Jeep Cherokee XJ Junkyard Upgrades - D&E in the U-Pull 40
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- We are on the hunt for cheap upgrades and modifications for the Jeep Cherokee XJ. In this video we will show you where to find engine, body, interior, and suspension upgrades for the 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee. These will include updates parts which fit on older models, ways to improve Jeep 4.0 engine performance, inexpensive suspension lifting methods, and much more!
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Timestamps:
0:50 2 Different XJs; 1984-1996 and 1997-2001
1:37 Swap new mirrors on older XJs (seen at 12:59)
1:50 Explanation of Cooling issues
2:16 4.0L inline 6 introduced, shoved in a small engine bay.
2:48 2 fan set up, 1 mechanical and 1 electrical
3:35 2wd 2 door
3:50 Electric fan vs Mechanical fan
5:13 1992-1997 Ford Taurus electric fan swap
6:56 Interior
7:08 WJ Seats swap into XJ
7:20 ZJ Seats swap into XJ (seen at 9:38)
7:50 Axles and Gearing setups
8:42 ZJ HD Mechanical Fan swap onto 97+ XJs
10:00 Sound System Swap from ZJ/WJ to XJ
10:24 V8 ZJ front Sway bar swap
10:58 ZJ wheels same bolt pattern as XJ 5x4.5
11:25 Jeep Liberty KJ Component swaps
11:32 KJ rear disc brake swap
11:55 Rear Axle Differences
12:31 97+ XJ
13:21 97+ Front clip swap onto 84-96 XJs
14:15 97+ Seats
14:48 XJ Knuckles
15:53 WJ Knuckle Swap
16:35 Over-the-knuckle steering on WJ components
17:31 WJ Front LCA swap
18:17 WJ rear LCA swap with Jeep JK UCA
18:43 Showing weak XJ LCA
19:21 "Bastard Lifts"
20:25 84-98 4 port fuel injectors upgrade
21:40 99-01 4 port fuel injectors upgrade
22:54 Mo (electrical) Powa Baby! Alternator Swaps
23:50 Dodge Ram w/ 5.2L or 5.9L Alternator swap (seen at 31:38)
24:08 ZJ Suspension Swap
25:48 Joker ZJ Hood Swap!!!!
26:15 Drop Track Bar Bracket for lifts higher than 3"
28:06 Fog Lights/ Factory Fog Light Switch
28:50 All XJs come with fog light wiring pre-installed
29:02 WJ Interior Component Swaps
29:18 WJ Steering Wheel Swap
29:31 A N A C R O N I S T I C- "belonging to a period other than that being portrayed."
29:38 WJ Auto-dim mirror swap
31:29 CHEVYS!?!?!
32:19 Dodge Dakota Steering Box upgrade
34:06 S10 Blazer leaf spring swap
35:28 Ranger and Dakota Leaf Springs
36:19 Brake Lines
38:36 Upgrades not found at this junkyard
38:38 MJ Shackles
39:24 Dodge minivan trans cooler
40:32 Uncle Sam wants YOU to join the XJ Conservation Corps
This is the most amazing thing anyone has ever commented on one of my videos! You rock bud!
@@DEInTheGarage lol thank you. I'd keep refering back to this video but forget what was where in the video, so i decided to comment timestamps of important stuff.
this is the most elite comment ive ever seen
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This comment deserves more appreciation for the effort put into it
Seeing all the rust sure makes me appreciate Texas wrecking yards.
Yeah, here in the rust belt we get F****cked on our vehicles. I remember watching a show 30 years ago of some guys in a "JUNK YARD" picking car parts in California. That wasnt a junkyard, it was a smorgasbord!
No matter how much you fight it and try to prevent it, the rust always wins.
