2001 TJ running gear to 1999 XJ

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03-27-2018, 10:41 PM

pigpen60

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Year: 1999

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2001 TJ running gear to 1999 XJ

Hi, I'm new here. My name is Tom/Pigpen60, I'm a retired mechanical maintenance tech. I have a 2001 TJ with the 4.0 auto trans, and I have a 1999 2WD cherokee with the 4.0 and auto trans. Am I reading it correctly that I cannot use my 2001 4.0 from the TJ in the 1999 XJ? I am/was wanting to use the running gear from the TJ to convert the XJ to 4WD. Reason is the TJ is rotting away, but the engine is good and the transmission is rebuilt and the transfer and axles are good.

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03-28-2018, 12:08 PM

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easier and better off using a parts XJ. You could probably sell the rotted TJ and buy a parts XJ and end up with a better front diff, better trans, and all the fiddly bits you could need for the swap and put money in your pocket. IMHO