2wd to 4wd conversion
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From: Fayetteville, NC
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: Carrollton, GA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output
I converted my 94 with several parts from a 93.
You need to swap the front axle- it just bolts right up.
Pull the transmission and swap in the 4wd one with a transfercase.
Install your transfercase shifter bracket and linkage before you bolt the new transmission in, I suggest you buy the kit from Boostwerks kit as the stock linkage configuration is ****.
Install your driveshafts and then go drive it. You don't have to swap rear ends, just make sure your rear driveshaft is long enough.
There isn't much to it, just a fair amount of work. I'd go ahead and change the gear oil in the front axle and service the transmission and transfer case once they are out from under the parts Jeep. Keep your NSS off of your 2wd and the torque convertor as they can be used if yours ever go out.
I might have some pictures in my build as well.
You need to swap the front axle- it just bolts right up.
Pull the transmission and swap in the 4wd one with a transfercase.
Install your transfercase shifter bracket and linkage before you bolt the new transmission in, I suggest you buy the kit from Boostwerks kit as the stock linkage configuration is ****.
Install your driveshafts and then go drive it. You don't have to swap rear ends, just make sure your rear driveshaft is long enough.
There isn't much to it, just a fair amount of work. I'd go ahead and change the gear oil in the front axle and service the transmission and transfer case once they are out from under the parts Jeep. Keep your NSS off of your 2wd and the torque convertor as they can be used if yours ever go out.
I might have some pictures in my build as well.
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From: Cleveland, Ohio
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 H.O.
I wouldn't go more then 2' on blocks you'll end up with a real wonky pinion angle. I do shackles on my red 96 thats lifted 2 inches with stock shocks pretty much bottomed out(had to put them on with the weight of the vehicle on the wheels) and my black jeep was lifted 4.5 inches with Shackle relocation bracket and shims to correct the pinion angle no sye and I had no problems with it running 33s.
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