Seriously. Haha. I found a garage kept rust free 99wj with less than 130,000 miles on it. Took forever to find one without rust. ☠️
Fuck here in Canada with all the salt a 4 year old truck is missing cab corners and wheel wells with only 110.000km nit miles on a motor lol sucks when your trucks rotted out before being paid off
Killer video! Yup...I'll be scrounging Pull-a-part tomorrow
Hi UTG
You inspired me to get an xj UTG! Thanks! Lol
@@georgerios7526 same here !
Definitely wouldn't mind a part 2.
Yes I need more videos like this! Being a kid just out of high school with his first XJ, this was a lifesaver! Time to go hit my local U-Pick-It now
Definitely grab some wj rear shocks. The bastard pack they spoke of and there is also some ford front springs for a lift. Check out the NAJAX threads for that one. For extended brake lines, rock auto has some raybestos 4 inch extended brake lines for a reasonable price.
My grandma had a 92 XJ Laredo in blue, which my grandpa bought new, she drove it up till she was 90 or so, only had under 80,000 miles or so, it was supposed to be my first car, but I was only 12 and so instead my mom sold it for a quick buck, but I digress, I ended up with my 99 4Runner and life goes on, still the one that got away
Eric with that red cable was hilarious while Doug was trying to explain the leaf springs.
I watched UTG for years before realizing he was down the street from me. He allowed me to shoot the grand opening of his old global headquarters and man is he a stand-up guy. I just started watching your channel this weekend because I think my dad may be getting me a jeep (no idea what kind yet) and I'm trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible.
The V8 ZJ is a good steering upgrade, the tie-rod is way beefier than a 4.0 ZJ or XJ. It's a metal bar as opposed to a hollow tube. It's also a lot easier since you don't have to swap knuckles. Might be worth running for people that want upgrades but aren't building rock crawlers.
absolutly correct
Not sure if you guys will see this or not, love watching your junk yard videos. I wish you guys had this channel back when I still had my old WJ. Not sure if you guys were aware or not or if someone has mentioned this previously but since they dont put the year of the vehicle on the stickers anymore if you want a way to tell the year look at the 10th digit of the vin on any make doesnt matter. it will tell you the year of the car. Pre 2000 it was alphabetical so an R would be a 1994, an S would be a 1995. in 2000 they went to numbers so a year 2000 would have a 0 as the 10th digit and a 2009 would have a 9. In 2010 they went back to alphabetical again so a 2010 will have an A as the 10th digit, and a 2011 would have a B and so on. Again this works on every make, learned it from the business card of a local junk yard and it has helped me a lot. Maybe someday ill get another WJ but until then the Jeep information I get from your channel helps a lot. keep up the great content!
SO stoked to find your video and your wealths of knowledges!
I am resurrecting a clearly underappreciated or loved-too - much '88 XJ Laredo. It has the 4.0, the 5spd manual tranny, 4wd, and a 3,1/2" lift on stock, 15" cast aluminum rims mounted with 2" spacers on 30" trailer tires... aaaand a cracked windshield... and some fluid leaks... and a seriously progressive death wobble... and some creative vacuum routing... and a host of electrical problems... was stuck in 4wd...
but I love it!
Got real used tires, replaced most of the front end, worked out the vacuum issues and most of the electrical but still no dash or dome lights and no speedo. Still looks like hell but getting fun to drive now. I made a 2" anvil my hood ornament just for fun.
I just bought a 91 XJ with 6 inch lift kit in the front and 4 inch in the back for $2k. Has dual electric fans, 31 inch tires, no rust, and engine felt strong with no problem. Just some minor body dents, rear seats missing, no Catalytic converter (which i need in Cali, ugh) and other minor stuff that needs fixing/replacing. Guy says he wasn't bullshitting that there was no mechanical problem, so hopefully it doesn't. Still gonna fix it up. This video is in fav now. Thank you for the load of information! Overlanding/Towing here i come.
I'll tell you what, I've been looking for an XJ for a while now but like you guys I'm also a family man and don't have too much extra cash to play with. I'm hoping by next tax season to have one and I just wanted to say thank you for going over this stuff in this video because how exciting and how fun to walk around the junkyard and Frankenstein your own rig. I love the idea of a bastard lift.
