4x4 to optional 2wd conversion
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From: wisconsin
Year: 2000
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: straight 6
Hello. i have recently traded in my 98 cherokee limited for a 2000 grand cherokee limited. unlike my 98 (which had all 4x4 options such as four all time, four full time, high and low) this jeep only has 4 all time and four low. considering it is my main driver for work and will only see the off roads during summer, i would like the option of 2wd for gas conservation. what all would i need to do this conversion?
Last edited by Mbenoit85; Jan 25, 2013 at 01:56 PM. Reason: clarification
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From: Bristol,Pa
Year: 94
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
An NP242 for a WJ
Check out this google search result, will give you all the info you'll need and you can decide if this is something worth your time and expense.
https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp...w=1311&bih=703
Check out this google search result, will give you all the info you'll need and you can decide if this is something worth your time and expense.
https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp...w=1311&bih=703
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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Just a point, My 2000 WJ doesn't seem to make a difference in mpg whether I'm in full time 4 wd or in 2wd. You're still turning all those front end gears whether you're powering them or not.
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From: wisconsin
Year: 2000
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: straight 6
thanks everyone. you were right. after doing some price checking. the parts and time spent wouldnt really be worth it. i think i will pay it off this year and trade it in for a newer grand cherokee with the options i want. however i do stand by the power increase and gas usage decrease i had mentioned by having two wheel drive. both jeeps i owned prior (93 cherokee with a 12 inch lift and 98 cherokee limited stock) showed a massive difference in power and gas usage going from 4 wd to 2 wd. thank you all for your help.
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