89 MJ Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 July 2025 - A 2000 Swapped Shortbed Owned by @grainofsalt Build Thread- https://comancheclub.com/topic/73595-1990-shortbed-with-2000-swap/ Year/Model - 1990 Jeep Comanche MJ Complete drivetrain swap from a 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4X4 Drivetrain- 4.0l Straight six AW4 Automatic transmission NP231 Transfer Case With slip yoke eliminator High pinion Dana 30 front axle 29 spline Chrysler 8.25 rear axle Regeared front and rear axles with new 4.88 gears Cooling- Stock Electrical/Ignition- Stock Suspension/Steering- Rubicon Express 6.5” front coil springs Ebay 4x4 LCA's Control arm drop brackets Spring over rear factory rear leaf springs Bilstien shocks Rough Country track bar with 9/16” JK bushing upgrade Steering box brace Interior- Factory 2000 XJ interior New ACC carpet TrekArmor JK seat covers Brakes- Factory from 2000 XJ Working XJ handbrake using XJ long side e-brake cables Rough county extended braided brake lines front and rear Lighting- Stock JK Wrangler taillights with factory plugs Exterior- Paint is F8 green from a 2018 Dodge Hellcat Notch Customs cut out flares Jeepsticker.com reflective stickers Wheel & Tires- 285/75R17 Falken wildpeak M/T 17X9” Rocktrix wheels Misc- JCR Vanguard PreRunner Front bumper New ACC Carpet Spray in bed liner Cheap bluetooth radio XJ soundbar behind the seats XJ fuel tank in the spare tire location Best MJ story- Took the truck to a car show and a kid walked up to it and did some chin ups on the front bumper. CC is Awesome! Why? It's a great place to share build ideas and showcase your handiwork with other enthusiasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 fantastic execution! I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coheed Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Absolutely gorgeous truck! This is how the Comanche should've looked if they kept the production running as long as the Cherokee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grainofsalt Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Thanks for the MJOTM and the complements, Its a real head turner for sure! Super fun to have the truck done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxyjeep Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 Is this for sale? Thought I saw it posted on Facebook somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 2 hours ago, boxyjeep said: Is this for sale? Thought I saw it posted on Facebook somewhere... I believe its on Marketplace somewhere in MO for $37500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grainofsalt Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 Yup, it sure is. Ready to move it to the next owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatJeepGuy Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Very clean execution. That color really looks good on this truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grainofsalt Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 Thanks @ThatJeepGuy, It looks even better in person, Pictures don't do it justice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted Tuesday at 04:09 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 04:09 PM Beautiful truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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