DaffodilRex Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I have a 1988 Jeep Comanche. I haven't had it long and I have no mechanical knowledge 😄 Running on YouTube and Google to help with it so I can't answer much about it. It's a 2wd, automatic, and I've got the 4.0L in line 6 (renix). It's a short bed. Body is in great shape, and it runs and drives. I've done some work to it, and have a few more mechanical things to do but nothing major left. Mostly little things and cosmetics.  I'll eventually do more mechanical updates and upgrades but currently just checking things off the list of problems it had that the previous owner knew of.  I saw a guy down the street from me with one and liked it. I was lucky enough to find this one online.  I updated the lights and grille/surrounds, currently waiting on a front and rear bumper to arrive from dirtbound off road, and have a lot of other things in mind for it.  Sticker with the build date is faded and damaged, can't see the date.  Located in Jacksonville Florida.  Black with Camel interior, bench seat, vinyl, column shift. 81,907 miles.  I currently have it, it stays at my home, and I have a clean title for it. Tagged and insured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 very nice.  welcome to the club. plenty of info to be read and answered here. enjoy. dig the shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 VEHICLE HAS A OPEN RECALL FOR THE 02 SENSOR BUILD:3/7/88 BODY:TL61 *X3 DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE -YY DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE AGC  APA Monotone Paint BCQ Maintenance Free Battery CBA Straight Back Bench Seat CGX RR Head Restraints Outboard Seating DGS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission ERB 4.0L I6 MPI Engine GAC Tinted Glass Windows HAA Air Conditioning JJA Cigar Lighter LMA Halogen Headlamps MDA Front License Plate Bracket NAA Federal Emissions NHQ Transmission Heater PYC  QYC  RAC AM MTR Radio SBA Power Steering TBG Compact Spare Tire WMC Open  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 42 minutes ago, jdog said: VEHICLE HAS A OPEN RECALL FOR THE 02 SENSOR A recall that a dealer would just laugh at you for. Even though there are recall O2 sensors left lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 yeah most will probably do that. but you might get lucky(don't know who will pay) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilRex Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 46 minutes ago, jdog said: VEHICLE HAS A OPEN RECALL FOR THE 02 SENSOR BUILD:3/7/88 BODY:TL61 *X3 DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE -YY DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE AGC  APA Monotone Paint BCQ Maintenance Free Battery CBA Straight Back Bench Seat CGX RR Head Restraints Outboard Seating DGS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission ERB 4.0L I6 MPI Engine GAC Tinted Glass Windows HAA Air Conditioning JJA Cigar Lighter LMA Halogen Headlamps MDA Front License Plate Bracket NAA Federal Emissions NHQ Transmission Heater PYC  QYC  RAC AM MTR Radio SBA Power Steering TBG Compact Spare Tire WMC Open  Thank you!  Replaced the O2 sensor earlier this year. Thanks for the information, I was curious if the bench was stock. I guess it is lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilRex Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: A recall that a dealer would just laugh at you for. Even though there are recall O2 sensors left lol. When I first got it I tried to call the local jeep dealer in search of a part and the parts guy actually laughed and was like no ma'am that's discontinued 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 They say its discontinued but what they won't tell you is if anyone in the country has it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilRex Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 I was lucky in the beginning. A local junk yard actually had one. I got a lot of trim pieces and little things I needed from it but it was pretty picked over. That's where I got my red tailgate. Once I realized the MJ and XJ were pretty interchangeable I had a lot better luck though lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, DaffodilRex said: I was lucky in the beginning. A local junk yard actually had one. I got a lot of trim pieces and little things I needed from it but it was pretty picked over. That's where I got my red tailgate. Once I realized the MJ and XJ were pretty interchangeable I had a lot better luck though lol.  welcome to the world of old trucks.  thank goodness the XJ sold so well or we'd be pretty screwed.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, Pete M said: Â welcome to the world of old trucks. Â thank goodness the XJ sold so well or we'd be pretty screwed. Â yeah thats what I love about these things is most parts and aftermarket are abundant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilRex Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, MiNi Beast said: very nice.  welcome to the club. plenty of info to be read and answered here. enjoy. dig the shoes. I just saw this! Sorry. Thanks 😊 they were on it when I got it. I think the guy said they were off an old TJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 37 minutes ago, DaffodilRex said: Thank you!  Replaced the O2 sensor earlier this year. Thanks for the information, I was curious if the bench was stock. I guess it is lol your welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, DaffodilRex said: I just saw this! Sorry. Thanks 😊 they were on it when I got it. I think the guy said they were off an old TJ.  those are '06 TJ Rubicon rims.  I've got a pair of 06s on my trailer and a set of 05s on my Liberty.  best rim ever! 8" wide and with just a bit less backspacing so the tires push out a smidge.    Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilRex Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 11 minutes ago, Pete M said:  those are '06 TJ Rubicon rims.  I've got a pair of 06s on my trailer and a set of 05s on my Liberty.  best rim ever! 8" wide and with just a bit less backspacing so the tires push out a smidge.    Thank you! I had no idea. I have to figure something out though because as much as I like them, the rub. No U turns for this girl 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 where do they rub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilRex Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Pete M said: where do they rub? I haven't tried to narrow it down or figure it out yet. I just know it rubs when I turn too sharp. I hadn't gotten there yet lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 if it's rubbing on the flares, a small spacer lift should alleviate it. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 i bet rubbing on lca. wj arms or jk arms would correct this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilRex Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 38 minutes ago, Pete M said: if it's rubbing on the flares, a small spacer lift should alleviate it.   35 minutes ago, MiNi Beast said: i bet rubbing on lca. wj arms or jk arms would correct this.. I'll have to get out there tomorrow and figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilRex Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 On 12/30/2020 at 9:24 PM, Pete M said: if it's rubbing on the flares, a small spacer lift should alleviate it.  Out there working on it yesterday and it looks like it's on the flares closest to the door side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 well, you've got options: Â -small lift to pick the flare up out of the arc of tire travel -smaller tires -stock rims (should change the tire travel arc just enough to clear) -trim the flare a bit -ignore the noise -never turn around again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I would go lift or trim personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I wouldn’t trim. I would do a lift. You should get by with just getting a front spring spacer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Just now, 89 MJ said: I wouldn’t trim. I would do a lift. You should get by with just getting a front spring spacer. depends where it's rubbing if it's on the pouter fender than don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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