Project: Armor!!!
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From: CT.
Year: 88
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0 HO
Not really... Here is a few of the different lengths....
XJ 87/88 2.5 Automatic 27.950" 53003912
XJ 89/93 2.5 Automatic 27.970" 53005540
XJ 89/01 2.5Manual 25.310" 53005541
XJ 89/01 4.0Automatic 30.660" 53005542
I am running a lengthened front in the rear with no issues yet.
XJ 87/88 2.5 Automatic 27.950" 53003912
XJ 89/93 2.5 Automatic 27.970" 53005540
XJ 89/01 2.5Manual 25.310" 53005541
XJ 89/01 4.0Automatic 30.660" 53005542
I am running a lengthened front in the rear with no issues yet.
Thanks for the good info
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From: rogersville, tn
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Finally got new tires other day. Still waiting on rims but couldint wait so I mounted them up.
Dick Cepek Crushers 33 12.50x15 I love these tires.
Here's the first thing I tested them on.
Next on the list Finnish the rear bumper and build a tire carrier for the spare.
Dick Cepek Crushers 33 12.50x15 I love these tires.
Here's the first thing I tested them on.
Next on the list Finnish the rear bumper and build a tire carrier for the spare.
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From: Browns Valley/Grass Valley, CA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 98 4.0 swap
u need to run limiting straps if you plan on going beyond its flex point so you dont bust shocks, i learned the hard way i thought i was cool when i was hangin out with friends i would drive up light poles and ended up bustin two of them before i figured out what was goin on
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From: shohola PA
Year: 85,88,95,98
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.8&4.0
love the build so far. what shocks did you use. ik the bilstein 5150s but what size are they front and rear? keep up the gret work. i also like the camo on everything lol
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From: CT.
Year: 88
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0 HO
Cooling upgrade!!!!!!!!
Ok my rad and water pump has been getting steamy.
Time to get rid of the renix pressure bottle crap.
So I upgraded to a 94 system.
I got a 3 Row CSF Radiator, A water pump from the dealer (Sick of cheap parts that are made in china)
, And new 195 thermostat and housing.. and some hoses with a new heater valve. 
Time to get rid of the renix pressure bottle crap.
So I upgraded to a 94 system.
I got a 3 Row CSF Radiator, A water pump from the dealer (Sick of cheap parts that are made in china)
, And new 195 thermostat and housing.. and some hoses with a new heater valve. 
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From: CT.
Year: 88
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0 HO
Time to rip it apart!!
I have no A/C condenser so I could just pull the grill off and yank the rad and work through the grill.
Yup it's been leaking for awhile. And guess what!! This rad is only 2 years old!! Gotta love the quality of aftermarket junk
I have no A/C condenser so I could just pull the grill off and yank the rad and work through the grill.
Yup it's been leaking for awhile. And guess what!! This rad is only 2 years old!! Gotta love the quality of aftermarket junk
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From: CT.
Year: 88
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0 HO
Yea I think this may have something to do with running a little warmer than usual lol
All the old junk going in the trash.
Water bottle still good though.. Anybody need one?
All the old junk going in the trash.
Water bottle still good though.. Anybody need one?
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From: CT.
Year: 88
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0 HO
I'll have more pics of the results tomorrow. 
Update: Pics of new cooling system upgrade.
Sorry a pic came out blurrrrrrrrryyy..
Update: Pics of new cooling system upgrade.
Sorry a pic came out blurrrrrrrrryyy..
Last edited by JeepingDan; Mar 9, 2011 at 05:28 PM.
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From: CT.
Year: 88
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0 HO
Finally upgrading the tranny.
Swapping out the BA10 in favor of the AX15
Bearing material on the drain plug.
BA10 tranny. Served about 22 years 185000 miles.
Time to put it to rest.
Swapping out the BA10 in favor of the AX15
Bearing material on the drain plug.
BA10 tranny. Served about 22 years 185000 miles.
Time to put it to rest.
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From: CT.
Year: 88
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0 HO
New slave I got from Dodge.
Goodbye internal slave cylinder..
2 piece rear main seal I replaced. What a PITA the upper was getting out
lol
Oil pan down.
Yea it's pretty dirty looking but runs like a top so I'm not worried about it.
Goodbye internal slave cylinder..
2 piece rear main seal I replaced. What a PITA the upper was getting out
lol
Oil pan down.
Yea it's pretty dirty looking but runs like a top so I'm not worried about it.