You know, with all that’s bad going on around the world, I’m am still so glad to live in a time where I can learn about any topic in depth from people with passion for their interests on the internet.
XJs have always had the same fan setup with the 4.0. They have never not used the mech/elec combo. I've had 6, torn apart 100's.
Yeah, was about to say unless it was a 2.5L (which I don't know much about) they have never had a single mech fan, but I do believe the 2.5l did
Yes, I should have specified that the 4.0 always had both. So much info to get out that I forgot some clarifying points. good catch!
I’m a security guard and I patrol in my XJ and spend a ton of time at idle or low rpm. Should I dicey the mech fan for an e fan? She runs a lil warm sometimes.
@@DEInTheGarage you guys are great, don't take it as anything other than that
Mine only has a mech fan
Great video, just bought a 97 xj with 95000 original kms, thats about 60000 miles. One elder owner never taken off road, fully stock, cant wait to start upgrading her, maybe a small lift but nothing crazy. This video is a good starting point for ideas, cant wait to turn it into a great camping and off road rig.
That's a unicorn these days
Look at the sticker on the driver's door or door frame for finding what year most any vehicle unless it's been swapped. 5th month or over is usually the next model year.
I was just about to write this. I kept seeing the sticker when he opened the door, as he guessed on the year
Trying to bring a 2000 Jeep Cherokee RHD mail rig back to life.
Glad I found this channel
ive been looking for most of these mods... this is the only video or thread ive seen anywhere with the most info! dude, thanks!
Here's a upgrade for you a jeep liberty Trac loc lsd carrier Chrysler 8.25 is direct bolt on most come with 3:73 gears but you can swap ring gear if you have 3:55 on your xj bearings are the same I've did this swap turned out great no more one leger I did this swap for less than $100
Without punctuation, it’s hard to follow what you are saying…
Is the upgrade for liberty, from liberty, just the carrier from the liberty into what axle (not going to fit into any of my xj).?..
The carrier from a Jeep Liberty to a Jeep xj that has 28 spline axles a direct bolt on I got mine out of a 2003 Jeep Liberty limited 4x4 with a limited slip diff it’s a cheap mod it seams I’m the only one thats done this you will have to to set your back lash I did this job in 2 hrs that’s pulling the part and installing there is no information nowhere on this but the carrier in the Jeep Liberty Chrysler 8.25 is the same size that’s in the Jeep xj 1997 and up with the Chrysler 8.25 28 spline mines been in for two years with no problems both wheels burn rubber and I’m running 33x12.50 tires with a six inch lift
I did the disc brake conversion to from the Jeep Liberty it’s all about saving money and getting good results good luck
@@marvinmorrow3820 those are both cheap and smart mods, especially the brakes, they bolt right on the XJ 8.25 rear.
@@marvinmorrow3820 oh, cool, Thanks for the tip. I wish my xj had the 8.25! All of my jeeps came with Dana35, I built a Ford 8.8 for my trail xj, planning to build another for my tj, but I wish I could find a Chrysler 8.25 for my overland/snow xj, but I have never seen one for sale for a reasonable price
I got lucky. My XJ was a $750 gamble. I bought it not running. Fixed 2 ground wires and it runs great. I've since given it a good tune up, water pump, radiator, thermostat and housing, and all the hoses. I've also been dealing with maintenance issues like brake pads, rotors, shoes, drums, and fluid, and changing the rest of the fluids. This won't be a trail rig, just a daily driver and I want to keep it running for several more years. I need to replace the passenger side floor, but I may cut the whole front floor out and install a fresh panel from side to side. I have a gasket set and rear leaf springs and hardware, but I'm waiting for spring to deal with that. It's cold out and sagging springs and a couple leaks just aren't that important. Thanks for this video. Better seats and a beefier steering setup are things I have been considering and it's good to know I can grab OEM parts and get great results.
