1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer LS1 V8 5-Speed 4x4
1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer LS1 V8 5-Speed 4x4
VIN - 1J7FT36L2KL526911
Miles - 142,075
Transmission - 5-Speed Manual
1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 4x4
5.7L LS1/AX-15/NP241/D44/D60
Body: 142k miles, engine: 62k miles, transmission and axles: 2k miles
Up for sale is this highly modified 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer. Not much remains of the original Comanche other than the body shell, bed, a few interior panels, and hood. A donor 1999 Cherokee (post face-lift) provided the interior, doors, fenders and grill along with a few sections of the firewall. Lastly the engine is out of a 1999 Corvette with 60k miles. Almost everything else is NEW and Mopar or AC Delco replacement parts were used to the max extent possible. The displayed odometer milage is the actual Comanche body milage (original cluster included). And I have driven approximately 2k miles since completion of the build. Over $65,000 was invested in parts alone! A lot of time was spent to ensure this build felt like something Jeep could have produced and not an old haphazardly V8 swapped Jeep. The body was modified with Notch Customs cut-out fender flares, and JCR bumpers, rock rails, and tire carrier. The door jambs were modified to accept the ’99XJ door strikers and the firewall was heavily modified to accept the ‘99XJ HVAC, steering shaft, body harness, and brake master cylinder. Additionally, functional ’98 5.9L Limited ZJ hood vents were added to help with engine cooling. The Jeep is painted in BMW’s Austin Yellow with a black Raptor Liner spray-in Bed liner. For the drivetrain, the low milage LS1 V8 was cleaned up with new gaskets, a Holley high-mount accessory drive, and Holley oil pan. Novak provided the engine mounts and transmission adapter. A new clutch and flywheel were added along with a brand new Aisin AX-15 5-speed manual transmission. The ’99 XJ’s NP-231 transfer case was rebuilt with all new seals, a new chain, and a Novak slip yoke eliminator. A Tom Woods driveshaft sends front power to a Spicer Dana 44 crate axle (in JK spec) with 4.88 gears and an e-locker. In the rear a Adams driveshaft sends power to a custom Currie Dana 60 with an Auburn e-locker and 4.88 gears. Steering is accomplished through a PSC steering box (ported for future expandability), Clayton drop pitman arm, Metalcloak drag link and tie rod with a Fox steering stabilizer. The exceptional braking is done by 6 piston Wilwood JK big brakes in the front and 4 piston Wilwood big brakes in the rear. They are finished in competition blue. Lastly all new stainless hard lines and braided soft lines along with a new brake booster and ZJ (factory 4 disc) proportioning valve were added. The front suspension is an Ironman 4x4 Fab 4-link with a custom track bar, Clayton springs, ACOS adjustable spacer, and Fox remote reservoir shocks. The rear suspension is a spring-over-axle conversions with new reproduction Comanche leaf springs perched on top of u-bolt eliminator brackets with Fox remote reservoir shocks. The interior door panels, ’99 WJ Overland steering wheel, and center arm rest have been custom upholstered in leather. Next Corbeau seats, new seat belts, and a custom navigation radio/stereo were also added. A ’98 ZJ overhead trip computer (outside air temp and compass work) and visors were added with working homelink garage door openers. The navigation radio also includes a front and rear facing HD camera. The B&M short shifter and custom transferase shifter or both finished off with stainless steel shift knobs. Lastly the ’99 XJ interior has been refinished in SEM black.The HVAC system is completely new and works great. The a/c system is made up of a Chevrolet R4 compressor, new XJ and custom lines, new Mopar XJ evap core and condenser. The heater core is a fully copper reproduction as the original Mopar one is no longer available. Engine cooling is accomplished through a Novak aluminum radiator with Novak fan setup. Two new Mopar XJ keys and keyless entry remotes are included (keyless entry works!), Powertank air line, Braille battery charger, and 3 sets of tail lights are included (nearly flawless factory set, Key parts reproduction set, and Oracal Lighting LED tail lights that are currently installed). I have also included a set of rubber floor mats and an indoor vehicle cover.
