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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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Just got my first Jeep. It's a 1992 Cherokee Lerado. New transmission and nice leather interior I was wondering if it's worth converting to 4WD and the parts required. I own a Camaro Z28 so this I6 thing is kind of new to me. Anyways, the name's Mano.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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Welcome... As far as converting to 4wd. The XJ Cherokees are probably one of the easiest. A front axle will bolt in, and you would need the 4wd trans and tcase and front and rear drive shafts. There are probably a few odds and ends that you will need. but as far as the big parts that should be it... I believe there are a couple of guys on here who may have already done this swap and would be able to tell you better...
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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Welcome to CF from Washington state!!

As far as converting a 2WD XJ to 4WD, it can be done. It's one of the easiest rigs around to make a 2WD version into a 4WD. If you're handy with a wrench and can do this yourself, just shop around for a 4WD XJ that doesn't run or has been hit in the rear in an accident. This would enable you to get the parts for a song, do the labor yourself and the front end parts you need would be in good shape.
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 05:03 AM
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Welcome from W.V.
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 08:49 AM
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Welcome from TEXAS. Prerunner is right but get the 4WD center console too.

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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Welcome to CF from Va.
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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Thanks for the welcomes guys.. I am pretty handy with a wrench (built my z28 ground up )
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Welcome brother! The jeep is a easy beast to work on. If you have experience with twistin' wrenches, you can swap out the front axle, tranny etc. Good luck and keep us posted.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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Welcome to CF from COS!!
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