Can I use a trans out of a XJ cherokee since it seems ZJ Grands have tran issues? I have a local junk yard that has a bunch of both but a lot of the grand cherokees have v8s while my buddies is a 4.0. So I am wondering if I can use the trans out of the Cherokee classic that is there or any XJ for that matter? I took a look at it and it has the select lever in it for part time 4wd, 2wd and 4 low. So it isn't awd model. So what are my options.

 

You say "trans" but then you referred to the t-case, which are you asking about swapping?

 

I am talking about the trans. But I have no idea if I would also need to use the transfercase dependent on what I am pulling the trans out of. So I thought it would be helpfull to let everyone know that it is not all time awd but 4wd.

 

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f5/transmission-zj-24803/

Once you replace the trans you can use your current transfer case.

 

thank syou very much. So if I am really lucky, his 93 might be earlier enough of a model that it might have the same trans as in the XJs and will not need any work to make it work. Just swap it in?

 

correct

There will be a tag on the side of the transmission above the pan with the model designation.

If it is an AW-4 update us with the manufacture date of the ZJ.. found on the drivers door.

 

I saw no tag on the transmission. I looked at his 91 XJ and the pan on his 93 ZJ is smaller where as the XJs pan is long. So I guess it has the other trans in it. The build date on the driver do says 6/93. I got the vin if anyone knows how to read them. 1J4G258S0PC694490.

 

Considering that build date and that the pan's differ in appearance i think your right to assume this has the 42re.

94 model year ZJ's started coming out late 93 so i'd assume the 6/93 production could be considered late 93. Thats why he doesnt have the AW-4.