Any ideas how much of a process is involved in swapping out the front clips from the pre 97s to the newer style clips? Any writeups?

 

is there any difference?

I thought only the bumper, header, grill were different

 

Your right..but i don't think the grille and side markers will work without swapping out the entire clip,

 

The fenders are slightly different at the top, they're more rounded.

 

The front of the fenders stop at the top of the bumper as well.

 

It's all bolt on, just make sure you get the fenders with it.

 

Ive seen it done without swapping fenders..doesnt look too bad just the body lines dont match up perfectly. Rounded vs square basically.

 

Somethingclever swapped out his pre97 with a wagoneer grill. I think thats it... the one with the 4 headlights, 2 stacked one on top the other.

 

I'm guessing it would cost a decent bit. I'd need front clip, grille, bezels, and fenders.

 

I did this. It bolts on. ofcourse I didnt bother with a bunch of garbage you dont need, like stock front bumper or stock flares.

you need fenders and complete header panel.

I bought a 97 cherokee for the 29 spline 8.25 the seats, seat belts, front doors, front clip, and tons of spare parts for 350, to update the look of my xj.

If you have the means, change the front doors too, the 96 and older doors look like crap with the useless triangle window.

 

I was gonna do this and found all the parts I needed on Craigslist. Was like $150 bucks in all. Not too bad I jus decided to keep my waggy front clip

 

bolts on ,wiring is different though. Heres my 92. 97+ interior,front clip,doors,etc

 

Did you change the fenders?

 

yea man full swap outs

 

Looks good. Maybe funds will permit. I hope to keep the thread going though cause it's a cool mod. My $ are going towards armor and more suspension upgrades first