kemjeep

My 92 xj was starting to say good bye but instead of j-yard I sold it to someone who likes it bought 2000 sport 102k miles in condition like you bought guess what i DONT CARE IF said clasic sport or limited or country it a jeep and its a cherokee with 4.0 my good friend told he recently read an article about the top 10 vehicles that were hard to kill in that list was olds cierra and also an alfa romeo which makes believe the list is worldwide but anyway #10 was jeep cherokee with the 4.0 of course just goes to show you true jeep solid axles mechanical transfer case and a 4.o you cant any better than this

Jeff H

YES'M!
I'm really suckin' at observing important distinctions this week, aren't I?
This is a tolerant and patient bunch here. Glad I signed up and posted.

The D35 would likely be OK for me, not going over 235/75/15s. I do worry a little about the deep snow because I work my 8.25 hard in it. My wife is in a wheel chair and I HAVE to get through stuff sometimes. Once I am so far into it, there's only one way out and it has to be all three of us at once, her me and the Jeep. If something breaks, we can't get out and walk and she can't "camp" there u ntil someone comes to get us - because there IS no one to come get us. I may talk myself into looking for another axle yet.

Yes, no swaps. Saw one just before that which was patched together with all the crap left from a couple builds from the way it looked though.

No ABS,.... unless they hid the module under the dash and it doesn't work. I forgot to warn the salesman before I decided to see if it had ABS while on a test drive. He didn't ask but I could tell he wanted to get off the lot for a few so I invited him along.
Leather seats can be slippery.

_StationWagon_

Naw ... just messing with you. There's no way could you guess I'm female by anything I've posted here.

I like how a reliable 4x4 is absolutely essential for you and you decided that an XJ is the one. Stationwagons rule . My leather seats have never been slippery ... cold in winter, hot in summer - but all eliminated (and protected) with decent seat covers.

The Turdy-five does have a bad rep on forums, but I never started mistrusting mine until I read about it on a forum - and I wheeled it for a few years before the swap. But eventually paranoia made me have the swap done, not any failure of the axle. That said, if you can't afford to risk failure, then a swap is in yer future!

easttnrubi

Think difference between X and Sahara on Wranglers..Just fancier trim.

Destro

If you drive it sane and don't wheel it the D35 should be fine for a very very long time.

Now if you go for bigger tires and like to go offroad, I would say ditch that axle ASAP. :-)

Jeff H

Well, that might be a problem then. I have made many emergency runs in all driving conditions which were literal life or death situations where all I cared about was getting there, whether the Jeep lived to make another run or not.

I love that - "Station Wagon." Station Wagons are cool - VERY cool, and one with all that wonderful stuff underneath is euphoria to me. Having an I6 under the hood is perfect. I have always loved and driven inlines - never bought a V8 myself.

My choice of the Cherokee is merit-based, not sentimentalism, although I am sentimental about it. I have relied on it to carry us through some ugly emergencies in all sorts of weather and driving conditions. Had I been driving a lesser vehicle in any one of several emergency situations, my Wife would not be here. When the Subaru Forester was totaled (mini-van doing 50 in a 25), the replacement was the '01. That Forester was pretty amazing itself, but when we stacked up all the "what-ifs," the primary vehicle of this household is a Cherokee, period. Yes, the XJ is a "fun" vehicle too, but I HAVE to have one.

Sorry to be so long-winded.

irs009

@Kimjeep, the reason the Jeep Cherokee is so hard to 'kill off' is because of owners like us on this forum with extremely deep pockets. ; )

91 limited owner

Here's a copy of build sheet for my '91 limited. According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

*XL Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
-SA
AHT Trailer Tow Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARPP Limited Decor Group
BAFP 130 Amp Alternator
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CACP Low Back Bucket Seats
CDBP Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Folding Seat
CKBP Floor Carpet
CKNP Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTP Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKVP MOPAR Third Row Cargo Bins w/Table
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAP Spare Tire Cover
CSCP Cargo Compartment Cover
CUFP Full Length Floor Console
CUNP Overhead Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAS Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHPP Selec-Trac Full Time 4WD System
DHSS Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS Dana M30/181MM Front Axle
DMDS 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRMP Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GAJP Sunscreen Glass
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEC Front Left Side Sliding Window
GFAP Rear Window Defroster
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GRKP Left Power Mirror
GSKP Right Power Mirror
GTKP Power Mirrors
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDP Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JCAS 85 MPH Primary Speedometer
JGBP Digital Clock
JHAP Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
JPTP Power Front Driver/Passenger Seats
LACP Illuminated Entry
LAJP Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LBDP Ash Tray Lamp
LBEP Cigar Lighter
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LNJP Fog Lamps
LSAP Security Alarm
MBPP Body Color Front Bumper
MBQP Body Color Rear Bumper w/Step Pads
MCAP Front Bumper Guards
MCBP Rear Bumper Guards
MDA Front License Plate Bracket
MFKP Body Color Grille
MHAP Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Upper Door Frame Moldings
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKP Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MTAS Bright Liftgate Applique
MWGP Roof Rack
NAAS Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHMP Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
PS7 Dark Silver Metallic
QS7S Dark Silver Metallic Clear Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RAFP AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCGP 6 Speakers
RDCP Power Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SFAS Standard Duty Shock Absorbers
SGAS Rear Shock Absorbers
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBB Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRMA P225/75R16 BSW On/Off Road Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJGP 15" Aluminum Wheels
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
Z03P Rear Spring Group Iii
Z5BS Payload Rating - 1800#
Z59P Left Front Spring Group Ix
Z78P Right Front Spring Group VIII