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giantsfan10
September 24th, 2006, 20:27
Has anyone done it? know if it can be done? i know the lights are different size. I already did the front clip conversion from 92 to a 97+ style. but i havn't seen any discussion about the rear hatch. this is the last peice that would seal the deal from the outside.

frank
johnnyc
September 24th, 2006, 20:32
Nope, they're completely different.
MogifiedXJ
September 24th, 2006, 20:32
It can't be done...not without alot of fab work anyway. The dimensions are just not the same.
ROBZ95Xj
September 24th, 2006, 20:48
the dementions have nothin to do with it, its how they mount to the rood, 2 totally diffrent setups
giantsfan10
September 24th, 2006, 20:54
the old style is external hinge, newer style has internal. also the gas struts are in different locations. the lock seems to be different too. i think it can be done. from examining some pictures the dimensions seem to be the same.
MogifiedXJ
September 24th, 2006, 20:58
Reguardless if the dimensions are the same are not it still will not fit...
Fish'nCarz
September 25th, 2006, 06:35
I recently saw a web page with an after-market steel replacement hatch for Xj's. They listed it as a universal for most, if not all, years. I'll see if I can track it down.

I'm good!

http://www.teamgrandwagoneer.com/parts/Detailed/1329.html

http://www.teamcherokee.com/Body_Parts/index.html

I don't know these guys, but this is all I could find.
johnnyc
September 25th, 2006, 17:06
That site is just WRONG. Besides the hatch, they also say that the same header panel works for all 91-99 models. And that the same grill fits 91-2001 models.
Kittrell
September 25th, 2006, 17:19
That site is just WRONG. Besides the hatch, they also say that the same header panel works for all 91-99 models. And that the same grill fits 91-2001 models.

I anticipate some potentially pissed off customers.