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MooseDrool · 03-04-2008, 10:06 AM

So i just picked up a used 2000 cherokee for a steal with low low miles. the only bad thing is it is 2 wheel drive. what is the easy way to convert it to four wheel (and cost effective). i was looking under it and it is pretty much the same setup as the 4wheel drive. any help would be much appreciated.

xjemily · 03-04-2008, 10:24 AM

here is the easiest most cost effective way to get a 4 wheel drive from a 2 wheel drive
1-sell 2wd
2-buy 4wd
3-i love tuesdays

oldjeep · 03-04-2008, 10:49 AM

Transmission, transfercase, shifter, driveshafts and front axle from a 4wd cherokee. It all just bolts on.

MooseDrool · 03-04-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by xjemily

here is the easiest most cost effective way to get a 4 wheel drive from a 2 wheel drive
1-sell 2wd
2-buy 4wd
3-i love tuesdays

i would but it was one of those stupid good deals that i couldnt pass on

xjemily · 03-04-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MooseDrool

i would but it was one of those stupid good deals that i couldnt pass on

if you got such a good deal then sell it for a reasonble profit, and buy the 4wd
otherwise you can swap in all that other shit but you basically need a 4wd parts jeep to that with anyway...think about it,it makes more sense to sell the 2wd and buy a 4wd then you dont have to round up a bunch of parts and then swap them in the 2wd, plus the inside already is set up for your t-case shifters etc. to me its a no brainer but its up to you

cherokee pete · 03-04-2008, 11:55 AM

WOW, how perfect is that? I have a 4wd cherokee and I want to change it to a 2wd, come over and we'll unbolt our stuff and swap them over!!

not bad for a first post

ralphXJ · 03-04-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MooseDrool

i would but it was one of those stupid good deals that i couldnt pass on

You got a stupid good deal because it was a 2wd XJ!! Its not so great a deal when you realize what it will take to make it 4wd!

Sell it, buy a 4wd and be done with it.

vetteboy79 · 03-04-2008, 12:40 PM

Yes, you can convert them. Mine started as 2wd.

Key points:

- get a trans, t-case, and shift linkage from the same vehicle from a similar year, unless you know how to tell the specific differences between the different versions of these parts

- the floor already has a sealed opening for the t-case shifter, but it's still a bitch, and you'll have to cut your carpet to get to it

- front axle bolts in, but avoid the vac. disconnect ones for simplicity, and make sure the gear ratio matches

Whether it's economic and practical is your own decision.

ralphXJ · 03-04-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vetteboy79

Yes, you can convert them. Mine started as 2wd.

Key points:

- get a trans, t-case, and shift linkage from the same vehicle from a similar year, unless you know how to tell the specific differences between the different versions of these parts

- the floor already has a sealed opening for the t-case shifter, but it's still a bitch, and you'll have to cut your carpet to get to it

- front axle bolts in, but avoid the vac. disconnect ones for simplicity, and make sure the gear ratio matches

Whether it's economic and practical is your own decision.

That picture makes me sad, the old plant is no longer there!

Goatman · 03-04-2008, 06:25 PM

I was going to do it to a 2wd MJ that I had. I had a donor trans/t-case, linkage, front shaft, and D30. It's not hard to do if you have a nice rig and want to build on it. All bolts up once you have the parts.

I ended up building a buggy and sold the 2wd MJ. Still have the spare trans/t-case and D30.

Psyklone_88 · 03-07-2008, 09:37 PM

a 2000 2wd cherokee???????? WTF??? great first we vote for shit presidents and now we have 2wd cherokees.....
im moving to iceland..

Goatman · 03-07-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Psyklone_88

a 2000 2wd cherokee???????? WTF??? great first we vote for shit presidents and now we have 2wd cherokees.....
im moving to iceland..

Bye!

MooseDrool · 03-09-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Goatman

I was going to do it to a 2wd MJ that I had. I had a donor trans/t-case, linkage, front shaft, and D30. It's not hard to do if you have a nice rig and want to build on it. All bolts up once you have the parts.

I ended up building a buggy and sold the 2wd MJ. Still have the spare trans/t-case and D30.

what do you want for the trans/t-case and d30

TJP · 03-09-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MooseDrool

what do you want for the trans/t-case and d30

Instead of bumping a BS thread to the top send him a PM...Duh...

Fawkin newbies.....

Did you think he is just waiting around to see if you respond...

MooseDrool · 03-09-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJP

Instead of bumping a BS thread to the top send him a PM...Duh...

Fawkin newbies.....

Did you think he is just waiting around to see if you respond...

well apparently it got you to respond. and i did send him a pm just covering all my bases

TJP · 03-09-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MooseDrool

well apparently it got you to respond. and i did send him a pm just covering all my bases

Ther only reason was because common sense would be to leave a post like this one dead, not revive it.

Maybe you will know better next time...

But I don't expect newbies to have a clue...

Start by reading the Mission Statement so you know what belongs...

Steve N · 03-10-2008, 10:46 PM

holy

Greg_Volkman · 03-11-2008, 12:10 AM

Dumass?

03-04-2008, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
MooseDrool Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106589 Posts: 4	need some advise with my cherokee So i just picked up a used 2000 cherokee for a steal with low low miles. the only bad thing is it is 2 wheel drive. what is the easy way to convert it to four wheel (and cost effective). i was looking under it and it is pretty much the same setup as the 4wheel drive. any help would be much appreciated.

03-04-2008, 10:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
oldjeep Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3511 Location: MN Posts: 5,387	Transmission, transfercase, shifter, driveshafts and front axle from a 4wd cherokee. It all just bolts on. __________________ Chuck P The clowns'? Oh, yeah, the clowns. We fight them too — entire armies, spilling out of Volkswagons. We do our best to fight them off, but they keep sending 'em in! www.oldjeep.com

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cherokee pete Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9850 Location: Keswick Ontario Canada Posts: 160	WOW, how perfect is that? I have a 4wd cherokee and I want to change it to a 2wd, come over and we'll unbolt our stuff and swap them over!! not bad for a first post __________________ 42" Irok's 3 link front hp 60 1 link rear 14 bolt Poor, Ugly, Happy. Last edited by cherokee pete; 03-04-2008 at 11:57 AM.

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vetteboy79 Pigs Fly Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31621 Location: Morganville, NJ Posts: 5,719	Yes, you can convert them. Mine started as 2wd. Key points: - get a trans, t-case, and shift linkage from the same vehicle from a similar year, unless you know how to tell the specific differences between the different versions of these parts - the floor already has a sealed opening for the t-case shifter, but it's still a bitch, and you'll have to cut your carpet to get to it - front axle bolts in, but avoid the vac. disconnect ones for simplicity, and make sure the gear ratio matches Whether it's economic and practical is your own decision. __________________ '94 XJ RIP, time to move on New East Coast TTB racer in the works, trimmin' the fat... Flying Pig Racing #512

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Goatman Rock God Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25239 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 1,065	I was going to do it to a 2wd MJ that I had. I had a donor trans/t-case, linkage, front shaft, and D30. It's not hard to do if you have a nice rig and want to build on it. All bolts up once you have the parts. I ended up building a buggy and sold the 2wd MJ. Still have the spare trans/t-case and D30. __________________ Richard Gauthier Ultra4 Stock Class Team NAXJA /Petty Cash Racing 4643 Thanks to NAXJA, Goodyear, BILSTEIN, Ten Factory, Brown Dog, Hooker Harness, Raceline Wheels, G&G Auto Repair, WARN, Yukon Gear and Axle, Solid Axle, JKS, Full Traction, Viking Winchline, Black Magic Brakes

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