"hedbutter" (hedbutter)
11/10/2019 at 15:52 • Filed to: None
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"hedbutter" (hedbutter)
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Today, the second installment of my Comanche project completed as I was able to find and drag home a 1999 Cherokee for under 300 bucks. The motor in it is shot, but the transmission, transfer case and front axle are in decent shape as well as the interior. The comanche gets inspected this week and then the big tear down and combine of both of them will really pick up in the sprin g. Only major parts left to buy is a better rear end than the Dana 35 that both the Comanche and Cherokee have.
Just Jeepin'
> hedbutter
11/10/2019 at 16:23 |
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Niiiiice.
Where do you live? I can send interesting rust buckets your way if I spot them.
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Just Jeepin'
> Just Jeepin'
11/10/2019 at 16:24 |
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(I saw a manual XJ in Cinci this weekend for $800. Needed at least $1500 in work, but anyone who can do it themselves could have done it for a lot less. I should have grabbed it, but I can’t do it myself.)
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Just Jeepin'
> hedbutter
11/10/2019 at 16:25 |
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speaking of: https://terrehaute.craigslist.org/cto/d/west-terre-haute-1987-jeep-comanche/7017383831.html
XJDano
> hedbutter
11/10/2019 at 16:31 |
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The 99 should have a 27 spline Chrysler 8.25. Flat bottom. The 35 is round bottom.
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hedbutter
> XJDano
11/10/2019 at 17:02 |
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Yeah, it's a 35 :(. I have a lead on an 8.25 though so hopefully getting that soon.
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hedbutter
> Just Jeepin'
11/10/2019 at 17:09 |
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Im in Pittsburgh but I’m good with what I have (I think). I’ve always wanted a comanche with the 98+ front end so that’s what I’m going to go with. Maybe in the future
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XJDano
> hedbutter
11/10/2019 at 18:50 |
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From what I know, the latter XJs with 35s had the abs.
If I had to do it over agin I’d secure a explorer 8.8. I’m pretty sure you’ll have to Rearrange the spring perches for the MJ anyway. They are wider possibly.
I may be telling you stuff you already know.
greasemonkey235097
> hedbutter
11/15/2019 at 10:53 |
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Find a late 90s ford explorer rear, disk brakes, stronger than the dana 44, you will find plenty of info online
David Tracy
> XJDano
01/29/2020 at 03:05 |
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Should be 29 spline after ‘96.
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David Tracy
> hedbutter
01/29/2020 at 03:06 |
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Seek help.
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XJDano
> David Tracy
01/29/2020 at 08:20 |
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Yeah I don’t know why I said that. But I yanked my 8.25 for a 87 XJ44 years ago. After a few lockers and stuff, set up a 9” with a Currie hi9 and ARB in 2008 , haven’t driven it much since . #kids