Jeep nasty
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just wondering what type of axle is on a 2WD chreokee and if it has the ability to have a front driveshaft conected to it if you swap in a 4wd transfer case like an atlas II
sarvermr said:since you have to ask "if it has the ability to have a front driveshaft conected" you probably shouldn't even consider the conversion. why don't you crawl under the jeep and you can answer your question.
Jeep nasty said:another question is: what are the width of XJ axles compared to TJ axles, i wanted to know if you can swap the back and forth.
Jeep nasty said:i was just wondering because i was shopping for XJ and i came across some good deals on 2WD ones and wondered if a 4WD conversion might be posible.
another question is: what are the width of XJ axles compared to TJ axles, i wanted to know if you can swap the back and forth.
dont' worry its all good, i guess i wasnt really clear that i didnt already own one.sarvermr said:sorry, i didn't realize that you didn't currently own a 2wd xj.
Ghost said:Dogtired, you are close to YellowXJ if you are in Orlando. He is in Ocalla and one hell of a nice guy. Shot him a pm he knows of local guys that might direct or guid you for pizza and beer! Just a thought! Yellow I hope you don't mind!
sidriptide said:i think thats probably a safe "ballpark" if you are planning to pay for some labor cost... but the parts cost can vary greatly depending on what it is.. how common they are.. how much someone has invested in it. and what the seller actually think it's worth.. i suggested a donor vehicle for a few reasons..
a complete but rusted 4WD XJ can be had for just a few hundred $$..
you will have a first-hand picture of what your project will look like when it's done..
you will have a vehicle to run back to and check as a reference if something doesnt fit..
much easier to learn how something is put together if you have the chance to disassemble it first..
you can always slap the 2WD stuff back in it and sell a running vehicle for a few$$ to off-set the total cost...
a parts rig has tons of parts that you may, and will need for other systems on your XJ as time goes on...
... one word of advice on a parts rig though... NEVER take possesion of any vehicle that DOES NOT COME WITH A LEGAL TITLE.. regardless of how easy you may ASSUME it will be to get rid of it afterwards... unles of course your home state does not require a title...
i have put a bit of thought into a 2WD to 4WD swap someday myself, most likely on an MJ....
the question about the high=-pinion and low-pinion front axles is easy..
if looking at the differential housing from the hub-end of the axle.. a hP will have the pinion cast into the diff housing toward the top of the ring gear.. and the LP will be toward the bottom of the housing... hence the high-pinion will place the pinion farther from the ground( increased ground clearance) and closer to the transfer case front output.. making for a shorter driveshaft with decreased driveline angles... the HP is the best choice for a lifted vehicle..
mike
dogtired said:When looking for a donor vehicle... should it really matter if it is exactly the same year? Mine is a pretty recent year 2000 4.0L 4dr, so I am sure the parts are probably on the high side. I guess it is better for compatibility reasons, if both vehicles are the same year. Besides, it would be hard to call it a "2000" if there are parts of many different years. If any way possible, I don't wanna do it half@ss, because it is my only ride to work, don't wanna be stuck in the middle of the road.