Stock equip for '96 XJ 2.5L 4x4?

[Automan2164]

Well, not really anything more than that. Does anyone know the stock gear ratios for a '96 XJ 2door, 2.5L MT 4x4? Manual trans options? Looking at a parts cherokee(For the trans and axles), they haven't gotten back to me yet as to the specifics. don't know 4 or 5 speed.

 

Thanks in advance,

Rob L.

[JeepcoMJ]

likely 3.55 all around regardless of 4 or 5 speed.

 

of the two 4 cylinder 94's I've had, both were five speed and both had 3.55's

[Pete M]

4.10 gears were available for both years, don't know what with though. Best to triple check this one.

[Pete M]

Wait, what do you need the trans for?

[Automan2164]

Thanks, I was just curious. There is someone around my area selling a 2 door XJ minus headliner, and a few interior parts for $800 complete with clean title. Worth a look. Just asking about the trans for re-sale purposes... I'm on it Pete 8) . Gotta give me more credit than that...But thanks for keeping an eye on me. :dunce: Just figured it would be easy to re-coupe the cost of the XJ if it has the desired axles... :brows:

 

Thanks again,

Rob L.

[jpnjim]

Dealer brochures, loose leaf (Dealer) Data books, and parts manual's were used to make this list.

Almost every year's info was backed up from more than one of the above sources.

 

 

 

 

96 4cyl manual = 4.11/5spd

92 was the last year for a 4cyl/4spd manual, even then, it was only in shortbed MJ's (last year for a 4cyl/4spd XJ was 88').

 

Just remember, this was from factory literature, but anything's possible (especially with 10-25 year old Jeeps).

[Automan2164]

NICE!!! Thanks, this should help a lot.

 

Really! Thanks! Good info!

Rob L.

[JeepcoMJ]

NICE!!! Thanks, this should help a lot.

 

Really! Thanks! Good info!

Rob L.

 

 

don't take that for set in stone.

 

as I've said...both 94's I parted out were 4 cyl 5 speeds with only 3.55 gears.

 

you'll need to look before you can guarantee it or you may come out disapointed.

 

are you considering swapping to all 96 wiring etc. for the 4 cylinder? it's got decent power compared to the TBI setup

[TNT]

The engine harness/fuel system makes a great MPI swap for a 4 cyl TBI engine too.

 

It will have the 297 u-joints shafts with no disconnect with 4.11 gears(unless someone already swapped them) and a 23 spline 231 transfercase.

 

How's the sheet metal on it?

[JeepcoMJ]

The engine harness/fuel system makes a great MPI swap for a 4 cyl TBI engine too.

 

It will have the 297 u-joints shafts with no disconnect with 4.11 gears(unless someone already swapped them) and a 23 spline 231 transfercase.

 

How's the sheet metal on it?

 

 

again, no guarantee on gears being 4.10's. I'm 0 for two.

 

also, it's still a 21 spline t-case I'm 90% sure they didn't change anything in the ax5 except for the bearing sizes.

[jpnjim]

don't take that for set in stone.

 

as I've said...both 94's I parted out were 4 cyl 5 speeds with only 3.55 gears.

 

you'll need to look before you can guarantee it or you may come out disapointed.

 

are you considering swapping to all 96 wiring etc. for the 4 cylinder? it's got decent power compared to the TBI setup

 

 

1994 Jeep Eagle Data Book:

 

Page JC7:

 

These books are about the same size as a FSM, and have tons of details on each model.

 

and were printed year to year, to inform the dealer of exactly what he'd be selling that year.

 

The books & brochures I have from 93-97 all say the same thing in relation to 4cyl XJ gears. (4.11's w/5spds)

 

Anything is possible, but as far as literature goes, the factory Data Books are usually about as accurate as you can get.

 

I guess 3.55's could've been ordered behind a 4cyl/5spd as a regional thing (flatlands maybe?), or maybe you just got that unlucky to find two that had been swapped out.

 

I know with the hills around here, a 4cyl XJ with 3.55's wouldn't be using overdrive 5th very much.

