I have a 97 XJ Sport. I am getting ready to go to a junk yard for a search for new/used goodies. What should I look for or what parts are good to have extras of? I am hoping to get a list so that I can get everything in one fell swoop.

Things I know that I am wanting to look for are...

Skid Plates
Rear Hitch
Driver's door panel


Any other help would be great. Thanks

 

If you wheel grab extra mirrors,taillights and possibly a header panel and grille assembly.

If you see an XJ there with an option yours does not have you can grab that too. JY upgrade on the cheap!

 

Thanks. I guess I need to do some more research about the YJ mods so I know what yo look for. I'm not even really sure what to grab off of those. Thanks for the info tho.

 

set of 703 neon injectors. and x2 on the mirrors and tailights, factory skids are always a cool find, a dana 44, factory swing out tire carrier (good luck),

 

Also depending on what you want to do you can get a few ZJ upgrades like the swaybar, alt, seats etc

 

Great ideas. I'm going to try and make it during day light and see what I can find.

For the ZJ alternator, does it need to be off of a 4.0 or a larger motor?

 

I think it has to be off the 5.2 v8. Im not entirely sure. You might want to research that. I just remembered it from skimming something a while ago.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

Heres a long long list

Suspension & Lift:
1. ZJ V8 Upcountry Coils = 1-1.5" lift
2. F-150/Bronco Coils ('79-ish) = 4-4.5" lift
3. S10 leaf packs (cut eyes off S10 main and bolt pack under XJ main) = 3-4" lift
4. JK shocks = slight mod to fit 2-4" lift
5. MJ Shackles = 1/2" lift
6. Camaro Spring Isolators = 1.5" lift
Brakes:
1. WJ brake booster
2. WJ Master Cylinder
3. YJ Brake Lines = 3-4" longer
4. Dodge Ram Van Brake Lines = 10-12" longer (for big lifts)
5. WJ Rotors/Calipers = bigger brakes and more stopping power (will fit 15" rims)
Axles:
1. Ford 8.8 inch ('97+) = need spring & shock mounts (4.10, LSD, Disc Brakes)
2. XJ I-4 & V6 = 4.10 gears (some have 4.56) may have vacuum discos
3. 97+ XJ C8.25 = bolt in and upgrades to 29 spline (strength comparable to D44)
Front End & Steering:
1. ZJ V8 Tierods = beefier & bolt in
2. WJ Knuckles/Tierods/Draglinks = beefier and crossover steering
3. Durango Steering Box = beefier
4. 350 or 351 Power Steering Pump = helps with oversize tires (requires welding)
5. WJ LCA's = more tire clearance (some grinding required)
6. ZJ pitman arm = 1 inch drop over stock
7. WJ rear LCA's = replace XJ front LCA's, 2" longer to accomodate a lift, some grinding required
Engine Performance:
1. Newer XJ intakes (may require some modification)
2. Mustang 5.0 Injectors = bolt in (have 4 holes instead of 1, more fuel, better spray)
3. ZJ V8 alternator = more power to run accessories (some grinding required)
4. Taurus Dual Electric Fans ('96-98) = replaces mechanical fan, better cooling
Other:
1. '94+ V6 Dakota AX-15 = bolt in (but must use XJ bellhousing)
2. Lebaron or laser hood vents = help keep ur 4.0 cool
4. MJ Bucket seats = tilt forward, bolt in to at least older XJ's
5. ZJ gas tank skid = can be modified to fit 97+
6. ZJ and WJ stock tranny coolers with stacked plates (even an upgrade for us with the stock fin style)
7. GM power antennas replace your broken XJ's with little modification
8. 5spd crossmembers give 3/4 inch tcase drop on autos with no loss in ground clearance
9. You can convert the closed system to open without replacing your radiator by using the fill cap from a 4.7 durango or dakota, cutting it into your upper hose, and replace your bottle with an Mj overflow tank or any that fit. Then cap off or eliminate the T'ed lines in the heater core.
10. XJ '97+ doors onto older cherokees = one piece windows and better mirrors

Good luck!

 

Wow! Awesome list. Thanks for all the help!

 

Wow great list DUDE454. Thanks for sharing!

 

One other thing I figured I would grab if I could would be a couple more roof rack cross bars. Just incase I wanna do something up there at a latter time.

 

also grab like all the small clips and screws for things you might be missing. today i went to the junk yard and got all the screw clips and screws for the grille and dashboard. basically stuff thats hard to find in ap stores and hardware stores too.

 

stuff you want to grab to is track bar bolts on the axle (especially the tabbed nut) for us rust belt guys they are the same for old to new xj's and zj's dont know about tj's or yj's...also factory fog light stuff...overhead center consoles w/ brackets and harness...factory tow hooks/ brackets...etc...

 

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