'94 to '97 suspension, axles, etc

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Sep 10, 2013 | 01:48 PM

NC4X4

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'94 to '97 suspension, axles, etc

I have a 97 stock XJ and was wondering if I could use suspension, axles, track bar, tie rods, etc from lifted 94 xj (with bad engine). The 97 runs great, but has significant rust underneath from the salty NE roads.
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Sep 10, 2013 | 05:53 PM

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

it'll all swap over. use the shafts out of the 97 front axle for the beefier u joints. What are the rear axles though? wouldn't make much sense to swap out a 27 spline 8.25 for an older 8.25, or a dana turdy five

Sep 10, 2013 | 06:19 PM

SteveMongr

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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Year: 2000 WJ

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

In the 97 it should be a 29 spline 8.25.
96 was the split year.

Sep 10, 2013 | 07:31 PM

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

+1 keep the 97's axles

Sep 11, 2013 | 12:45 AM

andrewmp6

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What brand is the lift tho?Not all brands are good some are kinda crap.

Sep 11, 2013 | 09:17 AM

NC4X4

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The '94 setup has rough country 6" lift with lockers in front and rear. 454 gears.

I'll post pictures of the '97 tonight so people get an idea of the rust and what might be salvageable.