Editing Jeepster Commando (section)

==1972-1973: C104==
[[File:Jeep Commando C-104.jpg|right|thumb|1972 Jeep Commando (C104)]]

The 1972 and 1973 model years represent the second generation of the Jeep Commando, known internally as the C104. The new version was a significant departure from the previous C101 due to the changes implemented after AMC acquired Jeep in 1970.

The "Jeepster" part of the name was removed; it was now called the Jeep Commando. Most noticeable was a new front end that departed from the traditional Jeep grille. The Commando now features a "conventional" full-width egg crate-type grille that mimicked that of the larger [[Chevrolet K5 Blazer]].<ref name="Statham">{{cite book|url= https://www.google.com/books/edition/Jeep_Color_History/dR3wmKlfnrMC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=1972+Jeep+Commando&pg=PA85&printsec=frontcover |pages=80-85 |title=Jeep Color History |first=Steve |last=Statham |date=1999 |publisher=Motorbooks |isbn=9781610590556 |access-date=April 10, 2025 |via=Google books}}</ref> This redesign has described as the most uncharacteristic of what was expected of Jeep styling.<ref name="Statham"/>

The more substantial front end was one of the many upgrades to accommodate the longer and more powerful AMC engines. Replacing the I4 and V6 were {{convert|232|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} or {{convert|258|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} [[AMC Straight-6 engine#232|AMC Straight-6]] or the {{convert|304|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} [[AMC V8 engine]]. The wheelbase was also extended to {{convert|104|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} to fit the new engines and this helped to improved the ride and increase legroom.<ref name="Statham"/>  Four-wheel-drive with a two-speed transfer case remained standard features, emphasizing the Commando's off-road heritage and capability.

Other enhancements included wider tread and a stronger frame.<ref name="1972-brochure">{{cite web|url= https://jeepster-commando.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jeep-Commando-1972-USA.pdf |title='Jeep' 1972. 'Jeep' Commando (brochure) |website=jeepster-commando.com |access-date=April 10, 2025}}</ref> The rear flanged-shaft rear axle was strengthened along with an increased capacity open-end front axle and ball-joint ends.<ref name="1972-brochure"/> The turning diameter was shortened with new steering box and linkage also reduced steering effort. A new rear-mounted gas tank provided an additional {{convert|5|gal|L|1|abbr=off}} capacity to {{convert|16.5|gal|L|1|abbr=off}}.<ref name="1972-brochure"/> Along with the bigger engines, the 1972 Commando featured larger drum brakes.<ref name="Statham"/>

The 1973 models were essentially unchanged except for including larger-sized tires as standard equipment.<ref name="Statham"/>

Engines:

* 1971–1972:  ''[[AMC Straight-6 engine|AMC&nbsp;232]]'' [[Straight-six engine|I6]]&mdash; {{convert|232|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}},<ref name="amcenginesA">{{cite web |url= http://www.matadorcoupe.com/images/engineappchart.jpg |title=Engine application chart |accessdate=2008-04-30 |last= |first= |date= |work= |publisher= |archive-date=2012-02-17 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120217104931/http://www.matadorcoupe.com/images/engineappchart.jpg |url-status=dead }}</ref> {{convert|3.750|in|mm|abbr=on}} bore, {{convert|3.500|in|mm|abbr=on}} stroke, {{convert|100|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|185|lb·ft|N·m|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="amcenginesB">{{cite web |url= http://www.matadorcoupe.com/images/enginespecchart.jpg |title=General Engine Specifications |accessdate=2008-04-30 |last= |first= |date= |work= |publisher= |archive-date=2012-03-14 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120314062542/http://www.matadorcoupe.com/images/enginespecchart.jpg |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* 1971–1972: ''[[AMC Straight-6 engine|AMC&nbsp;258]]'' [[Straight-six engine|I6]]&mdash;{{convert|258|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}},<ref name="amcenginesA"/> {{convert|3.750|in|mm|abbr=on}} bore, {{convert|3.895|in|mm|abbr=on}} stroke<ref name="amcenginesB"/>
* 1971–1973:  ''[[AMC V8 engine|AMC&ndash;304]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]]&mdash;{{convert|304|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}},<ref name="amcenginesA"/> {{convert|3.750|in|mm|abbr=on}} bore, {{convert|3.753|in|mm|abbr=on}} stroke<ref name="amcenginesB"/> 1971: {{convert|210|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}, 1972: {{convert|150|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right; width:%;"
|+ style="text-align: left;" | Production by year<ref>{{cite web|url= https://jeepster-commando.com/index.php/resources/jeepster-data/ |title=Jeepster Data |website=jeepster-commando.com |date=2025 |access-date=April 10, 2025}}</ref>
!Year
!C104 Commando
|-
|1972
|10,685
|-
|1973
|9,538
|-
|Total
|'''20,223'''
|}