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Sep 27, 2014 | 11:36 AM

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jedijeb

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From: Dawson Springs, KY

Year: 1985

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 2.5L

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Originally Posted by Demonoid369

Hmm I'll have to look because I swore the 80's were less rigid because the front section was flimsier(different radiator, motor, etc..)

Most of this I'm just reading about, I know the doors aren't structural but I think there has been still some debate on the hatch area being somewhat structural. I'll maybe look into this more lol ill have to look at a early model and my 97' and see if the B-pillar are different. Idk its to early for me lol

I know the front is different on my 85xj, it has a small square copper radiator instead of the wide aluminum one on the later models. But the front panel comes up to the radiator so I would think there is actually more steel there than in the newer ones that would have less metal so as to not obstruct the much wider radiator.