1988 Pioneer in Asheville

[Tentrax_Brent]

Hey everyone...I’ve been interested in Comanches for years, ever since my first Jeep, a 91 XJ. After a hiatus, I got back into Jeeps a few years ago with a mint 93 YJ Sahara. I pulled it around the country behind an RV and then this year took the plunge and built it up with 1-ton axles, 38’s, blah blah. As much fun as it is, I vowed never to modify such a nice Jeep again. 
 

Well, then came the idea to do an “overland” build with a Comanche for my business, given the popularity of mid-size trucks lately. 
 

So I lucked out and found a very nice 88 Pioneer locally and bought it for a pretty darn good deal. It has been repainted (excellent paint job) and the interior has been restored and upgraded with XJ stuff. It’s a 4.0, BA10/5, 2wd, not molested at all. 
 

Of course, given my previous vow, I can’t change or modify this thing. It’s a blast to drive and it actually feels great to have a stock Jeep again. Once we get a lift in the shop, I plan on going through it underneath and refreshing everything: fluids, bushings, brakes, etc. I’d also like to replace the chrome bumpers with black, so I’m searching for an OEM rear. 

 

Glad to see a Jeep forum that’s still alive!

 

 

 

 

[SteveW155]

Wow, beautiful MJ in spectacular surroundings. You are blessed!

[Tentrax_Brent]

5 minutes ago, SteveW155 said:

Wow, beautiful MJ in spectacular surroundings. You are blessed!

Thanks a lot! Just moved up here from Atlanta and Seattle before that. It’s good to be back around mountains 

[marcial88]

Nice Jeep. Keep the chrome.

[JMO413]

That is a beautiful truck. Welcome to the club.

[fiatslug87]

Great looking MJ, welcome to CC.

[1987Comanche]

Very nice truck!  Looks almost identical to an old member's truck, except his was a '90.  He lived in Asheville and sold it a few years back:

https://comancheclub.com/topic/38813-1990-comanche-daily-driven-autocross-build/#comments

 

 

[Gjeep]

Sharp MJ and great color

[Tentrax_Brent]

Thanks everyone!! It does look very similar to the other member’s truck from several years ago! It appears this one spent most of its life in Alabama. Doing everything I can to keep it in good shape and original-ish..need to start with relocating the 4.0 badge 😁

[tugboat95]

That's a beautiful MJ. Welcome to forum from the other side the state. I dig thru here all the time. Some of these guys really know these machines. A ton of good information on here. I'm usually full of questions and not many answers, but the answeres are on here.

89 Comanche
Eliminator
2wd
4.0L
5 speed PukeGoat
Factory Original

[Tentrax_Brent]

33 minutes ago, tugboat95 said:

That's a beautiful MJ. Welcome to forum from the other side the state. I dig thru here all the time. Some of these guys really know these machines. A ton of good information on here. I'm usually full of questions and not many answers, but the answeres are on here.

89 Comanche
Eliminator
2wd
4.0L
5 speed PukeGoat
Factory Original

 

Thanks a lot!! I’m overdue for a visit to Eastern NC!