This HEMI-Swapped Comanche Is The Coolest Truck We Wish Jeep Would Build Today – SlashGear

We’re not sure whether this Comanche started life with a 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder powerplant, but what’s important is the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 that currently occupies the engine bay. Rock Solid doesn’t provide an exact horsepower spec, but the valve covers look like the flat type from a pre-2009 Gen. III HEMI, which pumped out about 345 horsepower in stock form. A bell housing from a Dodge Dakota pickup is used to transition the HEMI to an Aisin AX15 5-speed manual transmission, likely original to this truck, which is regarded as one of the best and toughest Jeep transmissions ever.

The “Rescue Green” Comanche rides on a 6.5-inch suspension lift with Fox shocks, which make room for the 35-inch tall BFG mud terrain tires mounted on AEV beadlock wheels. For reference, the biggest tires you’re going to find on a stock contemporary Jeep pickup are slightly less than 33″ tall. Although the old-school truck sacrifices some luxury conveniences, it does have a modern HVAC system and heated Corbeau bucket seats to keep its occupants comfy. Being that Rock Solid is a fabrication company, “Manny The Manche” sports bespoke front and rear bumpers, as well as custom rock sliders to protect those pristine rocker panels.