[JeepcoMJ]

don't take that for set in stone.

 

as I've said...both 94's I parted out were 4 cyl 5 speeds with only 3.55 gears.

 

you'll need to look before you can guarantee it or you may come out disapointed.

 

are you considering swapping to all 96 wiring etc. for the 4 cylinder? it's got decent power compared to the TBI setup

 

 

1994 Jeep Eagle Data Book:

 

 

Page JC7:

 

 

These books are about the same size as a FSM, and have tons of details on each model.

 

 

and were printed year to year, to inform the dealer of exactly what he'd be selling that year.

 

 

The books & brochures I have from 93-97 all say the same thing in relation to 4cyl XJ gears. (4.11's w/5spds)

 

Anything is possible, but as far as literature goes, the factory Data Books are usually about as accurate as you can get.

 

I guess 3.55's could've been ordered behind a 4cyl/5spd as a regional thing (flatlands maybe?), or maybe you just got that unlucky to find two that had been swapped out.

 

I know with the hills around here, a 4cyl XJ with 3.55's wouldn't be using overdrive 5th very much.

 

oh, I agree that's what they should be.

 

but apparently you haven't heard...jeep never was very "exact" in their available options. they liked to make customers happy...order what you will.

 

I'm certain those cherokee axles weren't swapped...I even had the vins run, and 3.55's are what those two came with from factory (according to what used to be my local jeep corp)

 

-Pat

[Eagle]

After Chrysler took over, a lot of the uncertainty disappeared. By 1996, there were no more 4-speed manuals, and the axle ration for the 2.5L had been standardized at 4.10 (4.11) for both the 5-speed manual and the automatic for several years.

[JeepcoMJ]

After Chrysler took over, a lot of the uncertainty disappeared. By 1996, there were no more 4-speed manuals, and the axle ration for the 2.5L had been standardized at 4.10 (4.11) for both the 5-speed manual and the automatic for several years.

 

 

I'm going to still disagree any point of saying it's guaranteed that they're 4.10's. it's a cherokee. nothing is guaranteed, and it will vary vehicle to vehicle.

[jpnjim]

 

oh, I agree that's what they should be.

 

but apparently you haven't heard...jeep never was very "exact" in their available options. they liked to make customers happy...order what you will.

 

I'm certain those cherokee axles weren't swapped...I even had the vins run, and 3.55's are what those two came with from factory (according to what used to be my local jeep corp)

 

-Pat

 

I've seen irregularities, but most of the stories that start with "AMC used whatever they could find to get the orders out" can be filed right along with "AMC 390's were Ford motor's".

I'm surprised they used 3.55's with a 4cyl/5spd, but they're very well may have been an 'economy special', that came out later in the year (Data Book's are printed during the previous model years).

Also could've been part of a fleet order, since 4x4 SE's aren't the most common XJ's around (were they similarly optioned?).

 

Regional specials, and late additions are common, and most would never have made it into a nationwide Data book.

 

Most of my surprise comes from them not even listing those gears as optional.

Each combo (engine & tranny) has to be EPA & CARB certified every year (which is why some vehicles/years only have a single California engine available, or they drop lower selling engines in a final model year, like the 4cyl not being available for 01'XJ's).

I always figured this extended to gear ratio as well, since the emissions & gas mileage is going to be much different in a struggling, undergeared 4cyl, than one operating in it's powerband.

 

As far as the VIN search goes, did everything else match what they told you?

I've heard of alot of guys with earlier Jeeps getting misinformation (options not even available that year, listed on the sheet, etc).

Was it pretty much 'spot on' with the rest of the options?

 

I never bothered with an option search after hearing some of the results from 1980's Jeeps,

have you checked alot of them?

[aemsee]

If you end up getting this, I am interested in the fuel system off of it, (intake, engine harness and ECU.)

[TNT]

If you end up getting this, I am interested in the fuel system off of it, (intake, engine harness and ECU.)

 

 

You might want the valve cover too.

 

If you do you can upgrade to a 4.0 throttle body and make sure you remove the taper below the throttle plate. Doing this will improve throttle response. You will nee to grind the intake hole larger too but this swap is a great one for power and throttle response.

