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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:45 PM
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Default 1999 cherokee 2wd to 4wd conversion

i have a 99 classic xj 2wd sadly, i know i can easily sell it and buy a 4x4 but i love this one and dont want to get rid of it. can you please list all the parts needed to convert to 4x4.
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Transmission from 98-01 with transfer case. (Either 231 or 242 doesn't matter) front and rear drive shafts, front axle with matching gear ratio of the rear, transfer shifter/ bezel, light wiring for t/c bezel. You'll have to extend your speed sensor wiring to reach the t/c. I did the conversion a couple months ago. Well worth it.
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by XJGunny
Transmission from 98-01 with transfer case. (Either 231 or 242 doesn't matter) front and rear drive shafts, front axle with matching gear ratio of the rear, transfer shifter/ bezel, light wiring for t/c bezel. You'll have to extend your speed sensor wiring to reach the t/c. I did the conversion a couple months ago. Well worth it.
thanks exactly what i needed to know
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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Oh and try to find a high pinion axle from a 97-98 if possible but not 100% necessary.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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Ive always wanted to do my 96 . Goodluck man!
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 08:33 AM
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Find a xj that has been rear ended,blown engine or no title dirt cheap and use it as parts.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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Dont forget to pull the complete shift linkage for the t-case shifter. You have a piece bolted to the floor that people often forget.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by nitroxsteve
Dont forget to pull the complete shift linkage for the t-case shifter. You have a piece bolted to the floor that people often forget.
Good point.
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