Where are my 96 Xj country owners at? Perfect daily driver 💪🏻🍻
AMEN!
Love my spring loaded mirrors on the trail! They always bounce back😂 granted I’m not an extreme wheeler
Yes my 89 Jeep Cherokee sport had the seats you talked about swivel and reclined , the Side mirrors also the Jeep was a 4.0L had the dual fans .
All 4.0l XJ's had a mechanical and electric fan from the factory. I have never seen an XJ with a single mechanical fan. This video is the first I have ever heard of an XJ having a single mechanical fan. Also, the engine bay was redesigned in '87 to specifically fit the 4.0l. A 4.0L can not be easily swapped into an '84-86 XJ. And to find the year, just check the door tag. lol
Hi from Lexton Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 😊
As luck would have I just come across ur clip.
I'm taking my 2000 xj classic 6cylinder petrol engine to my local mechanic in the morning, as it has developed excess play in the steering.
And a bit of noise in steering box, I'm not great at being a mechanic lol.. but I do a bit of driving.
Anyways I will give the mechanic ur video 📹 aswel in the morning.. And yes I love my xj had it for 9years now..
And just used it to do a 4,0000 klm trip from Lexton Victoria 3352 to Byron Bay New South Wales 2481
No issues, except play in the steering wheel developed and worsened.
Keep up ur great work cheers Colin 🍻 from Lexton Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 👍
Made my wish list from this video. Just picked up front springs, S-10 leafs, plush leather seats. Going back for more soon! Thanks a million!!
97-98 xjs have sticker badges except the jeep logos front and rear. 99-01 have the newer all 3d style badges. Another give away telling a 97-98 and 99-01 is the roof rails the 97-98 have full length rails and the 99-01 have half roof rails. If you have a 99-01 Cherokee with the 4.0l you will want to check on the cats once in a while which does do great for emissions but heats up the heads more and does end up cracking. Also the same years that had head cracking problems. A 91-96 HO 4.0l jeep head will be a perfect replacement. Another good tip is 97-98 heater cores are different than 99-01. 97-98 have a mechanical mixer for heat and cold where the 99-01 have a electronic mixer.
I had a 00 with full length rails from the factory.
ive owned over 60 cherokees and never had a 99-01 with full length roof rack. that is strange does it have a coil pack engine in it?
@@CodySnell_87 I just went back and double checked some photos from that specific XJ Jeep cause I haven't owned it since 2008, and you guys have me doubting myself and it actually has the short rack. That's the only 99-01 I've had the rest of been mid-late 90s models and in my minds eye I saw it with full length rails lol.
@@jeepinbanditrider i was going to say anythings possible but ive never seen one lol ive had probly 30 97-01s and 30 84-96s
I need the content to keep coming. Iam addicted to XJs and all Jeeps and I learned UTG is now a XJ fan.
My '87 4L never had a heat issue. It always ran cold. It still does that 37 years later.
Easiest way to tell the difference in 97+ is that 96- had the 8 slot grill, the hard angle front clip and fenders, the vent window on the front doors. Although they could have been swapped previously, but the one thing ALWAYS constant is the rear hatch. 96- will always have a push button latch and 97+ will be a handle.
I live in wayne county in upstate ny and just got a mint 1993 xj hardly no rust. Thanks for the video
If you look on the drivers side door there is a sticker with all the information for the jeep including the vin number and the year of the jeep.
I put a WJ Overland steering wheel in my XJ. Consideration for swapping steering wheels is that junkyards won’t sell the airbag, so you have to deal with removing/swapping that component.
The Ford Taurus transmission cooler is a solid upgrade. I’ve got that in my XJ.
Ford Explorer 8.8 will have 4.11s and some with an LSD. Will need spring perch mods and a spacer, but good upgrade.