 

Here is a link I found

 

http://www.creeperjeepers.org/throttle%20body%20swap.html

[maddzz1]

Is there any reason what designated a 231 or 242 other than customer option. Like if you bought from dealer stock, were you more likely to find a 231 or 242?

 

I live in RI and due to alot of winter road driving a 242 would be nice for the 94XJ I just picked up. I s it a direct swap if i get one from 94-96 or is the driveshaft length different?

[Automan2164]

Just got the vin from the guy and ran it to the jeep dealer. 4.10's, D30 front, with a chryco 8.25 rear :yes: ...! I am gone. Let you guys know how it looks tonight! :banana:

 

Rob L.

[TNT]

Just got the vin from the guy and ran it to the jeep dealer. 4.10's, D30 front, with a chryco 8.25 rear :yes: ...! I am gone. Let you guys know how it looks tonight! :banana:

 

Rob L.

 

 

Thats a 29 spline axle too then. :thumbsup:

 

I'm guessing you will be looking at it in your driveway then.

[TNT]

Is there any reason what designated a 231 or 242 other than customer option. Like if you bought from dealer stock, were you more likely to find a 231 or 242?

 

I live in RI and due to alot of winter road driving a 242 would be nice for the 94XJ I just picked up. I s it a direct swap if i get one from 94-96 or is the driveshaft length different?

 

 

It was a option on a 4.0 auto only. '92 -'95 4.0 HO's that have a NP242 are a direct swap.

 

'92-'01 NP242's have a 23 spline input shaft. Older ones have a 21 spline input shaft.

 

'96 and newer NP242's have a different new style outout shaft.

 

They are great in snow. I run mine in fulltime 95% of the time.

[JeepcoMJ]

If you end up getting this, I am interested in the fuel system off of it, (intake, engine harness and ECU.)

 

 

You might want the valve cover too.

 

not to mention all electrical including speedo sensor and tranny harness and sensors, plus interior (dash) wiring and electronics. the newer (91+) wiring is absolutely NOT compatible with the older wiring. get it all or don't bother cause it will just become your biggest wiring nightmare

 

 

Just got the vin from the guy and ran it to the jeep dealer. 4.10's, D30 front, with a chryco 8.25 rear :yes: ...! I am gone. Let you guys know how it looks tonight! :banana:

 

Rob L.

 

 

Thats a 29 spline axle too then. :thumbsup:

 

I'm guessing you will be looking at it in your driveway then.

 

IIRC 29 spline was 98 or 97 and newer, not 96

[Automan2164]

Well, good news for all here. Just got back from looking at it. Verified (by the axle id tags anyway) 4.10 gears!!!! :clapping: This thing is really clean. I am going to have to trailer it home though. The listing is this:

 

I have 1996 clean titled jeep cherokee sport, two doors, 4 cylinder engine. Manual shift gear. has about 124,000 miles. Drives and run good, i have to jump start it every time I start it so it needs battery, also needs front windshield. and a head liner. the interior of the car is stripped out, I have all the parts just needs restoring. the body is in ok condition no rust, need muffler work. and no major body damage. I am not willing to go any less cause the junk yard will give me about this price for it. do not call me to ask what is wrong with it. cause I just stated everything.

 

 

Pic isnt actual, but this is a carbon copy of what it looks like.

 

Back to things at hand:

Black, and the body is rust free! Interior is completely apart, but it starts and runs. Runs great too! Be a shame taking it apart. Would drive it home but the windshield is gone, not just cracked. I left him with $100 to hold it and plan on getting it next weekend. I will wait until i have it to start selling parts. I might have someone interested in buying it and throwing axles under it for a driver. Its that good. Well, time to make dinner and revell in my purchase. :cheers: Newer D30 and 27 spline 8.25 with 4.10 gears!!!! Yes! :yes:

 

Anyone in the Wi/IL area interesting in helping me pick this thing up? I have the means to put a car trailer behind the 4.0L ZJ, but i think i might be pushing the limit.

 

Rob L.