N8N

First post here... my cousin has had a '99 Cherokee for a while now and I told her if she ever wanted to sell it to let me know. Well that day has come and she sent me the VIN and I got a response within minutes from Chrysler...

Sales Code Description
*B6 Vinyl High-Back Bucket Seats
-K5 Camel
ADL Skid Plate Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARUP SE Decor Group
A20P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGS
BASS 124 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGK 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
CABP Bucket Seats
CBWP Highline Door Trim Panel
CDBS Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Folding Seat
CGGS Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKXS Midgate Box Access
CSA Spare Tire Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS Illuminated Rear Assist Handles
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS 230MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRMP Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
GFAS Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GTZP Manual Remote Mirrors
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
JAY Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBFP Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
KDPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR
KGPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KRPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR
KTPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KYPP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K3ZS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LCKS Front Dome Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MBJP Black Front Bumper
MBKP Black Front Bumper End Caps
MBNP Black Rear Bumper
MBSP Black Rear Bumper End Caps
MCAS Front Bumper Guards
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFAP Black Headlamp Bezels
MFFP Black Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MNAS Black Door Handles
MNJP Black License Plate Brow
MUKS MOPAR Chrome Bodyside Molding
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NMC Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
PR4 Flame Red Clear Coat
QR4S Flame Red Clear Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RALP AM/FM Radio
RCBP 2 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCDP Luxury Steering Wheel
SDB Heavy Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
TBB Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRL P225/75R15 Wrangler RT/S AT Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJDP 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels
WKBP Matching Spare Wheel
WLYC All Steel Wheels
XCYS Delete Remote Start System
XEEP Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield
XEFP Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
XEUP Front Suspension Skid Plate
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
XPFS Protective Coating and Remover
XWC Warranty Registration Card-Govt Bid
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

question, what front axle is a "230mm?" I'm a little disappointed that with all those HD options it doesn't have a D44 rear, tow hitch, or trailer wiring, but the latter two can I assume be added easily. I'm 99.44% sure that I'm going to buy it anyway as I've been in it before, other than some hail damage it's really nice and it apparently just passed inspection today and the only thing it needed was new tires which she went ahead and bought. Anything in those specs that you think should be cause for alarm?

E-Rok

D44 was only an option on early early models

marXJackal

230mm is the Dana 30. IIRC, the D44 rear hasnt been a stock option since like '89. The rear D35 that it has is the weaker of the 2 offered in the '99 but if you arent going to put huge tires on it and offroad alot, it shouldnt be a problem.

N8N

Thanks guys, I know how to turn wrenches but I'm a complete n00b when it comes to Jeeps so please bear with me if I ask something dumb, the last Jeep I even rode in besides this one was my great-grandfather's J10 pickup My dad had a Scout II for years which is really the only similar vehicle I've ever driven. (great 4x4 by the way, hope I don't **** anyone off by saying that.) I don't really plan to off-road this guy, it's more intended as a replacement for my F-150 which I hate because a) it's huge (unwieldy in DC-area traffic) b) it's slow and c) it's not 4WD so I don't trust it if I have to drive through the mountains in winter. It'll really be an occasional hauler/tow vehicle and used for road trips if I really have to see my family and the weather is bad enough that I don't want to drive my company car.

So please educate me, what are the differences between the rear axle options? Should this vehicle have a limited slip, or would that be explicitly called out on the build sheet if it had it?

thanks again!

marXJackal

try out this site it has alot of good info: http://jeephorizons.com/tech/xjstockspecs.html
As for the limited slip some came with Trac-Lok in the rear. The build sheet should list it if you did have one. From what Ive been told if you do have it, it should say so on the axle but i cant remember what to look for. maybe someone else can chime in and help out with that

N8N

OK, I'm going to call her tonight and work out details... No trac-lock on build sheet, what I posted is what I got from Chrysler in its entirety (except for the personal information.)

I would like a trailer hitch. What would you guys recommend? Also, is there an easy wiring kit? (I know I actually had to cut an aftermarket converter box out of a friend's Cherokee once when it burned up and his lights went nuts... but that was years ago, don't remember what brand)

What fluids should I use for initial maintenance? I do have a stock of Redline Heavy Shockproof and Redline D4 ATF, would those be appropriate?

thanks again (wow, I'm already down on page 5, this is an active forum!)

cruiser54

1990 still had a Dana 44 option.

DaddyGreenGenes

The 4 pin trailer wiring harness is just a simple plug and play. A 7 blade wiring harness is a bit more work, but some of them include the 4 pin t-connector.

gary s

Another telltale sign of a factory installed Trac-Loc is the warning decal in the glovebox.

djb383

What does that sticker say?

allsierra123

Says this jeep comes from the factory more BA than the rest. So gloat a bit.

N8N

you guys have all the info. I do, the vehicle is about 5 hours away from me. I remember it being red with a tan interior, and other than that I trust that my cousin wouldn't rip me off, she's pretty cool. And I know the vehicle has been in her care for at least 5 years probably more. Actually thanks for reminding me, I was gonna call DMV to try to figure out best way to handle interstate title transfer.

ZINGGG

x2. i'd like to know

djb383

A trash-lok is not much to gloat about......................but this is.

Seriously, what does the sticker say?

xjsnake

You can change the differentials with standard 75-90 or 80-90 gear oil. No need for synthetic motorcycle gear oil unless you feel like using what you already have on hand.

For the ATF you can use the D4 if you want as it's rated for Dex/Merc III.

For engine oil there's a TON of debates on what oils to put in the 4.0 (Dino vs synthetic, oil classes 5W-20, 10W-30, 15W-40 etc, and what additives if any to add). I won't recommend engine oil because I'm not starting that whole debate over again. You will find PLENTY to read on the forum about it.

One thing I will recommend is that you use a Wix, Napa Gold (made by wix), mobil 1, mopar or motorcraft filter on the 4.0's. The Frams (also known by some 'cruiser' as the OCOD, orange can of death ) are very poorly designed and can cause considerable engine damage.

Oh as to the trailer hitch. Go to your local junkyard with a breaker bar and pull one off. I have gotten 3 XJ hitches that way and have paid less that $20 for each of em.

Make sure to pick up a set of "nutstrips" to slide into the frame rail so that your hitch installation is as strong as it can be.

Nutstrips can be found from morris4x4 and JCR along with your dealer.

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/sill-re...-52001175.html

http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...ry_Code=XJMISC

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