Swampy Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 So far I have removed the full interior, interior harness, hvac box, engine, underhood harness, and washed the engine bay. Also removed the frame horns for the 2.5l engine mounts and need to remove the brake booster to install the xj dual diaphram booster. Videos documenting the swap progess --->> 4.0l swap chronicles Engine out (jeep went up like 2" once the weight of the engine was off the mounts) Before washing After washing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 Painted the engine bay as I figured since most things are out of the way. This is the cleanest this engine bay will ever be lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco11 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Painted the engine bay as I figured since most things are out of the way. This is the cleanest this engine bay will ever be lol. Nice work!Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 13 hours ago, rosco11 said: Nice work! Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 nice! I doubt I'll ever own one that clean. seems like now's the perfect time for a dual booster swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Pete M said: nice! I doubt I'll ever own one that clean. seems like now's the perfect time for a dual booster swap Yup I am planning on that. The xj I currently have has a dual booster. I was trying to get off the brake lines from the proportioning valve and they wouldn't budge even with line wrenches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Swampy said: Yup I am planning on that. The xj I currently have has a dual booster. I was trying to get off the brake lines from the proportioning valve and they wouldn't budge even with line wrenches. It's just a combo valve. best to remove it in favor of a prop valve from a Grand so as to better accmmodate those rear disks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Today I got some more things done Finished pulling the dash harness, hvac box and interior pieces from the xj. May have gone a little over board with the marking of connectors but I just wanted this swap to be as easy as possible. Lastly I got the prize out of the xj, the 4.0l motor. I also swapped the frame horns and hvac box into Wendy. working on grass in a non shaded backyard is not easy but I can't wait to have the comanche up and running again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Just now, Pete M said: It's just a combo valve. best to remove it in favor of a prop valve from a Grand so as to better accmmodate those rear disks Might do just that. Is there a write up in the DIY section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 So far I am really enjoying this 96 swap. It is going really smoothly as it is 95% bolt in. Its not 100% bolt in are there are a few holes that have to be drilled. I think this is the easier "97+ swap" if you do not care about having the updated interior. I will drop a playlist of videos I am making as I am doing this engine swap. Today I swapped in the obd2 steering column, 96 dash, dash harness, fuse panel and I pulled the interior harness/tail light harness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 Soooooo the whole 96 swap is complete. I got it done on thursday but I am just getting around to making a post about it. I know the 96 xj was the first year of obd2 and kinda the least desirable but I think it is a great option for those people who don't really care about having the updated interior. The 96 swap is about 95% bolt-in, only a couple holes have to drilled for the fuse panel, relay block, and the steering column. There are no firewall modifications and everything swaps from the cherokee to comanche. My biggest concern was the frame horns but they bolted up just fine. Here are these pictures I took engine bolted up My interior is all mix matched Core support installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 a short clip of the first start https://imgur.com/gallery/TikowV0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 I did have to get a new tank from an 86-87 comanche without the slosh pan inside the tank to be able run the xj sending unit and fuel pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 Here is the playlist of videos I made. Not great but better than not having videos of the swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 10 hours ago, Swampy said: I did have to get a new tank from an 86-87 comanche without the slosh pan inside the tank to be able run the xj sending unit and fuel pump. Any modifications to the XJ pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 45 minutes ago, neohic said: Any modifications to the XJ pump? No modifications to the xj pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 So I got the comanche to move under its own power! I was luckt the 2wd xj driveshaft I had bolted up because the current driveshafts are too short in the front and too long in the rear. Here is just a quick video I put together of some random clips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 Wendy in all her glory. Finally looking like a jeep again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Damn that looks great. I'm very impressed. I have spent my time on some projects but this is a great example of what I try to achieve. Well done good sir them hedges look excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 10 minutes ago, MiNi Beast said: Damn that looks great. I'm very impressed. I have spent my time on some projects but this is a great example of what I try to achieve. Well done good sir them hedges look excellent. I appreciate the kind words. Never thought of my jeep as something someone is trying to achieve as I am always looking to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I like the front fenders for sure and have been debating whether to go with something like you have. And with seeing yours I'm sold on it. I dig the green with black accent color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, MiNi Beast said: I like the front fenders for sure and have been debating whether to go with something like you have. And with seeing yours I'm sold on it. I dig the green with black accent color. I thought about color matching the fenders to the jeep but I am glad I didnt. I have a video on youtube about the installation process and what not. The ones I have are the first gen dirt bound ones, second gen is the same but with a flat flare not a tube flare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 oh yeah, I do love a project getting wrapped up and enjoyed. if you can, try to upload the pics to the CC directly just in case Imgur ever pulls a photobucket on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 17 hours ago, Pete M said: oh yeah, I do love a project getting wrapped up and enjoyed. if you can, try to upload the pics to the CC directly just in case Imgur ever pulls a photobucket on us. Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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