Raines0113 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Recently bought this 89. It's a 2wd 2.5l 5 speed swb. I have a 96 XJ 4x4 4.0l 5 speed with a bad subframe that I will be using as a donor. I have some pretty wild ideas so stay tuned 😂 also any tips or tricks yall got to do the swap would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raines0113 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 Current Progress Wiring harness has been pulled Steering column removed Dash removed Engine and Trans almost ready to be pulled   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WranglerMangler Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 NorthwestMJ just completed his HO swap over on 87 Overland build. I’m sure he would be a great source of information if you come across any questions you can’t find answers for. Good luck. Keep us updated! Looks like a fun project.  MORE PICTURES!!!! Let’s see that old girl  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 12 hours ago, Raines0113 said: Recently bought this 89. It's a 2wd 2.5l 5 speed swb. I have a 96 XJ 4x4 4.0l 5 speed with a bad subframe that I will be using as a donor. I have some pretty wild ideas so stay tuned 😂 also any tips or tricks yall got to do the swap would be greatly appreciated! Carry on the torch of boxy-ness. This is the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMJ Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 I’d be more than happy to answer any questions you may have on the swap. 96’s are a happy medium between HO Cherokees and the 97+. They have a attributes of both styles. If there’s anything I can do to help you out, don’t hesitate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 96s are the best of both worlds  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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