Compatibility question
So I have what may be a stupid question. I just bought my son a 1995 Grand Cherokee (Laredo) a few weeks ago. The liftgate doesn't work (know that when I bought it) and now the front door doesn't close all the way (latching mechanism won't engage). I have the chance to get both from a salvage 1994 model. Can anyone tell me that those years are compatible? My understanding is that they are, but I'd like to know for sure before I by them. Thank you so much!
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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
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It is my understanding and I'm not an expert, but AFAIK all the body parts are the same from 93 to 98. Like I said, IDK for sure, but I wanted to get your thread started.
I'm pretty sure the door latch is the same and the last time I went to my Pick&Pull, there wasn't a hatch left in the yard that wasn't rotted on the bottom edge. Most salvage yards have an interchange guide that should tell you for sure.
It is my understanding and I'm not an expert, but AFAIK all the body parts are the same from 93 to 98. Like I said, IDK for sure, but I wanted to get your thread started.
I'm pretty sure the door latch is the same and the last time I went to my Pick&Pull, there wasn't a hatch left in the yard that wasn't rotted on the bottom edge. Most salvage yards have an interchange guide that should tell you for sure.
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From: Oroville, CA
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
The 93-95 model years are the same. 96-98 share most of the exterior body panels with the 93-95. The interiors are different between the 93-95 and 96-98 models.
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Year: 2002
Model: Grand Cherokee
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Yes, they are compatible. You can go to your local pick 'n' pull and get parts from any '93-'98 ZJ Grand Cherokee (ZJ is the body style from '93-'98). If you're swapping interior parts, you'll need to find a '93-'95 ZJ.
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