JSmith0055

I have a 98 cherokee that is 2wd, im going to pick up a parts jeep to tear all of the 4x4 parts out of. what vehicles are compatable?

does it have to be the 97 body style? only cherokees?

Rmart30

97-01 cherokees. all should all work.

XxXJ99xX

You should be aware that anything 00-01 Have low pinion front axles so If I were you Id opt for something 97-99.

JSmith0055

but i cant take anything out of any older models? i found alot of 92-95's parting out...

XxXJ99xX

I believe you can because its still the same front axle and I believe most of the steering and suspension components are the same (someone correct me if im wrong) But otherwise everything should be the same.

odgreen

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Svrider

Yeah I think you can go older, just make sure you try and stay with the same models. Cause I went to get driveshafts for my 92 sport and I ran into four dirrferent size driveshafts. But that was for the rear. Cause there was the 4.0 and the 2.8

Just something to think about.

no rdplz

you can pull parts from 95 and newer. Otherwise your driveshafts will be wrong. Make sure to get a HP front though. They'll be in all but 00-01 XJ's.

projectmayhem

and be sure to check your gear ratios

JSmith0055

Whats a "HP" front?

SteelBlue99

"HP" stands for High Pinion

JSmith0055

oh ok thanks! also, i know theres a whole thread dedicated to what rigs are compatible with others... any idea what the link is anybody? i cant find it.

or if anyone knows off the top can you tell me what models i can rip parts from, besides just cherokees, what about grand cherokee? ive heard talk of axles from explorers?

peppers xj

correct me if im wrong front axle imo go with the hp but all should bolt up from what info i have gathered i have a 93 2wd im converting and i now have 97 front and rear axles i do know the 97 front axle had different calipers and brake hoses which was fine cause i took every thing from the hard lines down off the doner jeep something to keep in mind ok now to your tranny and t-case i have heard both that you could use your 2wd with and adapter plate(which i heard is more expensive than a good used aw4) but the u have to find a t-case with the right spline count but what im doing is just swapping tranny and t-case together but i have heard as well the 91-96 has different elc. plugs and such than 97-01 correct me if im wrong but i think that right

JSmith0055

I have a nice 95 in my sights, am i going to have problems with electrical compatability???

JSmith0055

I just need to know exactly which jeeps i can rip all 4x4 parts out of?!? Confused