In this section, you will find a list of parts that can be used from various vehicles on your Jeep XJ. So check it out and enjoy! If you see anything here that may be incorrect please let me know and give me an educated reason why so I can pass the info on to other Jeep Cherokee owners.
FRONT SUSPENSION AND LIFT COMPONENTS
1.Jeep ZJ V8 Upcountry Coils = 1-1.5" lift
2.F-150/Bronco Coils ('70s-ish) = 4-4.5" lift
3.Camaro Spring Isolators = 1.5" lift
4.Jeep ZJ spring isolators = stronger, metalcore, can be stacked
5.Thunderbird Front Coils ('83-97) = 3-4" lift
(varies in lift and softness by year and trim package),
will need top plate from strut too.
6.Jeep TJ Lift Coils (front only) = provide 1" less lift on an XJ than on a TJ
REAR SUSPENSION AND LIFT COMPONENTS
1.Bastard Pack: Any 2.5" wide leaf spring can be used between to make a bastard pack (they may differ in stiffness and lift) i.e. S10, Dakota
2.MJ Shackles = 1/2" lift
3.GM fullsize pickup shackles ('95-99) = 1.5" lift, better shackle angle
OTHER SUSPENSION LIFT ITEMS
1.Jeep JK shocks = slight mod to fit 2-4" lift (must be from Jeep JK Rubicon, you need to press out the metal sleeves from the Jeep JK shocks, and insert the Jeep XJ stock bar pins to the axle-side part of the front shocks, and the body-side of the rear shocks.)
2.S10 Shocks (Rear only) = good for the lift you will get when you do a bastard pack
3.Ford Explorer rear sway-bar links = may be good for 3-4" lift
4.Jeep WJ rear sway bar end-links = minor fab to fit 3-4" lift
5.Jeep WJ LCA's = more tire clearance (some grinding required)
6.Jeep WJ rear Lower control arm's = replace Jeep Cherokee front Lower control arm's, 2" longer to accommodate a lift, some grinding required
7.V8 Jeep ZJ front sway-bar
8.Jeep JK rear Upper control arm = use as Jeep Cherokee Lower control arm, it's about 1-2" longer
9.Ford Bronco II (that's the little one like a ranger) Front Swaybar = good for 3-4" lift
BRAKE SYSTEM PARTS
-Booster, Master Cylinder, etc:
1.Jeep WJ brake booster, master cylinder, proportioning valve
2.Jeep ZJ brake booster, master cylinder, proportioning valve = may need for disc conversion
3.Jeep Cherokee '95+ brake booster and master cylinder = dual diaphragm, larger bore
4.Jeep WJ Rotors/Calipers = bigger brakes and more stopping power (will fit 15" rims)
5.Jeep KJ disc brake set-ups can be used for a conversion on your Cherokee.
AXLE COMPONENTS
-Lines:
1.Jeep YJ Brake Lines = 3-4" longer
2.Dakota Rear Rubber lines ('87-96) = 6" longer
3.GM C/K1500 Front Rubber lines ('90-95) = 6" longer
4.Dodge Ram Van Brake Lines = 10-12" longer (for big lifts), some dispute5.
