CurtisDgls Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1988 Jeep Comanche -Eliminator Package -4.0, AX15, Dual NP 231 T-cases -D30 up front, Ford 8.8 going in the rear -Current location is Arlington, WA I bought this Comanche on January 1st, 2021 and drove down to North Oregon to trailer it back. I have been looking for a wheeling rig for a while but didn't want the usual Toyota or YJ wheeler. I stumbled across this Manche for a good price and with the things that have been done already, I figured it would be a great starting point for a weekend wheeler/daily driver. I am aware that 88' Eliminators came only in 2wd but the previous owner converted it to 4wd. Carpet is gone, missing some interior pieces, and has worn out Jeep Cherokee seats. -Smittybuilt Bumpers front and rear -Warn M8000 Winch -Rubicon Express 6.5'' Lift -Iron Rock off road 1 ton Steering -Rock Box with Dual NP231 T-Cases -Unibody and steering box stiffeners all around It came with a D30-D35 combo, but the D35 had a howl so I built a fresh 8.8 LSD with a truss to take the rears place. The front D30 will be getting LSD, Sleeved, Trussed, and re-geared as well to match the 4.88s in the 8.8. I never realized how rare they were until purchasing mine and I love it. I am looking to share my build progress and experiences with you all along the way. Build date 8/12/87 Body code TS61 Sold originally by CONROE JEEP-EAGLE CONROE TX, and I do not know how many owners it has been through. EVERYBODY MEET PATTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisDgls Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 I can't for the life of me figure out how to rotate... Pete, HALP! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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89 MJ Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Looks like it will be a great truck to build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 sweeeeeet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1987Comanche Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Nice! Where were the R&Ps made? Any issues setting them up? I've heard the major manufacturers have sent R&P mfg to India/China and the gear sets have issues. The last one I set up was a used GM 3.42 gear set so I have no firsthand experience on the newer aftermarket sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisDgls Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 23 hours ago, 1987Comanche said: Nice! Where were the R&Ps made? Any issues setting them up? I've heard the major manufacturers have sent R&P mfg to India/China and the gear sets have issues. The last one I set up was a used GM 3.42 gear set so I have no firsthand experience on the newer aftermarket sets. I used G2 Gears that were "new to me". i couldn't tell you the MFG date or place because I had gotten them from a friend new in box who had bought them YEARS ago and never used them. I may still have the box if its labeled on it I can take a peek for ya. As far as my front goes, I am using NITRO Gear gears with a NITRO Gear LSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jesse J Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Interested to why you didn't swap for discs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Welcome to the club and the addiction. Looks like a nice build you've got going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisDgls Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 18 hours ago, Jesse J said: Interested to why you didn't swap for discs I was in the right place right time for a $50, 31 spline LSD 8.8 with drum brakes. I plan on switching to disc when I do C-clip Eliminators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 18 hours ago, Jesse J said: Interested to why you didn't swap for discs Believe it or not, drums actually have more stopping power than discs. I have drums on the rear of mine and they have been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 50 minutes ago, CurtisDgls said: I was in the right place right time for a $50, 31 spline LSD 8.8 with drum brakes. I plan on switching to disc when I do C-clip Eliminators. makes sense 43 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: Believe it or not, drums actually have more stopping power than discs. I have drums on the rear of mine and they have been great. but discs are a little more efficent and don't fade as quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 and I don't have to disassemble disk brakes to clean out the mud. C-clip eliminators are not all that necessary on an 8.8 as it's rather difficult to snap one of those axle shafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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