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Aug 2, 2010 | 11:12 PM

#16

builtnotbought89'

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From: SLC, UT

Year: 1989 2 door

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

What do you mean the 96 has a better front axle set up?

Aug 2, 2010 | 11:51 PM

#17

96_xj

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From: Gilbert AZ/Las Cruces NM

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 upgraded

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Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'

What do you mean the 96 has a better front axle set up?

bigger u-joints. 30% bigger!!! and no chance in it being a CAD axle

Aug 2, 2010 | 11:52 PM

#18

96_xj

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From: Gilbert AZ/Las Cruces NM

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 upgraded

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Originally Posted by xj2

well ive got connections with a machine shop. i work 60 hours a week at least as a tech at a local shop. so i guess i just want a brand new engine you know? + the 96 has a better front axle setup as opposed to the 89. i was almost thinking of building the 96 the same as my 89.

i like this idea. 2 doors rock! and a brand new engine would be sick! i would do a mild 4.5 stroker or a while 4.7!!

Aug 3, 2010 | 12:08 AM

#19

builtnotbought89'

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From: SLC, UT

Year: 1989 2 door

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Huh duh & I didn't even think about the ujoints being stronger! Ya if u got the connections & spare cash then go for it, you only live once...

Aug 3, 2010 | 12:56 AM

#20

shanester

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From: San Diego

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

heh my parents looked at me funny when i went out and bought another xj for 250 bucks

tho it just sits and is used as a spare car atm

Aug 3, 2010 | 01:15 AM

#21

Tankerblade

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From: Gilbert, AZ

Year: 2001

Engine: 4.0

Just my advice, transfer over the 88 motor to the 96, while porting/polishing/stroking the 96 engine and transfer the 88 suspension over to the 96 as well keeping the 96 axles

Aug 3, 2010 | 01:43 AM

#22

Koda6966

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From: Sidney Center NY

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Take the best parts of all three and make one great truck and two okay trucks. Sell the others to make the great truck an amazing truck. Problem solved.

Aug 3, 2010 | 06:31 AM

#23

Donnie_K

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From: Columbus, Ohio

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0, comp cam, 99 intake, apn header, neon injectors, Thunderbolt 2.5" High Flow Cat

you guys are talking swapping a renix into an ho car... do you realize exactly how different the wiring harness is? Don't think I'd swap a renix just to turn around and convert it back to HO

Aug 3, 2010 | 07:56 AM

#24

fantic238

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Year: 1988 limited

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 litre

The 88 won't shift out of first? Replace the TPS and it is new. Have fun.

Aug 3, 2010 | 10:02 AM

#25

xj2

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From: Provo UT

Year: 89 2 door

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by fantic238

The 88 won't shift out of first? Replace the TPS and it is new. Have fun.

yeah thats what ive heard. but it sometimes will struggle to shift in and out of third aswell. also could i just pull and clean my tps or is it a wiring/voltage issue?

Aug 3, 2010 | 10:31 AM

#26

fantic238

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Year: 1988 limited

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 litre

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Originally Posted by xj2

yeah thats what ive heard. but it sometimes will struggle to shift in and out of third aswell. also could i just pull and clean my tps or is it a wiring/voltage issue?

No you can't clean it's a sealed element. Ive tried it once and it didn't work (i opened one and found out that the brush was worn out) . Buy it new or pick a couple at the JY, it will fix the prob.
The gears shift in and out beacause you have big tires and prolly stock gearing. Nothing that a converter lock-up switch can't fix.

Aug 3, 2010 | 02:31 PM

#27

no rdplz

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From: Virginia Beach by way of Michigan

Didn't think about the '88 being a RENIX. Good call on that one Donnie_K. My suggestion was only due to a swap is easier than a total rebuild after a massive overheat. Since you've got connections with a shop, do the rebuild, and put all the lift components on the '96.

Aug 6, 2010 | 08:56 PM

#28

buckshot500

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From: Clover, S.C.

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

My advice; move out of your parent's house.

Buy your first house using the first time buyers grant. Make sure your new house has a lot of land to park, wrench, & wheel your jeeps on.