$100 and a cheap pistol

"Just Jeepin'" (macintux)
09/10/2018 at 18:58 • Filed to: Jeep, Comanche

That’s how much Rick spent on this MJ . 4wd and a (Puegot sadly) manual transmission.

Former owner thought it had a cracked head, but it’s fine.

DISCUSSION (21)

Tapas > Just Jeepin'
09/10/2018 at 19:06

I want it!

Just Jeepin' > Tapas
09/10/2018 at 19:12

He said he has a 2010 Silverado he hasn’t driven once since buying it. Don’t think you’re going to have any luck prying it away from him.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Just Jeepin'
09/10/2018 at 19:35

I just saw an XJ sitting in a yard for 300 bucks. But i really don’t need any more projects

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > Just Jeepin'
09/10/2018 at 19:39

It looks pretty clean. Definitely a good buy.

Okay let’s face it, any MJ is a good buy. Even if it’s only a 4-cyl 2wd that doesn’t run.

Or maybe I'm biased, cause I currently own two.

Just Jeepin' > gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee
09/10/2018 at 19:56

I’m sometimes surprised to discover they’re still around. So hard to find.

Not my cup of tea, I’d rather have an M715 (ragtop ftw!), but this one impressed me.

There was a really clean one in the Toledo Jeep Fest parade: https://oppositelock.kinja.com/toledo-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving-1828276179

Party-vi > Just Jeepin'
09/10/2018 at 20:02

Renix 4.0L?

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > Just Jeepin'
09/10/2018 at 20:15

They’re still around because there really isn’t another truck that compares. It’s a midsize truck that spanked the competition when it was new, outperforming even half-tons. I’ve driven tons of trucks over the years, even far more modern competitors within the segment , and nothing else really seems to compare. Even though the newest ones are now 26 years old, it’s just a more enjoyable experience, and it’s pretty tough to put a finger on it. Like the XJ it’s based on, it’s just got that Jeep thing about it. Tough to put a finger on, really. It’s just not the soulless appliance most other small trucks seem to be.

Once you start noticing, you see them pretty frequently. There’s usually even a couple up for sale in your area. Most people just don’t really notice old small trucks, because for the most part, they're soulless appliances that don't attract attention.

Just Jeepin' > Party-vi
09/10/2018 at 20:17

Definitely a straight six, don’t know what engines came with the 1988 MJs, if I’m even remembering the year correctly.

Pioneer trim.

Tristan > Just Jeepin'
09/10/2018 at 20:47

Even if it was a decent used pistol, that's still a sub-$500 MJ! Nice!

Future Heap Owner > Just Jeepin'
09/10/2018 at 21:58

Wow, nice price indeed! That looks great!

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Just Jeepin'
09/10/2018 at 21:59

Former wrench to the rescue.

It’s an AMC 4.0, Renix system. The BA-10/5 was only used for the 4.0. The 2.5 got the AX-5. They converted to AX-15 post’89.

Tapas > Just Jeepin'
09/10/2018 at 22:27

Dang.....here I was, withdrawing the $2k I have in my budget for a winter beater.

Party-vi > Just Jeepin'
09/10/2018 at 23:03

Like RootWyrm said, definitely a Ren ix. Renault/Bendix joint effort for fuel injection. Not really much you can do power-wise but I had a whole bunch of goodies on mine (CAI, header, exhaust, larger injectors) before I wrecked it. I might have a distributor and plugs and assorted sensors if they need any.

Party-vi > Just Jeepin'
09/10/2018 at 23:03

Shit I forgot I literally have a new flywheel and clutch for a 4.0L/BA combo.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Party-vi
09/10/2018 at 23:07

Uh, you don’t NEED to do anything to a Renix power-wise. It’s a very intelligent self-adjusting system. You don’t need to mess with the code. It will add power with parts on it’s own.

Just Jeepin' > Party-vi
09/10/2018 at 23:08

I don’t know when I’ll meet him again, but I’ll try to remember to mention that I can track down some gear.

His biggest frustration so far is finding a tail light cover. I pointed him to a couple of Jeep parts sites.

Party-vi > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks
09/10/2018 at 23:43

ORLY? All my teenager bolt-on crap did help, and I was thiiiiiiiis close to getting an adjustable fuel pressure regulator, but then I got a stroker.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Party-vi
09/11/2018 at 13:26

If you balance things correctly, absolutely. If you throw things out of balance, no amount of code change will unfuck your motor. It also doesn’t help that the Jeep world is almost as rife with snake oil bullshit as Honda.

Somewhere around here, I actually have a bolt-on recipe for the 4.0/Renix. It’s a slightly difficult motor to balance right.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Just Jeepin'
10/10/2018 at 23:19

[slave cylinder intensifies]

Just Jeepin' > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
10/10/2018 at 23:23

benjrblant > Just Jeepin'
10/11/2018 at 10:13

NP, assuming the pistol wasn’t used in any crimes!