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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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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?
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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97-01 cherokees. all should all work.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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You should be aware that anything 00-01 Have low pinion front axles so If I were you Id opt for something 97-99.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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but i cant take anything out of any older models? i found alot of 92-95's parting out...
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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but i cant take anything out of any older models? i found alot of 92-95's parting out...
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.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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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.
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 12:41 AM
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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.
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 12:52 AM
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and be sure to check your gear ratios
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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Whats a "HP" front?
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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"HP" stands for High Pinion
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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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?
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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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
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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I have a nice 95 in my sights, am i going to have problems with electrical compatability???
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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I just need to know exactly which jeeps i can rip all 4x4 parts out of?!? Confused
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