where to start?

cast00 · 10-14-2009, 05:33 PM

I've owned a 93' jeep cherokee for a few years now but due to my budget i havent put any work into. But now that i do idk where to start or even if its worth the time. Theres nothing wrong with the aesthetics and it runs great. Its a 4 cyl, 2.5 L, manual 5 speed. 2 wd. I want to make it 4wd and idk if swapping engines is a good idea. I'd like to use it for off road fun. Any suggestions would be great. Thx in advance

92muddycherokee · 10-14-2009, 10:38 PM

If it were me, I would try to sell the 2wd for as much as I could and then try to find a 4wd version. I am not sure of the costs involved in a 4wd conversion. You may be able to grab the front drivetrain off a 4wd cherokee from a salvage yard, then swap in a 4.0, trans, transfer case, and drive shafts???? Could be a lot of work, but if you could get the parts for cheap and put in the wrench time, I think it could be done.

10-14-2009, 05:33 PM	#1
cast00 Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1 My Photos	where to start? I've owned a 93' jeep cherokee for a few years now but due to my budget i havent put any work into. But now that i do idk where to start or even if its worth the time. Theres nothing wrong with the aesthetics and it runs great. Its a 4 cyl, 2.5 L, manual 5 speed. 2 wd. I want to make it 4wd and idk if swapping engines is a good idea. I'd like to use it for off road fun. Any suggestions would be great. Thx in advance Last edited by cast00; 10-14-2009 at 06:00 PM..

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10-14-2009, 10:38 PM	#2
92muddycherokee Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 155 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0H.O. I6 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25 Tires: 33x10.5 BFG AT ko's Lift Specifications: 2" budget lift Misc Accessories: Trimmed fenders. That's about it for now	If it were me, I would try to sell the 2wd for as much as I could and then try to find a 4wd version. I am not sure of the costs involved in a 4wd conversion. You may be able to grab the front drivetrain off a 4wd cherokee from a salvage yard, then swap in a 4.0, trans, transfer case, and drive shafts???? Could be a lot of work, but if you could get the parts for cheap and put in the wrench time, I think it could be done.

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