I have been absent from the wheeling community for quite some time. I was in the process of finishing my 93 Rodeo when I got T-boned. Then I graduated form college and I have been trying to get my career up and going. I have had an 86 Trooper, but there is just no build-ability in it. Several weeks ago I discovered that it needed about $1k in work, That night I started looking at Craigslist and found a sweet 89 trooper. (ARB bumper, Warn winch, TerraLows, Superwinch man. hubs, Pacesetter headers,Old Man Emu shocks,...) The only problem is that it is 4 door, I like my 86 2 door much better. So the idea is to body swap. I understand that it IS possible.
I wonder if there are some things that I need to keep in mind. I myself won't be doing it, But I want to be able to keep the shop in line.
Could anyone please share with me any insights. I understand that there might be an issue with some unused body mounts going between 4 to 2 doors.
Anything else?

Where can I find some new body mount pucks?

Any other things that would be beneficial to do at the same time?

Pics Soon, as soon as I figure out how to do it.

Thanks. LINK

You have the opportunity to have two gas tanks. Transfer the side mount tank to the newer frame and graft the filler neck and fuel door from the '89 onto the '86 body.