At 12:20 - I have a 92 2-door 4.0 HO 5 speed with 4:10 gears from an old 88 YJ high pinion model with lockers front and rear. Experience has taught me that drum breaks on an XJ off-road rig is a total pain and if you are doing any serious off-roading with your older XJ then do the rear disc swap if you can afford it! You will be very glad you did. In water or mud the rear drums constantly get packed full of mud and dirt and if you don't constantly clean them out there's a good chance your rear breaks will not operate at all. If you leave all that mud in there and it dries it turns to hardened clay. It is impossible to clean out the rear drums without removing them. All that moisture rusts the internal components of your drum brakes like the star wheel adjuster and springs which will completely render the "self-adjust" feature of the star wheel inoperable and you will end up having to manually adjust your rear breaks constantly. I have been told that the older Grand Cherokee D35 disc breaks is almost a direct swap to the XJ D35. The only changes are the outer bearing retaining plate and the rear e-break cable. I have not done the swap yet but plan to in the near future. I have done the front sway bar and the Grand Cherokee center-link swap on the front suspension and steering. Much beefier components.
Just bought an xj cherokee off of my mom for 500 plus a new battery for it. Super excited to start it
Right after you said uncle Tony's garage I knew this was the right channel for me
The Venting Bronze rear windows on 2-door XJ's are really nice, and work on Any 2-door from 85 to 2001. You get a Little bit more ventilation, they look cool and add security as you can't see in (in daylight), so no one steals what they can't see.
The date is on the production decal on the driver's door or driver's door jamb. It's that way on every vehicle sold in the US since the 70s or earlier.
Jesus there's alot of wrong information on here but there's some informative stuff and a cool video so kudos. 😂
Got a 1999 Jeep Cherokee recently glad I found this video
Uncle Tony is OG hot rod. He was an early proponent of the 5.0L of mustangs, another fun cheap car
Great video. Ive had my 91 XJ Limited for about 8 years. In storage for a few of them due to injuries. Well my daily went down and had ol reliable XJ to the rescue. These mods are great options.
I wish my yard looked like that with XJs. Ours has 5 picked nearly clean inside and out. Scored a few parts to get her running again correctly but you guys got a Jeep goldmine.
Xj owner here. Great unfo. Well presented. "Factory Fabri-cobble," earned a sub. Thanks for the laugh. Bastard lift is great too.
Aloha from Hawaii!🏝️ This is literally the BEST video I’ve stumbled upon since researching XJ videos a couple months ago! You guys gotta get a legit, sponsored TV show! I’m sure someone would throw big money at you for producing it.💪🏽Thanks for posting!
My first xj was a 2wd auto 4door 98 , I bought another 98 4wd that got rolled for 300$ , took 2 weeks to swap axles and transmission and cost about $120 at AutoZone for 2' lift blocks and ubolts. 31x10.50 on stock rims rubbed the lower control arm, got some rims and new tires and eventually I got shocks for 2' lift and it worked great after that.
Also - A note about wheel spacers on an older XJ like my 92 with a D30 stock front end. The D30 uses the crappy 2 piece front axles through a hub assembly. Putting larger/wider tires on the front will almost necessitate the need for at least 1" spacers to clear your suspension components without rubbing. Doing this puts an enormous amount of stress on the front outer hubs which are sealed non-greaseable units because it pushes weight out away from the center line of the vehicle. Expect these hubs will have a much shorter life span then normal. This is why so many XJ off-roaders try to swap to the D44 for the front. It's expensive and time consuming but it solves a lot of suspension problems that can occur with the stock D30 like death wobble when suspension components become loose or worn out. Also, I should note that many larger tire retailers will not service vehicles with wheel spacers because they claim that they cannot achieve proper lug nut torque with wheel spacers installed and consider them a liability.
ZJ seats are baby making seats. The most comfortable seats of any car I have ever owned. Great video btw. I would to suggest you do a video about the transmissions for XJs. Specifically why/how the 97 trans AW4 is different and not interchangeable with other years. I am dealing with that issue right now.
my XJ is bastard lift with add a leaf from an s10 blazer.
