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Sep 5, 2009 | 09:21 PM

dougy_fresh

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From: Benton, KY

Year: 1986

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 2.8

any WJ parts useful?

so the junkyard i'm getting my XJ from has a WJ sitting right beside the XJ. are there any parts i should try to get off of it that would be an upgrade for the XJ?

Sep 5, 2009 | 09:25 PM

89eliminator

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From: IN

Year: 1989 Comanche

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just grab the whole front axle including the steering.

Sep 5, 2009 | 09:28 PM

dougy_fresh

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From: Benton, KY

Year: 1986

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what is better about it? it would be super easy to pull, the wj is sitting on blocks already...

Sep 5, 2009 | 09:31 PM

89eliminator

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Year: 1989 Comanche

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the steering and knuckles are a very desirable upgrade when lifting your XJ.

Sep 5, 2009 | 10:13 PM

SeriousOffroad

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I did the WJ knuckle swap on my heep and although I'm very satisfied with the results, it was an expensive upgrade.

Sep 5, 2009 | 11:17 PM

4.3L XJ

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From: Chico, CA

Year: 1986

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Engine: 4.3L with headers and full 3" exhaust system

Some of the fellas on NAXJA seem to like the steering box

Sep 5, 2009 | 11:20 PM

ol"blue

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XJ Cherokee Conversion to WJ Front Brakes & Steering

any WJ parts useful?

any WJ parts useful?

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