5.Jeep JK Front Brake Lines = bolt-in and long (can max out 12" shocks and still have slack)Axles:
BOLT IN SWAP COMPONENTS
1.Jeep Cherokee Chrysler 8.25 Rear ('97+) = bolt in and upgrades to 29 splines (strength comparable to Dana 44
2.Jeep Cherokee Dana 44 Rear = found in some but not all '87-'89 Jeep Cherokee's with Towing Package
3.Jeep Cherokee Dana 30 Front = ('95-'99) non-disconnect, larger u-joints, high pinion
4.Jeep Cherokee I-4 & some V6 = may have 3.73, 4.10, or 4.56 gears may have vacuum disconnects
SOME FABRICATION TO FIT REQUIRED
1.Ford 8.8 inch Rear ('97+) = need spring & shock mounts (3.55, 3.73, or 4.10, maybe LSD, Disc Brakes)
2.Jeep MJ Dana 44 Rear = need new spring perches and shock mounts
3.Jeep MJ AMC 20 Rear = need spring perches and shock mounts
4.Ford HP44/9" Combo = full width,
STEERING COMPONENTS
1.Jeep ZJ V8 Tierods=beefier & bolt in
2.Jeep WJ Knuckles/Tierods/Draglinks=beefier and crossover steering
3.Durango Steering Box=beefier
4.GM 2wd full size truck steering box=beefy, helps for wb stretch
5.Astro Van steering box=good for long wb stretch
6.Jeep ZJ pitman arm=1 inch drop over stock
7.Jeep WJ power steering pump (fits '96+, plug return hole, and use Jeep XJ pulley)
ENGINE PERFORMANCE PARTS
1.Newer Jeep XJ intakes (may require some modification)
2.Mustang 5.0 Injectors=near bolt in (have 4 holes instead of 1, more fuel, better spray)
3.Dodge Neon Injectors=better throttle response
CHARGING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
1.Mopar 136Amp Alternator, bolt it (slight grinding required) found in 97-98 Dodge Full Size Van, 97-1998 Dodge Dakota, 97-98 Dodge Durango, 97-98 Dodge Ram, 97-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2. Dakota (2.5L I-4) Alternator=bolt in, upgrades to 117A
COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENTS
1.Ford Electric Fan ('90-95 3.8L Taurus, '87-93 5.0L Mustang)=replaces mechanical fan, more cooling (8C607)
2.Hood vents (i.e. Lebaron, Laser, Turbo Thunderbird etc.)=help keep ur 4.0 cool at low speeds
3.You can convert the closed system to open without replacing your radiator by using the fill cap from a 4.7 Durango or Dakota, cutting it into your upper hose, and replace your bottle with an MJ overflow tank or any that fit. Then cap off or eliminate the T'ed lines in the heater core.-
SWAPS
1.For '84-'86 Jeep XJ with 2.8L GM V6 only! you can swap in any 60* GM V6 engine, they use the same motor mounts and bellhousings, engine options include 3.1L, and 3.4L etc, but DOES NOT INCLUDE 90* GM V6 engines such as the 4.3L!!! this swap will allow you to gain horsepower, torque, and fuel injection
2.Jeep ZJ and Jeep WJ stock transmission coolers with stacked plates (even an upgrade for us with the stock fin style)
3.'94+ V6 Dakota AX-15=bolt in (but must use Jeep XJ bell housing), good upgrade from AX-53. Renix Transmission (swap electric speedo to t-case)
TRANSFER CASE TRICKS
1.'89+ AX-15 5spd cross members give 3/4 inch t-case drop on autos with no loss in ground clearance
2.NV241-OR (from TJ Rubicon only)=near bolt in, 4:1 low range 4.Doubler Options : NP231/NP231, NP231/D300
BODY PANELS AND PROTECTION
1.XJ '97+ doors onto older cherokees=one piece windows and better mirrors
2.’97+ mirrors are a direct bolt into older XJ's and allow you to fold them in on tight trails.
3.GM power antennas replace your broken XJ's with little modification
4.'96-00 Ford Explorer hatch shocks=lift your hatch about 3" lower but are beef (ever see one that doesn't work?) need modification for '97+
5.TJ Fender Flares (front and rear or rear all the way around)
6.Wheels from XJ, ZJ, TJ, YJ, Explorer, Magnum Steelies (17x7) (any with 5x4.5 bolt pattern) will fit....CJ, WJ, WK, KK, JK, Full-Size Ford 5 bolt rims will NOT fit
7.OEM swing-out tire carriers, get the bumper with it, found mainly on '84-'90 XJ's
8.ZJ skid plates=require slight modification, but can be made to work
9.OEM skid plates (Front, Tranny, T-case, gas tank, found on "up-country" package XJ's not the same as a Country Edition)
10.YJ/TJ Mirrors=bigger, fold in, look cool
11. Ford Windstar Hatch Struts=lift high and strong
12. Bronco II swing out tire carrier - slight mod to fit via S10 Shackles
INTERIOR SWAPS AND TRICKS
1.MJ/2 Door XJ Bucket seats=tilt forward, near bolt in
2.XJ overhead console=most commonly found in '00-01 or higher trim level, provides space for switches etc.
3.'97+ center console=can be made to fit '96 and older, gives you cupholders
4.Grand Cherokee center console lid=sits higher but gives rear passengers cupholders
5.ZJ and WJ Seats - get brackets too, may require some drilling but gives you leather :-)6. ZJ shift knob, direct replacement for XJ knob