Year/Model - 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 2x4 (cab shell, bed, tailgate, washer bottle, and a few interior pieces)
1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 (fenders, grill, doors, body harness, interior)
1999 Chevrolet Corvette (engine, PCM, drive by wire)
Exterior-
97+ full facelift (including firewall)
BMW Austin Yellow (B67) paint
Jeep 5.9L ZJ hood vents
Raptor Liner bedliner
Notch Customs fender flares
Custom aluminum front inner fenders
Custom expanded sheet metal grill
CRL Duo Vent 4-panel sliding rear window
New front windshield glass and seal
25% tinted driver and passenger windows (TX legal)
JCR Crusader front bumper (non-winch bumper but modified with a hidden winch)
JCR MJ rear bumper
JCR MJ classic rock rails
JCR spare tire carrier
Pelican BX90 Cargo Case (lockable and removable)
Powertank 15lbs CO2 tank
HiLift jack
Wheel & Tires-
Mopar JL/JT satin carbon 17x8.5” wheels
BFGoodrich KM3 37x12.5x17
Lug Nut Guys JL to JK lug nuts
Drivetrain-
5.7L LS1 (out of a ’99 Corvette with 60K miles)
Novak LS engine/trans mounts
Holley high-mount accessory drive system
Sanderson/Novak ceramic coated headers
Custom full stainless 2.25-3” exhaust system w/ Borla ProXS muffler and Magnaflow cat
New Novak AX-15 w/ adapter and GM bell housing
Rebuilt NP231 (new seals, bearings, chain)
Novak transfer case shift cable
Adam’s Driveshaft rear driveshaft
Tom Woods front driveshaft
Rear Currie Dana 60 (JK width / JK flanges) w/ 4.88’s and Auburn E-locker
Front Spicer Dana 44 crate axle (Artec axle brackets) w/ 4.88’s and Eaton E-locker
ARB differential covers
Brakes-
Wilwood JK big brake kit in Competition Blue (6 piston front and 4 piston rear)Inline Tube stainless hard-lines
XJ parking brake handle w/ JK parking brake lines
Cooling-
Novak KryoFlow HD aluminum radiator
Novak fan and shroud assembly
Electrical/Ignition-
Novak modified LS engine harness
Reworked/modified XJ body harness
Suspension/Steering-
Front:
Ironman 4x4 Fab 4-link front long arm
ACOS spacers (set to +2”)
Clayton 4.5” coil springs
Clayton track bar bracket
Custom track bar
ADDCO sway bar
JKS quick disconnect end-links
Fox JK remote reservoir 2.0 shocks (6.5-8”)
Rear:
General Spring 4 leaf replacements (factory rate)
Clayton adjustable shackles (set to +0”)
Fox JK remote reservoir 2.0 shocks (6.5-8”)
Steering:
PSC big bore steering box (hydro steer ported for future expandability)
Metalcloak JK tie-rod
Metalcloak JK drag link (trimmed to fit the MJ)
Fox steering stabilizer
Interior-
97+ XJ full interior swap (painted in SEM black)
B&M short shifter (modified for transmission position)
Twisted ShifterZ stainless steel shift knobs
WJ Grand Cherokee Overland steering wheel
Custom upholstered interior panels and steering wheel
Corbeau Trailcat seats w/ seat heaters
Corbeau seat brackets (shortened)
H3R HalGuard fire extinguisher
Dynamat on all interior surfaces
ACC carpet and floor mats
Jeep JL/JT pedal covers
TJ instrument cluster (milage is actual Comanche body mileage)
ZJ overhead trip computer wired through a ZJ BCM (ambient air temp and compass work)
JCR center console bracketStereo-
Double din dash bezel
Alpine W987HD stereo
Alpine F+R HD cameras
Kicker 12CX6005 amplifier
Kicker KS 6 1/2 component system (tweeters installed on top of dash)
Kicker KS 4x6 rear speakers
Kicker 46HS10 subwoofer
Lighting-
JW Speaker LED headlights
JW Speaker TS4000 driving lights
Rigid DOT fog lights (amber)
Rigid diffused lights (rear bumper)
All exterior lights converted to LED
One Way Light interior LED conversion
Misc-
R4 compressor with modified XJ a/c lines
Wilwood master / Novak slave cylinder clutch setup
Warn M8000S winch mounted behind the front frame rail (plated in 3/16” steel)
Braille G30 lithium battery (with a custom bracket)
New MJ fuel tank
MTS Jeep MJ sending unit w/ a Walbro 225 lbh pump and a TJ fuel level float
All AN fittings and push-lock line
Corvette fuel pressure regulator and filter
Driving video: https://youtu.be/MwL8feQYJ-8
Walk around video: https://youtu.be/GpEb6Y9dlIY
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