2wd to 4wd conversion
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2wd to 4wd conversion
I have a 94 Xj it's 2wd I already bought a 93 4wd parts jeep and I was wondering if anyone has any info on what exactly I have to do to switch it over thanks
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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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I am going to lift my jeep and I am wondering if I can just put blocks in the rear between rear end and leaf springs any info will be appreciated and how high can I lift it and use stocks shocks
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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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