NKCrider Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Whatsup everyone, new Comanche owner and to the jeep world. Picked up and 87 base 2wd, 4.0L, auto trans. From what i understand after some light reading here is everything B-pillar forward is interchangeable with a same year Cherokee (XJ)? Such as doors/fenders/mirrors/bumpers/ engine accessories (ac system, alt, etc.) and suspension? I'm looking to do a semi restoration, lift kit, and 4wd swap later on. What are some websites you guys source parts from? Would an Aftermarket XJ winch bumper be a bolt-on mod? Aswell as XJ front end lift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Whatsup everyone, new Comanche owner and to the jeep world. Picked up and 87 base 2wd, 4.0L, auto trans. From what i understand after some light reading here is everything B-pillar forward is interchangeable with a same year Cherokee (XJ)? Such as doors/fenders/mirrors/bumpers/ engine accessories (ac system, alt, etc.) and suspension? I'm looking to do a semi restoration, lift kit, and 4wd swap later on. What are some websites you guys source parts from? Would an Aftermarket XJ winch bumper be a bolt-on mod? Aswell as XJ front end lift? Yes, everything* B-pillar forward is interchangeable. The are a few exceptions but all the major stuff is exactly the same. You'll notice that some of the interior pieces are a little different just due to the smaller cab area and the roof line is a little taller in the MJ. You say you want to do a semi resto and maybe 4wd swap, well the first thing I'd do is find a donor XJ of a similar year that has 4wd and the accessories you want that is in decent shape in the front. They can be had cheap, especially if the body is rusted out or have been wrecked, and you'll have pretty much everything as a spare part. It is much cheaper going this route than finding each part individually when you end up needing it. It will also allow you to see how few differences there are between the MJ and XJ. Yes Aftermarket XJ stuff is bolt on in the front. Some XJ rear suspension parts do work but they work much differently than on the XJ. Such as 3" aal for an XJ may only give you 1" of lift on the MJ or may not give you any lift at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 The front lift is exactly the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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