ElChup Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Hi all, Totally new to the whole Jeep world and more to the Comanche I was offered an 89 Comanche that is in dying need of restoration And it's basically got me excited just to make this project and convert an old rusted MJ to a new and renewed beast But... I was wondering... How hard will it be to get parts? What parts are compatible to an MJ? For example, Cherokee parts work? Can I use rubicon parts? (I ask cause I have all the parts of my friends rubicon in storage... Shocks, shaft, links etc..) Will it be straight forward install or will I have to make adapters and mounts? Obviously generally speaking without going to details (yet) Thanks in advance for your help and advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 welcome to the addiction I would start with this thread: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 JK shocks will work with minor modification, but thats about it on a stock MJ. I ran a set of the black ones on mine for years before I lifted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Generally everything from the A-pillar forward is the same as a similar year XJ. About 50% of everything B-pillar to A-pillar is the same between a similar year XJ. The major XJ changeover years were pre86, 90, and 96/97 so for your MJ you'd want to focus on 86-90 for most things. After 90 the engine management system changed so the electronics will be different, mechanically they are identical throughout 84-96 for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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