Herc Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hi folks, I am in the process of making sure I have everything lined up for the upcoming swap. Will be taking the drivetrain(4.0L + AW4 + NP242) along with dash and full wiring harnesses except for body wiring, from a 96 XJ over to my 86 MJ. Also swapping over wil be the front doors, front axle and driveshafts as the front will be bolt in and the rear I will either have to shorten the current shaft or lengthen the cherokee shaft. I have been going over the wiring schematics and doing a lot of measuring, between both vehicles. Would like any input in case there may be something I am overlooking in regards to the swap. Anything you may have run into, had an issue with proper fitment, wiring not matching or anything of the sort. The Mj already had a conversion done prior to this undertaking, as it currently sits there is a 91 YJ 4.0 with a TF999 and NP231 that will be coming out. Thank you in advance for any and all input. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Just come across the thread by mfpdm on XJ to MJ Rear harness wiring guide printing off now and will be going over the next couple nights beside my wiring manuals. Any other input much appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 HERE'S A THREAD that's pretty much what you're doing. This guy used a '96 and '87. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Awesome!! Never to much to read when doing a swap,the more info the better. Thank you Neohic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 You will also have to use the 96 HVAC suitcase as the 86 is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Definitely going to be swapping the Hvac system over, will end up with A/C in the truck as a result too. Looking at swapping the steering column as well while I have it all apart, but do I hook up the airbags from the 96 Cherokee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I've thought about the same thing many times. You've got the cruise control switches on the '96 steering wheel to work with also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I swapped in the 95 column along with everything else from the xj in my 89 mj . It's nice having the cruise but the airbag looks like it doesn't belong in the mj lol. I can send you some pics if you'd like . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinajeep726 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Some relevant information here: http://comancheclub.com/topic/39539-links-for-25l-to-40l-swap/ I put a 4.0 in my '86. Here's the build thread: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/86-comanche-dd-159524/index4/#post2542580 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Strokermjcomanche, when you can yes a pic or two would be great! onlyinajeep726, have been reading your thread as well, nice work young man! neohic, the cruise will be on my list of things to get working once swap is done and running proper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee21490 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Definitely going to be swapping the Hvac system over, will end up with A/C in the truck as a result too. Looking at swapping the steering column as well while I have it all apart, but do I hook up the airbags from the 96 Cherokee? Just remember, if you swap the whole column in, You have to run the brake light switch through your multifunction switch connector in the column. Otherwise you won't have brake lights that work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thank you for reminding me, I remember reading that on another thread somewhere. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee21490 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thank you for reminding me, I remember reading that on another thread somewhere. :D Yea, There's a thread in the DIY sub-forum iirc. It has pretty much all the info needed for the wiring but doesnt include a column swap, Not sure if 95/96 are the same column, But i posted how to wire the 95 column in a later page in that thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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