Manche757 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Hi to all Comanche lovers, I just bought a 1989 Comanche but do not know which model it is. The seller's title does not indicate the model. Does anyone know how to find out? The truck has been repainted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 The black Comanche with my name is a 1987 that I have also but not the 1989. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Giving the specs can help narrow it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 There was usually a factory build sheet placed either under the seat (between the metal springs and the pad), or inside the drover's door, behind the trim panel. The eighth character of the VIN also indicates the trim package. What's your VIN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Vin number for the 89 is; 1J7FT36L4KL436210 A data base used by a State Farm agent shows it to be a 1990 but a 2013 North Carolina title and car CARFx show it to be a 1989. Trying to find out the model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 This is what I found for your VIN on one of the supposedly known accurate Jeep decoders: VIN : 1J7FT36L4KL436210Country : United StatesManufacturer : Jeep CorporationVehicle Type : TruckGross Vehicle Weight : 5001#-6000# : Comanche, Base, Metric Ton, Big Ton / Comanche, Custom, Metric Ton, Big Ton [2269/2722 Kg]Line (Body Type) : Comanche 4x2Series (Body Type) : Pioneer (M)Body Style : Truck, 2-door PickupEngine : 6 Cyl. 4.0 LiterCheck Digit : 4Year : 1989Plant Location : Toledo #1, Ohio, USASequential Serial Number : 436210Check Digit Test : VIN valide Do you have a D44 rear axle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 According to the VIN it's an '89 (K) Pioneer 2WD 4.0L, it's not a 5001-6000 GVWR, the following is from the '90 FSM, '89 had the same codes. It might have a D44, my '89 2WD Pioneer has a D44 with the 'F' designation, my '90 2WD Sportruck has a D35 also with the 'F' designation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 This is what I found for your VIN on one of the supposedly known accurate Jeep decoders: VIN : 1J7FT36L4KL436210 Country : United States Manufacturer : Jeep Corporation Vehicle Type : Truck Gross Vehicle Weight : 5001#-6000# : Comanche, Base, Metric Ton, Big Ton / Comanche, Custom, Metric Ton, Big Ton [2269/2722 Kg] Line (Body Type) : Comanche 4x2 Series (Body Type) : Pioneer (M) Body Style : Truck, 2-door Pickup Engine : 6 Cyl. 4.0 Liter Check Digit : 4 Year : 1989 Plant Location : Toledo #1, Ohio, USA Sequential Serial Number : 436210 Check Digit Test : VIN valide Do you have a D44 rear axle? can you please share which decoder you used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 http://www.uscars.biz/uscars.wordpress/jeep/vin-jeep/ It's in French. Paste in your VIN then click on response....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Wow. I am impressed that you found all that. I bought the truck 2 days ago. How do I find out it it has a D44 rear axle? Do you mind sharing the link to the site that you used? I tried to insert a pic of the truck but no luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 I see the French link. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Rear axle identification: http://www.800-923-jeep.com/techCorner/axle_id.cfm To post pictures they must be hosted on some other site such as photobucket.com and then the image URL is added to your message here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Thanks for that. I will have to look and see. Do you an opinion about which is better? Does it make a difference? Diff question: CARFx shows the original titling in 1989 and then retitled in 3013 to same owner when he moved to a diff state. (Then sold to a new car dealership and then to an independent used car dealership and then to me.) I believe I am the second owner. Do you know if CARFx shows all titling or is it likely to be spotty? Any other source to trace ownership? s/b 2013 but you know that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Read THIS. It will tell you some of the basics concerning the different MJ models and configurations. And yes, a Carfax report usually shows all the registered owners and titles (including salvage titles) for the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 There was usually a factory build sheet placed either under the seat (between the metal springs and the pad), or inside the drover's door, behind the trim panel. The eighth character of the VIN also indicates the trim package. What's your VIN? Mine was inside the passenger side door on my 88 Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opie Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Hi folks, I am considering buying a 91 that a friends father, who just passed away, bought about 4 years ago. It's a 7ft bed. 4wd, It is 4.0, 5spd stick, bench seat, crank windows with AC and tilt wheel. They say it is a "special edition" but I don't think so. I t has to be a pioneer or eliminator correct? Other than the vin, is there any way to tell? It has 171K on it. Garage kept. They want $2,500 for it. Drivers floor bucket is soft. Rocker panels need some loving and underneath it has the tradition 4.0 oil ooze. I had a Cherokee Sport 10 years ago and enjoyed the heck out of it. I always liked these trucks and the price seems right. Any thoughts from those in the know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 2500 is probably pretty close to what an original MJ in reasonable shape would go for. Pretty well all '91-'92's were special order, could be want they're talking about. Otherwise all the various names are really just trim packages, but if it's a special order they'd let you tick pretty well whatever boxes you wanted, so it mostly just comes down to the name. Got any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 It's not a Renix - that's a big plus - you can still get parts for it. W/o comprehensive pics we're just guessing. Invest in a Carfax report. It's worth the $$ for peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Hi folks, I am considering buying a 91 that a friends father, who just passed away, bought about 4 years ago. It's a 7ft bed. 4wd, It is 4.0, 5spd stick, bench seat, crank windows with AC and tilt wheel. They say it is a "special edition" but I don't think so. I t has to be a pioneer or eliminator correct? Other than the vin, is there any way to tell? its my understanding that all eliminators were 6ft beds and all pioneers were 7ft beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Hi folks, I am considering buying a 91 that a friends father, who just passed away, bought about 4 years ago. It's a 7ft bed. 4wd, It is 4.0, 5spd stick, bench seat, crank windows with AC and tilt wheel. They say it is a "special edition" but I don't think so. I t has to be a pioneer or eliminator correct? Other than the vin, is there any way to tell? its my understanding that all eliminators were 6ft beds and all pioneers were 7ft beds. Thats not true, Pioneers came in short and long beds. I have a short bed pioneer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Hi folks, I am considering buying a 91 that a friends father, who just passed away, bought about 4 years ago. It's a 7ft bed. 4wd, It is 4.0, 5spd stick, bench seat, crank windows with AC and tilt wheel. They say it is a "special edition" but I don't think so. I t has to be a pioneer or eliminator correct? Other than the vin, is there any way to tell? its my understanding that all eliminators were 6ft beds and all pioneers were 7ft beds. Thats not true, Pioneers came in short and long beds. I have a short bed pioneer. ah, ive only ever noticed long bed pioneers. in any event, eliminators were definitely short bed only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 $2500 sounds reasonable for a decent old truck that runs decent. You could do far worse IMHO. Also like fact it is H.O. rather than Renix. Just more parts for H.O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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