new 4X4 conversion

[Skyryder55]

So need some advice. I've got an option to buy a 98 Cherokee. Only 160K kms on it. Body is trashed. Was a rollover. Has a 5 speed. Engine is pulled. Is this a good donor for my 4wd conversion?

1988 mj 2wd is project truck.

[Skyryder55]

So need some advice. I've got an option to buy a 98 Cherokee. Only 160K kms on it. Body is trashed. Was a rollover. Has a 5 speed. Engine is pulled. Is this a good donor for my 4wd conversion?

1988 mj 2wd is project truck.

[Skyryder55]

Follow up. The Cherokee is $300

[Skyryder55]

Sorry.double poster last response.

Great way to up your post count, just have a conversation with yourself. Lol.

[Siopposition]

I'd personally say yea it's a good donor. If all ur after is the drivetrain.

 

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[Skyryder55]

Who knows what the future may hold for this beast, but for the time bring I don't need anything crazy.

[gogmorgo]

Won't be a good donor if I get to it first, lol. I can't do anything with it right now, even though I want it. She's all yours. It would be a pretty good donor, yeah. I don't think there's any wiring issues with the manual trans that you'd need to address, plus it would come with the stronger front axle, a sealed-output transfer case, and other good stuff from the later year XJ's. Although if you're also looking to manual-swap at the same time, I think there are some differences in the early and later setups that might require some modifications. But if all you're after is trans, tcase, driveshafts, and axles, you're probably good. FYI you will still need a different length rear driveshaft, and the XJ's rear axle, while probably stronger than your MJ's won't bolt in without relocating the spring perches.