97+ front doors on 87 XJ

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Nov 5, 2010 | 08:25 PM

87xjDave

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From: San Antonio, TX

Year: 87

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

97+ front doors on 87 XJ

Has anyone installed 97+ front doors on an 87 XJ 4 door?
Are all the door hinges located in the same place?
Do you have to make any modifications or are they a direct bolt on?
Anyone have pictures of the doors installed, do the body lines match?

Nov 5, 2010 | 11:05 PM

xj87cherokee

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From: calabash, nc

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 96 4.0l H.O.

im not sure how different 97s are from 96s but i have 96 doors on my 87

Nov 5, 2010 | 11:24 PM

That Jeep Guy XJMJ

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From: Michigan

Year: 1987 MJ, 1973 J2000, 1986 XJ, 08 JK

Model: Comanche (MJ)

Engine: 4.0L H.O

they wont seal very well unless you modify the seal strip.... the reason why your 96 doors fit is cuz its the same body line... 97 and up are sleeker (obviously).... as for the way they mount.... i know the 97's use a different style hinge but i don't remember if they bolt to the hinge the same or not.. i'm sure someone else will chime in with a few more cents..