Didn't know the Neon Injectors, knew about 4 port but not those donors. Didn't know the folding mirrors, Taurus Dual Fan, Liberty Discs. That was all new to me, great video!!!!!!!! Also Durango Steering Box is a direct swap, but the NON PLOW version. I run it in my 89, but converted it to a hydraulic pump for hydro assist ram steering.
Late to this party but this video is sick. I’ve been into Jeeps for 3 years now with my xj. Been going to boneyards forever. Some of these thing I would have never thought of!
On my 1996 XJ Sport, the only mod you covered that I did was getting a leather Grand Cherokee driver's seat and replacing my original, collapsed seat. Note that the nuts from the WJ seat have a bigger flange so slightly better. I backed it up with some stainless fender washers.
Every weld in the old seat failed, and the rails had ripped through the nuts on the studs. There was literally nothing holding it down.
**A FEW CORRECTIONS** That white 2 door XJ in the beginning was "5-speed" not "2wd"... It is the 5-speed XJs that came with 3.07 gearing. I misspoke. Additionally, there is not front D35 axle. I misspoke AGAIN!.. Lastly, All 4.0 XJs had a mech fan AND an e-fan.. it is the 2.5 and 2.8's that had other options.. that is where you can mix and match to find the fan setup best for you.
Great content with the corrections! Seeing Uncle Tony get a XJ & give you a plug was great, now hopefully the bug bites him good though he admits offroading doesn't do it for him, but would love to see him get into them & what his experience would bring to the table. I am really curious about doing a manual swap on my '00 4L & wondering what beefie trans will work.
Thanks for the corrections! Lol everyone makes mistakes. Amateur hour!!
There were heated Limited seats. You need the seats, the controller under the passenger seat and switches in the center console. My passenger seat is a limited, so damn comfy. I have a later model GC driver's seat they almost match. The GC seat was supposed to have heat as well. Neither worked when I wired everything, but all the poewr adjustments do. I have a power lock switch from an Explorer installed by the tailgate for locking up from the back. It's hidden in the top of that cubby on the right side. There was a nearly perfect place to cutout for it. The wiring runs straight forward to the wiring for the passenger door along the right side. Cruise control, take the steering wheel, clock spring, and vacuum control unit. Plug it all in should work. I also swapped in a 242 w/full time 4wd from a Limited. You need some of the harness for the new TC and the tang on the gearbox, and the lever w/ the light panel. One of the most fun vehicles so far as junkyard upgrades goes.
a few more corrections, the v6 pre 1987 xj had a shorter nose and smaller engine bay than the 87 and up models. the 4 cyl xj has a much stronger clutch fan and looks like it is purely mech fan but it is not, it also has an e fan.
V8 ZJ has a beefier tie rod not sway bar, all you need is the tie rod, adjustment sleeve, and outer end
A fencing t post cut to fit closes the open cavity of your arms either smooth part in or out. Size allows welding on the radius lip. At under
$ 2.50 per, its affordable.
I've had and still have XJs y'all should talk about different intakes. For sure it helps with different injectors
I have a 99’ Squareochee. 3” lift, and heavy bumpers. I also have a 95 ZJ same 4.0 motor. I’ll be swapping seats as you said, they are awesome plush and leathery.
You guys are awesome. Quick to the point, no fluff and a buttload of info. Thanks
Same here. Rear drum brakes for the win!
I checked out some zj after this video. I now got adj uppers, fixed lowers, 3 in springs and shocks, pretty much everything for the lift minus the leafs and its all in great condition. appreciate the video, thanks!
Not really XJ specific, but WJ front brakes and re-gearing were the two best updrafts I’ve done to my XJ.
Just found your video today. I narrowed it down to get an XJ; maybe now look for a ZJ. Been looking at stock and some that have been upgraded for off-road. Not really into extreme rock crawling but a good starter Overland rig. Your tips are very helpful so I know what to look for in my budget; which is like most family guys using my allowance wife lets me have (LOL)
Thanks much.
