89 MJ Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 February 2023 - The Comanche by the Sea Owned by @Scottybbythesea Build Thread-https://comancheclub.com/topic/65622-‘88-sportruck-4x4/ Year/Model - 1988 SporTruck, born 6/21/88. Originally sold at Nash Jeep Eagle Lawrenceville, GA. Drivetrain- Jasper 4.0L, Volvo V90 Fuel Injectors, rebuilt AW4 4 speed auto. 4x4, NPG 231, D30 with Posi-Lok and D35 rear. (326,000 miles and counting) Cooling- converted to open system with dual electric fans and hood vents. Auxiliary transmission cooler with separate gauge Electrical/Ignition- stock with the exception of improved grounds and C101 elimination. NickInTimeDesign REM2 Renix engine monitor Suspension/Steering- Skyjacker 3” lift with Bilstein 5125 series shocks, sway bar disconnects. Interior- blue with bench seat and column shifter. Pioneer head unit. A/C Brakes- stock disc/drum with WJ master and booster. Jegs proportioning valve, rear load sensing valve deleted. Lighting- stock, with direct to battery headlight relays and 4 6” KC daylighters. Exterior- repainted at some point, factory pearl white. 1986 XLS Comanche decals. Sliding rear window. Warrior products bumper / brush guard. Wheel & Tires- U.S. Wheel White 8 spoke 15 x 7, 5 x 4.5 Bolt Circle, 45 Back Spacing +13 offset “wagon wheels”. General Grabber AT 30x9.5-15. Misc- I couldn’t find an original short bed rollbar so I bought one from an old Toyota, cut it up, added 3” tube here and there and made my own. I used frame mounts I bought from a CC member. https://comancheclub.com/topic/66508-roll-bar-refit/ Best MJ story- I love small, old 80’s trucks and I have wanted a Comanche forever but could never find one that wasn’t rusted beyond help. As a last ditch attempt I set a notification for a saved Craigslist search that ran for years and on a random Friday afternoon a few years ago I got a hit that was only 30 minutes from my house on a Comanche I had never seen around. (In fairness I had only ever seen two others on the road). The transmission was shot but he only wanted $2500 as he was moving out of state soon. I didn’t hesitate, left work early and was the first one there. The seller said his phone had been blowing up. He started the truck and began showing me around it, but after about 2 minutes I told him to save his time… “I’m buying your truck right now mister”. I had the transmission rebuilt and adjusted the brake switch that controls the torque converter (which may have been what burnt up the transmission. Or it could have been the 323,000 miles on the truck) and it’s been a dream to own ever since. I constantly get comments and red light conversations when I drive it, I’ve caught people taking its photo when it’s parked and in traffic…and I live in a town full of exotic Lamborghinis and Ferraris. CC is Awesome! Why? - first off, it’s the only dedicated Comanche forum. It’s not a watered down sub forum on another Jeep site and therefore it’s overflowing with knowledgeable Comanche owners who are there solely for sharing their Comanches and their first hand info with other Comanche owners. Info that is very specific to Comanches. I have owned 12 other Jeeps, mostly SWB; everything from MB, CJ, YJ, XJ, TJ and JK but this is my first MJ. Where else would I go to learn about melted electrical connectors, the need to reground everything, how to save time by not replacing the fuel pump with anything but an OEM pump, where to find parts, as well as seeing and reading about so many cool surviving Comanches all throughout America? Plus there’s a lot of very cool and funny characters on here! Beautiful truck, Scotty! Thanks for the submission and excellent pictures! Fun fact, when I was building my truck, which was originally white, I wanted to do this same color and stripe combination. It looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 possibly the only MJ ever to wear '86 stripes on a shortbed so much classic goodness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Congrats, great looking truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandySmurf82 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Nice truck! I like how you can’t see the hood louvers without looking closely- they blend in nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHMJXJ Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 That's a classic! (And yes, I know it's an antique). Really nice truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepin4on4 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Nice Comanche! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddude Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Another nice Georgia Comanche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxyjeep Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Great truck, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Well done. Very nice original truck. Don't see too many of those around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WranglerMangler Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Congratulations. Very worthy MJOTM. Beautiful truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjake Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Beautiful truck, congratulations. I love those 86 decals on the white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Janitor Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Love the look of this truck. BTW your rear shocks are upside down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottybbythesea Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 On 2/15/2023 at 7:31 PM, Airborne Janitor said: Love the look of this truck. BTW your rear shocks are upside down. Thank you! Good eye. I did some research when mounting them, they’re mono tube shocks so they can be mounted can up or can down, makes no difference. The front ones mount can down, so I put them on the same way in the rear. 6 of one, half dozen the other. Appreciate all the compliments everyone, this little truck makes me happy every time I drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Well deserved! I'm usually not one for additional graphics, but I do like the way the 4x4 decals came out. Very period correct. That and the roll bar . Niceee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Janitor Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Scottybbythesea said: Thank you! Good eye. I did some research when mounting them, they’re mono tube shocks so they can be mounted can up or can down, makes no difference. The front ones mount can down, so I put them on the same way in the rear. 6 of one, half dozen the other. Appreciate all the compliments everyone, this little truck makes me happy every time I drive it. I run the same shocks, and was told that Bilsteins are supposed to be mounted with their logo facing upright. I ended up just cutting the boots off so they wouldn't be dirt catchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottybbythesea Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 You were told correctly. That’s what Bilstein states on their website. Most of their shocks are made for specific vehicles and must be mounted a certain way for clearance issues. But the 5125s come in all kinds of sizes for different applications and since they’re mono tube shocks it makes no difference which way they are mounted as to how they operate. In fact the front 5125s came with the stickers oriented for can down mounting as that’s the only way you can mount them as they have an eye on the bottom (can side) and a stud on top. As to what is “best” that’s a whole other internet argument. My trucks never going in the mud so I’m not worried about trapping anything in the boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Congratulations . Love the blue interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzaman09 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 What a fantastic looking truck. Your purchase story sounds like mine, the guy selling it was getting a ton of messages about it, but I was the only one who managed to find his small dealership website and call him about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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