[0blcktj6]

My friend is looking at this Jeep and hasn't been to look at it but I fear he is kind of an impulse buyer and I don't want him to make a mistake. Just reading the ad makes me a bit weary, usually when people say their truck is a BEAST they really mean it has some beastly problems.

Anyways, here is the ad:

JEEP Comanche

And here are my questions:

1) Who makes an 8" lift? In the TJ world that is an excessive amount, maybe not for a Comanche, but what problems come along with a lift of that height that he should look out for?

2) Did all Comanche's come with the 4.0? In the TJ world 4.10's stock means you either have a Rubi (4.11's actually) or you've got an SE which comes with the lovely 2.5L, does that transfer to Comanche's?

Any help you guys can give me would be great. I know I'm not giving you a lot to go on and I may just give this guy a call myself tomorrow to see what's up I just want to arm myself with a bit of knowledge so I can properly advise my friend. Thanks guys.

[carnuck]

2.1 (Renault diesel), 2.5 (carbed or injected), 2.8 (Chev V6, '86 only), 4.0L are the motor options. I found one with a 2.8 for $200 I may play with next year (I have a fuel injected 2.8 to put in)

[mntbkrguy]

It sounds like he has changed the ratio in the rear to acomidate for the 33's. or by chance he may have one that came with a factory Dana 44 with 4.10 gearing from a factory towing package. That wasn't common but is found on MJ's and some older XJ's.

In an MJ to get that kind of lift he probably has a Spring Over Axle (SOA) mod with either bigger leafs (not likely they are a very long odd sized spring) or add a leafs and lift shackles. On the front thats a different story it would take a lot to lift the front end that much and to only put 33's? sounds fishy. I had 33's with some fender trimming and a 4" lift. Another thing is they don't really make many kits for MJ's so it is most likely a home fabricated job. I would want to see some pictures.