I just saw a pristine 2000 XJ Sport with the tow package for sale at $7000. It only had 70K miles on it and worth every penny, but beyond my finances.
I thought it weird the first jeep they look at they mention the year isn't written in paint on the side (junkyard regulation), but as they reach the rear it is clearly printed as 92 on the quarter panel. Pay attention guys.
I love this kind of OEM+
Today I got the Center consul lid out of a ZJ and put it into my xj, had to drill holes and used my own hardware but it gives The rear passenger cupholders, so far I love it
Definitely gonna consider that front LCA swap on my 87 XJ Chief. Got some nice wide 15s that would look great on it and would rather not have brand new tires rubbin'
One I personally did was the 99+ intake manifold upgrade. Cheap cheap and bolt on upgrade.
22:35 we have a 99 two wheel drive XJ. Cut out the flat section of exhaust pipe that ran around what ever 4 wheel drive stuff was in that location up front, then replaced it with a proper round exhaust pipe. The jeep will make some tire noise and spin the tires when you punch it. it will also spin the tires from a 15mph to 20mph roll. We put high flow racing cat (Cheaper than a new old stock) on it after the stock one was stollen.
You can swap the brake booster and master cylinder from a 95 to earlier. The 95 booster is a double diaphragm. Most of the time you will need to make a spacer behind the booster for the proper pedal travel and you will need new brake lines to your metering block.
I’m looking for a 4x4 for overlanding. Had it narrowed down to a new bronco or fj cruiser. My friend had (and still has) a 92 XJ that we learned how to wrench on. This video inspired me. Currently looking for an XJ to build. Thank you
Still looking for a xj to build? I have a 1985 2 door pioneer.
@@davidthomson77 im picking up a 2000 wj today
Very interesting video! Gave me a bunch of ideas for future mods. I might look into that WJ control arm on an XJ mod.
I need an air box top for an 88 XJ 4.0l !! Saw at least 2 there . eBay is to expensive ask $200 for one and can find one in any yard around here.. need to pass smog . Thank you for all the information! Every bit helps.
roughly half through the video and the one thing talked about was the tie rod on the xj's. the one thing i did was just buy a 96 grand tie rod and used it on my 01 xj. just cause it was a strong upgrade even though i am not running WAY bigger tires. but was just a simple mini upgrade and was happy to do it.
Doug that white one that you're looking at you keep saying is a two-door two wheel drive I think that is a 4x4. It says 4x4 in the rear and it had two gear shifters sticking out of the floor
Yea, I think I meant to say "5 speed" instead of "2wd".. got ahead of myself on that one. Good catch!
2 door just came up for sale across the street . ITS MINE NOW. Next door neighbor has a 4 door, just sitting... they cant drive it, or their Jag. Going to get that one also. I guess I'm a club member, now? Let's save them all!!!? 🎉❤
Another upgrade you can make to the Electrical fan is to run a manual toggle switch into the cab so you can run the fan off the battery with the engine cooling off.
Were you able to keep the factory E-fan switch that makes it turn on at a certain temp?
@@isaacvasconcellos5393 my setup overrides the factory setup but the xj also runs a mechanical fan when the engine runs. I wanted the e fan to stay on at the gas station
Great episode guys, normally I don't critique your videos but I have a couple. On road kill or dirt everyday they talked a little about running that oil, T-4 15w 40. They sold me on it for my 2001 high mileage Xj. One caveat I don't let my xj sit outside during the winter it's in a heated 50° Barn at all times. So not worried about the initial flow rate of that 15 rating on the oil. Please don't use old brake lines. Use That I think the copper nickel brake line, is so cheap and I got this up-to-date flare kit man makes doing brake lines piece of cake. I had to change everyone on my xj. The only mode I have not done is the alternator upgrade. Always look forward to your videos. Peace out. 👍
Important note on the WJ disc swap. Because the Draglink is raised, you'll need to raise your Trackbar. Also if you are running 15in rims, they need to be upgraded to 17in rims to fit. Don't forget the ZJ Proportioning Valve and soft lines. In the rear, any backing plate off a Ford 8.8, D44, or c8.25 will fit. And TJ Rubicon calipers not only fit but supposedly allow for thicker brake pads. I have never had them side by side to confirm this but id trust the word of those who race King Of Hammers. If you don't want to go all the way and swap the front end, get yourself some new calipers, discs, and a pair of black magic brake pads. On 33's, it certainly isn't a bad setup.
