Update on my 1987 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 4x4

[DesertComanche86]

So, a while back I had purchased a 1986 Jeep Comanche 4X4 and was getting work on it so it could be my Desert Comanche. Unfortunately after just getting road ready (I had just paid for registration tags), I young driver hit me on the side and my Comanche was considered totaled. However, this past Father's Day I was able to buy a replacement. It's a 1987 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 4X4, Automatic, with a 6 Cylinder motor. I am super happy and feel extremely blessed as it seems to be close to all original (so I think - I just got into this Comanche life journey in January).  I was actually able to drive it 520 miles to where it calls it's new home now - without any hick-ups.  

Anyways, I'm going to add some pictures of it here and please feel free to let me know what I have as I want to make the right choices as I begin to work on it - although, I'm thinking of doing very little to it.

[fiatslug87]

Nice looking truck, original sport bar, cargo light, bed liner, retractable under hood light and a D44. The load sensing valve (on the rear dif) is not adjusted correctly, the arm should be pointing at approximately 3 o’clock and the rod should be vertical. Add it to the registry and you will get more info on it.

[Salvagedcircuit]

Hubba hubba hubba. That's a find!

[Big_Mark]

Wow you scored on that one!

[Silverhawk1991]

Looks amazing!! It's in incredible shape.

 

How many miles on the odo? And what did you pay for it? 

[DesertComanche86]

It had 109,968 miles (I drove 517 miles to get home so now its at 110,5XX). I paid $8,500 for it. 

[Pete M]

score!!!  what a survivor!   I would leave it alone and watch it appreciate in value.    

[AdroitKirby]

oh man, the chrome bumper

 

love it

[Awesome]

I know I'm new, but I saw your other post where your other truck got t-boned and I died a little inside. Pretty glad to see you got a nice replacement.

[DesertComanche86]

Thanks

[NHMJXJ]

I'm a little late to the show, but wow, quite the score there!  I doubt you could find a better foundation. 

[Drahcir495]

Excellent! Nicely optioned truck too

[DesertComanche86]

Quick Update...

So, I’ve done a few things to my Comanche since I got it.
1. Valve cover gasket replaced
2. Rear main seal replaced
3. Oil pan gasket replaced
3. A/C retrofit and recharge 
4. Powder Coated sports bar
5. Install sports bar lights
6. Install fog lights
7. Install turbine wheels

 

Attach are some pictures of the recently installed Lights & Sports Bar.

[Salvagedcircuit]

Looking mighty good!

[DesertComanche86]

Just wanted to add some pictures of my Jeep Comanche. I have finished with the exterior. Next on to the interior. I need to get the headliner and Visors done, as well as, get the radio installed - I purchase the Electronic Grand Prix (https://www.crutchfield.com/p_068GRANM2A/RetroSound-Grand-Prix-M2A.html) for my MJ.

 

[OldSch88L]

Man that truck looks so classy in white with the chrome accents!!! By the way, I think you're in the wrong section; if you haven't already, you should start a thread in the "Member Projects: Your Comanches" section for all your truck's updates. Nevertheless, I'm happy to have seen this beauty! Have a good one!

[JeepSchmidt O'Guinness]

I thought the steering wheel was the amc triangle up to '88? 

Great work.

[Pete M]

looked up my 87 dealership brochure and 2 spoke was the base model wheel and 3 spoke were the fancy option.   

[speeding_infraction]

Loving the tow mirrors! How are they for visibility? Beautiful truck btw 🤩🤩

[Pete M]

On 8/16/2023 at 11:44 PM, DesertComanche86 said:

My bad.  Next time I'll put it in the correct thread.

 

 

no worries.    I cleaned up the thread for ya.  

[DesertComanche86]

Towing mirrors are good. I like the look too.