96 2dr XJ Sport
 

I have had this XJ for a year now. in that time i have done the following;
replaced water pump and t-stat along with hoses.
oil changes
plugs, wires, cap and rotor.
fabbed up a new pass side floor pan.
cabela's seat covers up front. (bargain cave rocks for that kind of stuff)
wheels and tires from my old 97 mountaineer
and built a stoarge box in the rear. (pic coming soon)


next up is to change diff fluids and tcase. (tranns fluid done before i got it.)
roof rack
new rear springs 1.5" lift around?
bumpers. stock ones are messed up.
more things to come but for now that is the plan.

also will the rear side windows freom a 90 2 door fit my 96?

ok so was out to my local 4X4 shop tonight chating with they guys. They talked me into a 3" lift....
getting a Zone offroad lift kit for what new shocks and rear springs would cost me. how can i refuse. :D

I approve of that^^ are they hooking you up with a track bar as well?

At this point we are not planning on swapping out the track bar. But that can change. Same with the sye if I end yup needing it I'll get one, but don't think I will.

The rear side windows should fit, as long as you pull the entire window section.

been a while since i have updated. Nothing new to report. funds have been tight so I have not gotten the lift yet.
I did how ever make a run through the pit at the "Last rose of summer mud bog" in Douglas, Mn. here she is after my run.

just got a call from a buddy this morning. he has a set of S-10 springs for me. Plan to have them swapped around in the next few weeks. as i am only running 235's I'm not planning to use the entire set from the s-10 yet. if i can get back the 2-3" lost due to spring sag plus another inch or so i will be happy. will probably and a spacer to the front coils to get me by until later. but who knows maybe i will score some front coils soon as well.
also here is a pic of my rear storage drawer i built last fall.

Got my build sheet from Jeep today. Pretty sure i have an LSD in the rear axle
even though its not specifically listed. still need to pull the covers and change gear oil. I
will know for sure when i do that.


Dear Dave:

Thank you for contacting the Jeep Customer Assistance Center in regards
to your 1996 Jeep Cherokee.

We are pleased to provide vehicle build information per your request.

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

Sales Code Description
*J5 Cloth/Vinyl High-Back Bucket Seats
-SA
APAS Monotone Paint
ARUP SE Decor Group
BAUS 117 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CADP High Back Bucket Seats
CBWS Highline Door Trim Panel
CDBP Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Folding Seat
CGTS Driver Air Bag Only
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKXS Midgate Box Access
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CUFP Full Length Floor Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAS Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DHSS Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS 230MM Front Axle
DMDS 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRAS Corporate 8.25 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
GEHS Fixed Door Vent Glass
GFA Rear Window Defroster
GRZP Left Remote Mirror
GSZP Right Remote Control Mirror
GTZ Manual Remote Mirrors
GVAC All Vehicles W/O Power Mirrors
HAA Air Conditioning
JAZS Analog Instrument Cluster
JBFS Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCAS 85 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
K27P Do Not Use
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MB1S Black Front Bumper
MB5S Black Rear Bumper
MDA Front License Plate Bracket
MFFS Black Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKS Hi Black Gloss/Black Mirror Molding
MNAS Black Door Handles
MUKS MOPAR Chrome Bodyside Molding
MWG Roof Rack
NAAS Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
PR4 Flame Red Clear Coat
QR4S Flame Red Clear Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RAF AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCDP 4 Speakers
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCDS Luxury Steering Wheel
SDAS Normal Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
TBCS Compact Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TM6S P215/75R15 BSW Wrangler AP Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJDS 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels
WLYC All Steel Wheels
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

look for the tag on the diff to be sure, but if you had LSD, it would be listed on the build sheet. mine says "anti-spin differential"

finally installed my aux lights up front. to darn by the time i was done for a picture. already notice a big difference having them on. I used the clear lens driving lights from HF. when i get my roof basket done, i will be mounting at least 2 more on that to face rear and maybe 4 facing front. I may use 6" round for front facing though. have not decided. What do you guys think of the metal bodied off road lights from HF?

was able to snap a pic while at gas station...

love the two door xjs

thanks. they do look sweet dont they?

so i scored a free 70 amp arc welder the other day. Thank you people who toss out working equipment. and being laid off I have had a little bit of free time. I started cleaning my garage and found a bunch of steel that i decided to recycle and turn into a safari basket. here it is almost done. Will be painting it all either flat or satin black.

so a buddy of mine just picked up a grand Cherokee and asked if i could you any parts off it... not sure of year yet, but is it the ZJ that has the beefy steering components? also, what other parts should I be grabbing off this thing?