Questions About An 87 Comanche

obxbronco

obxbronco

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Looking at getting an 87 Comanche with the 2.5l motor in it. What can u tell me about it? Would throwing a 4" lift on it kill it? Where can u get parts for them? Anybody doing any custom stuff for them? How capable are they on the trails?
 
Everything from the steering wheel forward is the same as a Cherokee! So parts are plentiful. 2.5 is weak, but generally will crawl okay, if it is in good shape. Just no power for hi-way driving! Long term I would start looking for a 4.0. Plenty capable, as a Cherokee. You'll want to do the same things to it you would do to a Cherokee. Lose the disco front axle. If it has a D35 rear, start looking for an 8.25 from a Cherkee. Or A Dana 444 from a Cherokee. Or best is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Do bumpers, sliders, and at least a good headache bar in case of rollover.

Lift kit shouldnt affect anything with the power. Size of the tires and gearing will. Being the 4 cyl, it should at least have 4.10 gears in it.

Oh, yea. And if it has a nice tailgate on it you should immediately remove it...

... and give it to me!

:D
 
ol'Jeeps said:
Everything from the steering wheel forward is the same as a Cherokee! So parts are plentiful. 2.5 is weak, but generally will crawl okay, if it is in good shape. Just no power for hi-way driving! Long term I would start looking for a 4.0. Plenty capable, as a Cherokee. You'll want to do the same things to it you would do to a Cherokee. Lose the disco front axle. If it has a D35 rear, start looking for an 8.25 from a Cherkee. Or A Dana 444 from a Cherokee. Or best is a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer. Do bumpers, sliders, and at least a good headache bar in case of rollover.

Lift kit shouldnt affect anything with the power. Size of the tires and gearing will. Being the 4 cyl, it should at least have 4.10 gears in it.

Oh, yea. And if it has a nice tailgate on it you should immediately remove it...

... and give it to me!

:D
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Thanks for the info. I love the way these things look!


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Do xj bumpers match up?


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Ricky, do you remember Phillip that helped us put the engine back in your TJ? He has a Comanche and he knows them well. I think he may have some spare parts lying around if you get it.
 
criket said:
Ricky, do you remember Phillip that helped us put the engine back in your TJ? He has a Comanche and he knows them well. I think he may have some spare parts lying around if you get it.
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Oh ya I forgot he had that.


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Like said already any XJ bumper will fit the front, but not the back. I just bought a rear XJ bumper cut off the mounts and made plates welded them on and bolted it to the truck. Found only one company that actually makes a rear, and it had to be welded together. Came as a kit.
 
ok I went and saw it today. Has some rust around fender wells (not concerned with that) Needs some work, but nothing that scared me away. Only thing is when u crank it, it idles rough, but never goes dead. Drives fine. I'm thinking maybe a vacuum leak?
 
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