Just got my first jeep..
01-22-2009, 01:23 PM
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Just got my first jeep..
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. 
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.
01-22-2009, 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...
01-22-2009, 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.
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.
01-23-2009, 08:49 AM
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Welcome from TEXAS. Prerunner is right but get the 4WD center console too.
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01-26-2009, 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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