Raines0113 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raines0113 Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 Current Progress Wiring harness has been pulled Steering column removed Dash removed Engine and Trans almost ready to be pulled   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WranglerMangler Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 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  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMJ Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 96s are the best of both worlds  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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