x 73", roughly. Are there any other smaller trucks that would have a camper that fits? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Not to be an @$$...This has been asked and answered before. I "think" some years of S10 shells fit, but are lacking in height. I have a 1987 Comanche Pioneer. I'd like to find a camper shell. The dimensions are 62" x 73", roughly. Are there any other smaller trucks that would have a camper that fits? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffheffe Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Ahh, got it. Newbie here. Thanks, will delete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Not to be an @$$...This has been asked and answered before. Jeez dude, if people only asked questions that had never been asked, there wouldn't be much of a forum, would there!!? You scared off a noob!! I'd like to know the answer too. I've looked far and wide for a shell that actually fits and looks good. The people listing on CL just say "off a Chevy" or "fits any small truck". Nobody prints dimensions. Very frustrating. I don't know if there is a perfect shell for an MJ. S-10...too short height wise (and narrow)...older Yota, wrong angle at cab...I even tried one off an Isuzu truck...too narrow. The only one that I've seen actually fit are the aluminum ones. I don't personally like those, but they're light...seems like they'd be noisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Sorry if I came over as harsh - not my intention. That is why I provided an answer to his question. Best place to look for a shell is here on the ComancheClub and then on Craigslist. Trouble is, most likely you will have to travel if you find a Comanche specific shell. When looking for an S10 shell as a replacement, I would use Craigslist and ask the seller to measure the length and width of his shell to get an idea if it was close to fitting before I drove out to see the shell. There is an old post I will attempt to find with the years and dimensions of the S10 shell that does fit the Comanche bed. The last shell I got for my Commanche was on CraigsList, BUT someone on the ComancheClub had reposted the CL ad here. Then I found it here and drove 300 miles to get the shell. Not to be an @$$...This has been asked and answered before. Jeez dude, if people only asked questions that had never been asked, there wouldn't be much of a forum, would there!!? You scared off a noob!! I'd like to know the answer too. I've looked far and wide for a shell that actually fits and looks good. The people listing on CL just say "off a Chevy" or "fits any small truck". Nobody prints dimensions. Very frustrating. I don't know if there is a perfect shell for an MJ. S-10...too short height wise (and narrow)...older Yota, wrong angle at cab...I even tried one off an Isuzu truck...too narrow. The only one that I've seen actually fit are the aluminum ones. I don't personally like those, but they're light...seems like they'd be noisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJeepMJ Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Tactical placement of small dynamat [or equivalent] squares should take care of quite a bit of noise from an aluminum canopy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 http://comancheclub.com/topic/20447-camper-sheltopper-fitment/ The 93 and below S10 toppers fit the closest to the real thing. But as stated, they are not tall enough and the cab angle is different. It just doesn't look right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Lots of good info and pictures here: http://comancheclub.com/topic/20947-pictures-of-comanches-with-toppers/ :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Something I've been wondering about, why does my owner's manual say I shouldn't put a truck bed camper on my MJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Something I've been wondering about, why does my owner's manual say I shouldn't put a truck bed camper on my MJ? Because it raises the center of gravity considerably and the lawyers didn't want Jeep to be responsible when somebody tipped one over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJs4Ever Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Hi guys I'm also looking for a shell. Built a wooden one that was a 300 lb monster. Outside dimensions are 60" x 75" and yea I had an S-10 one on my longbed and it was too dang low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opsled Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 We've got at least one here for a long bed. Black good shape. Send a pm to jeepcomj if interested. opsled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayzauto Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I got one off my 91 mj base idk the dims but I'm willing to part with it. Where ha located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rearview Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I think Leer still has the molds but you have to special order and spend some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siopposition Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I have one that fits on my 90 swb that I can part with for cheap if anybody needs one. I'm in southernish California. Death valley area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris71 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 there a web site called http://www.truckinamerica.com/toppers/BedSize.htmthers a list of trucks and bed sizes there . here's a few for short beds most are only 20" tall that could fit the comanche model year length width height cab degree nissansb/rc 83-84 743/4 60 20 4 nissansb/kc 85-86 75 60 20 6 nissansb/kc/biglite 94-95 743/4 60 20 4 mazdasb/rc/ec 94-05 75 60 201/2 n/a s-10 sb/xc 82-93 743/4 60 20 4 these were just a few that i found that could work not perfect most are short height wise . thought i'd post what i found cause i'm looking for one and the mazda sb rc/ec 94-05 looks to be the best fit for my 87 comanche swb . hope this helps ya'll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper35nj Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't the Dodge Dakota beds the same dimensions as Comanches? I almost bought the bed AND shell from one about a year ago, I kinda wish I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassyfoto Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Chris71 has already posted the same website that I used. I looked at several possible cap shells, but as already stated the height was an issue. I kept looking on Craigslist and finally after 15 months one showed up. Drove 50 miles and bought it. You may need top be patient, but they keep showing up if you look long enough and try several craigslist locations around your home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris71 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris71 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 well chopper35nj just posted part of that list of bed sizes , for me the dodge is way to long and a couple inches wider height looks good , like i was saying before the mazda's are really close if you don't mind a half inch differance in height and 1/2 wider , so a mazda camper shell would work for me , here in my neck of the woods there's not many comanche's around . heck sometimes i think i'm the only one town except that white long bed i see once a year lol. anyways i don't think i would ever find a comanche top here , so i look for close enough . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I have an aluminum topper that I swap back and forth between my S10 and Chief, I aint never rode in the bed long enough to know if it's tinny or loud, doubt I could hear it over the Guarddogs anyways... far as the look, the topper serves 2 trucks, looks fine on both, and it was cheap, $50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91 manche eliminator Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Picked up a shell off a ranger that fits almost perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I have a shell for an Isuzu truck that fits pretty good. I was told it was a MJ shell but it turned out not to be. It fits really good and is hard to notice the cab is slightly narrower. http://comancheclub.com/topic/20947-pictures-of-comanches-with-toppers/?p=519486 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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