Recipient vehicle for 88 4.0 4X4 5 speed drivetrain

[Gene]

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

 

 

[Pete M]

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 ).  

[cruiser54]

Buy my 88 SWB 2WD rust free Comanche? 

[MeanLemons]

Buy my 88 SWB 2WD rust free Comanche?

delivery included?

[cruiser54]

 

Buy my 88 SWB 2WD rust free Comanche?

delivery included?

 

Nah. Gene needs a road trip this summer.

[Gene]

 

 

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

[HOrnbrod]

Solid 92 HERE. I'm going to eyeball this one tomorrow.

 

[Gene]

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

[HOrnbrod]

Yeah, but this isn't a Renix. And it's a 92, the last and best MJ year.  :thumbsup:

[MeanLemons]

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

[HOrnbrod]

 

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..........

[FrankTheDog]

Everybody should have two 92's, I do!

Although nowheres near as nice as Don's.

[Crash]

Where does the op live?

[Gene]

Where does the op live?

Cumberland, Md, which is about 2 hours from Pittsburgh, Pa

 

Gene

[Crash]

If you weren't on the wrong coast I would offer my parts MJ rolling chassis.

[dante2]

Did you buy the 92 Don? It looks real clean in the pic.

[HOrnbrod]

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.

[Jeep Driver]

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.

[Jeep Driver]

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.