Up Country Pkg
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From: Reno, NV
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Is there an easy way to find out if an XJ has the Up Country Pkg? VIN? I have a new (to me) '99 Classic and it seems to set a little higher than what we would expect (that's a good thing). The front wheel wells measure 19" from hub center to trim at the wheel well. That's about 1.5" lift over the factory stock numbers. It's unlikely the P.O. would have modified.
Thanks,
Larry
Thanks,
Larry
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From: usa
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 6 cylinder
This is from my 2000 Jeep Sales Brochure:
In addition to that my 2000 UpCountry did not come with an UPCountry emblem or rear sway bar.
Its possible the PO installed a budget lift. Are there front coil spring spacers or extended non-oem rear leaf shackles?
If still in doubt do what elwood said, get a VIN build printout from Chrysler.
To increase off road prowess,the optional Up Country Suspension Group for 4WD models adds: tow hooks (two front and one rear); steel skid plates for the front suspension, the transfer case and fuel tank; a Trac-Lok limited slip differential - which automatically distributes the rear torque to the rear wheel with the most traction, and an off road suspension.
Its possible the PO installed a budget lift. Are there front coil spring spacers or extended non-oem rear leaf shackles?
If still in doubt do what elwood said, get a VIN build printout from Chrysler.
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From: Nolensville, TN
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
http://www.jeep.com/webselfservice/jeep/index.html
Go to "Equipment Listing"
Enter VIN in the smaller text box in the middle of the screen.
Go to "Equipment Listing"
Enter VIN in the smaller text box in the middle of the screen.
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From: Reno, NV
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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Did the Equipment Listing per WIZARDPC's recommendation and it does, indeed, have the Up Country Pkg (including Trac-Loc differential). What a bonus.
Thanks to all for contributing.
Larry
Thanks to all for contributing.
Larry
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Year: 98
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
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easy way to tell, check the glovebox. if theres a tag about needing friction modifier in the differential oil, then it has the LSD, which is a good indicator that it could have the upcountry.
the only way to be "certain" is to email Jeep the Vin. but if you have the LSD and no rear sway, those are pretty good signs.
the only way to be "certain" is to email Jeep the Vin. but if you have the LSD and no rear sway, those are pretty good signs.
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The Up Country springs on my special-ordered-by-me 1994 ZJ had part number labels wrapped around the springs. Those part numbers corresponded to the appropriate Up Country spring package w/ my combination of other vehicle options.
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it doesn't happen to be a police package or "special service package" does it?
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When I ordered my '95 I was able to select the Trac loc seperate. When I ordered my '01 I had to order the up country to get it. I believe the up country gets a trans cooler as well,if you added the trailer package you'd get the harness and hitch,but if you didn't order the up country you would get the cooler,hitch and harness
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When I ordered my '95 I was able to select the Trac loc seperate. When I ordered my '01 I had to order the up country to get it. I believe the up country gets a trans cooler as well,if you added the trailer package you'd get the harness and hitch,but if you didn't order the up country you would get the cooler,hitch and harness
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