V8 ZJ steering is an upgrade for any XJ with stock steering. Eric dancing and swinging the hose or whatever behind Doug was hilarious. im one of those lucky guys with a XJ that has a factory D44, im saving for my next project XJ and will be filmed for CZcams in the near future. my 17 year old son is gonna be my editor, lol!
Thanks to you from France for this video, all these upgrades are not available here in France but it gives a good working basis.
Here too the Xj coast has increased exceptionally.
I will continue to watch your videos
I still have my 1996 XJ . Havn't done anything at all with it yet . But My WJ is my passion atm . I even bought 2 parts WJ's lol . I currently have my XJ for sale . Good information thx
Omg you guys have given me so much money saving ideas to improve an XJ a lot! Thank you for this video!
I recently acquired a 2.5liter (gas) XJ, with 90k miles and I hope to keep her forever.
Most informative video I’ve seen in a while.
Don't forget that the rear shocks from a 1995 Blazer are much longer and will fit with small modifications. I just pressed out the bushing collar and made the bar pins have slots instead of holes.
I thought so. Want the axle from the Blazer at the local jy. Can't find a ford exploder for the 8.8
Thank you so much for this info! I've got a stock cherokee, and I'd like to keep it that way for the most part, but some of these upgrades might actually fix some of the issues that plague cherokees.
Love the video been doing some research for a few days and couldn’t really figure anything out about the 97 xj Cherokee I traded my 06 ranger and 1000 cash to fix and build with the wife and this y’all’s video explained the all the late model ones and upgrades that will work for a xj so great video guys I will definitely be watching this a few times throughout the build I might post some videos on my channel finally
Oh man I want those vent windows from that older XJ you showed right at the start of the video
I got a an XJ1 (95) the vent windows, or 1/4 lights, look cool but unfortunately don't open.
FYI - none of the WJ tie rod/steering/etc will fit an xj/mj/tj, wj's are wider. You can certainly modify it to fit, but at that point you may as well do the same amount of work to make your own stronger tie rod/etc. The knuckles do fit though, and can accept tj or late xj hubs with an adapter from jks to keep the same wheel lug pattern.
Got to swap the ball joints as well. The taper is different wj to xj.
Bill here from Rochester indiana. We have a few good junkyards left also. I enjoy your videos. God bless you.
bring on the part II. Good vid guys. Thanks for all the great XJ content.
Vince’s is a great junkyard go there often !
1996-1998 best xj, the head makes good power and doesn't crack if overheated like the 99 and up. 99+ intake makes good power.
16 and I bought my first zj limited at 14 and about to buy my first xj 5 speed manual 2 door tomorrow I wanted a taste at both and plan on making the xj more of an off-road rig
I wish our junkyard had that many jeeps in it we'd be lucky to find two in Pensacola
Volvo have 2 speed fans also. Works really well
Slim Jim = free tools guys !! Also Dan H has ZJ disc brakes setup for his XJ . The rear ZJ springs can be used in front on a XJ for that budget lift as well . Great video guys !!
I just picked up a 97 two days ago, thanks for the tips!
The squarebody behind the s10 blazer looked pretty good
Hell yah. If you've ever been to Gary's u pull it in kirkwood ny. Millions of xjs there. I currently have two 2 door xjs. Ones an 89 Laredo and a 95 5 speed. Both lifted
Another benefit of drum brakes for offroading is they are sealed so will still work if they get soaked in mud