Swampy Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hey guys, remember that feeling of being a freshman on the first day of highschool? Haha that's me right now. My name is Gabriel, I am from south Florida. I want to thank the admins for approving my membership request. This is like my introductory post, I got my Comanche on July 28th and I have been researching, building, and putting together ever since then. The way I got my manche is interesting, I had a 2003 Yamaha big bear 400 4x4 that I had built up (and I dearly miss) I decided to trade my atv with a guy for 2 jeeps. A 1988 jeep Cherokee pioneer 4x4, and a 1988 Jeep Comanche 2wd. I agreed to the trade and I guess you can I say I came out losing.... in a way. The Cherokee did not run when I got it, was told it would need a new battery. Got a battery and the Cherokee would not start and it has a rod knock. the comanche has holes in the driver side floor board, no taillights, and the transmission needs a new slave cylinder. I b****ed and complained for about 2 days. I decided to make the best of what I have and that's why I am here, my 1988 Jeep Comanche. So pretty much what I have is a 1988 jeep Comanche 2wd shortbed 4spd 2.5l, I believe its a base model pick up. My plan is to build the manche into a do it all kind of rig. Daily Driver, weekend warrior, expedition rig, you name it. I hope to utilize the knowledge here to help me get the build done. I will start a build thread in the next couple of days, and update it as I go. Hopefully it turns out great. Sorry for the long a** introduction guys, talk to ya soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 :waving: Post up some pics, make a build thread, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Also there is a pile of info on here if you can figure out how to make the search work. Honestly, google searching the site works better than using the built in search, but sometimes neither gets the job done. What engine is in the Cherokee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 welcome to the addiction! :waving: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 :waving: Post up some pics, make a build thread, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Also there is a pile of info on here if you can figure out how to make the search work. Honestly, google searching the site works better than using the built in search, but sometimes neither gets the job done. What engine is in the Cherokee? The Cherokee has a renix 4.0l inline 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 welcome to the addiction! :waving: Thanks, it seems like the best addiction to have lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Welcome to the rabbit hole of Comanche ownership! Coincidentally I almost traded my old Yamaha Wolverine for a Comanche in 2008. I wish I had done it since the ATV doesn't get used but twice a year these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 :waving: Post up some pics, make a build thread, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Also there is a pile of info on here if you can figure out how to make the search work. Honestly, google searching the site works better than using the built in search, but sometimes neither gets the job done. What engine is in the Cherokee? The Cherokee has a renix 4.0l inline 6 It might be worth throwing bearings at/refreshing if you want more power than the 4cyl. Then you could throw the whole Cherokee driveline into the MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 :waving: Post up some pics, make a build thread, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Also there is a pile of info on here if you can figure out how to make the search work. Honestly, google searching the site works better than using the built in search, but sometimes neither gets the job done. What engine is in the Cherokee? The Cherokee has a renix 4.0l inline 6 It might be worth throwing bearings at/refreshing if you want more power than the 4cyl. Then you could throw the whole Cherokee driveline into the MJ. I was thinking about that, but I don't know how much it'll cost. I can have a freshly rebuilt 4x4 trans for $750 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Welcome to the rabbit hole of Comanche ownership! Coincidentally I almost traded my old Yamaha Wolverine for a Comanche in 2008. I wish I had done it since the ATV doesn't get used but twice a year these days. :rotf: :rotf: Nice, I kinda wish I kept mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Welcome. :waving: East/west coast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Welcome. :waving: East/west coast? East Coast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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