Gene Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Hi everyone, In my other thread http://comancheclub.com/topic/53126-will-my-comanche-break-in-half/ I'm getting the idea that it would not be a real successful endeavor to try to repair my 88. So lets say I find a rust free, probably southern, Comanche. Being southern it would probably be RWD. I would then like to swap drivetrains. What would work? I realize an 88 longbed 5 speed would be best....but what else? Keeping it Renix would be easier. Does long vs shortbed make a big difference (besides rear driveshaft)? Standard transmission would be easier. How much would it complicate things if the new vehicle were a 4 cylinder? Sorry for the randomess of the questions, but I think you get the idea of what I am asking. Thanks! Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 honestly, there are few reasons I would even keep your 4x4 drivetrain. better parts exist out there (better gearing/transmissions for starters). but I certainly wouldn't get rid of it yet. never know what you'll find in the used market. if you found a solid 2wd 4banger you could always just swap it all over. heck, you might even need that clean title (but you didn't hear that from me :D ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Buy my 88 SWB 2WD rust free Comanche? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanLemons Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Buy my 88 SWB 2WD rust free Comanche?delivery included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Buy my 88 SWB 2WD rust free Comanche?delivery included? Nah. Gene needs a road trip this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Buy my 88 SWB 2WD rust free Comanche?delivery included? Nah. Gene needs a road trip this summer. So cruiser, Buy a bunch of rust free MJs and XJs and haul them all up to the snow/rust belt. You can have a mobile classic Jeep sale and make out like a bandit! Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Solid 92 HERE. I'm going to eyeball this one tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Solid 92 HERE. I'm going to eyeball this one tomorrow. Hey Don, You just about made me cry. Looks so much like my 88 did 29 years ago.... Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Yeah, but this isn't a Renix. And it's a 92, the last and best MJ year. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanLemons Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Yeah, but this isn't a Renix. And it's a 92, the last and best MJ year. :thumbsup:don't hurt pete's feelings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Yeah, but this isn't a Renix. And it's a 92, the last and best MJ year. :thumbsup:don't hurt pete's feelings :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Not too worried about that.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheDog Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Everybody should have two 92's, I do! Although nowheres near as nice as Don's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Where does the op live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Where does the op live? Cumberland, Md, which is about 2 hours from Pittsburgh, Pa Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 If you weren't on the wrong coast I would offer my parts MJ rolling chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Did you buy the 92 Don? It looks real clean in the pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Did you buy the 92 Don? It looks real clean in the pic. Nope. Couldn't get over there until today, but the guy called me before I left and told me it was sold. He who hesitates........ Don't know who got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Here is a carcass that will fit your needs, maybe worth shipping at $600. You have to be serious and willing to jump when opportunity arises. https://www.facebook.com/groups/553063848131666/permalink/1111111185660260/?sale_post_id=1111111185660260 There are actually better deals on FB than craigslist, so it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Here is another very clean example https://www.facebook.com/groups/553063848131666/permalink/824263604345021/?sale_post_id=824263604345021 $750 Join a FB Comanche community. Lots of deals and parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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