I have a 1996 cherokee with a 5-speed manual tranny and i want to know what i would have to do in order to put an automatic in it. Have no idea how hard it would be and what all i need to get from a donor vehicle....

 

Funny, I'm interested in a manual transmission for my 96...

I am interested in the answers as well.

 

for auto, you will need a torque converter matched to the auto tranny, driveshafts, flywheel, possibly new CPS, wire harness and transmission control unit (TCU), shifter, linkage, and so it looks nice a new center console. you should be able to get away with the original steering column to keep things simple.

the one thing that comes to mind, an auto has a key lock for the shifter, but you should be good not having to worry about that. it just may be able to start in gear and able to shut off and pull the key out without being in park.

 

I'd sell it and find one you like with an auto. There's lots of people on this forum that would kill for a 5 speed XJ.

 

i know that people think it would be stupid to switch to an automatic...im just looking for help not criticizm.

 

To do a stock to stock swap would take a lot of time, money and parts. An aftermarket trans and controller would make your swap much much easier.

JMO