2wd to 4wd conversion

Pirate'd · #1 02-20-2007, 02:11 AM

im really intrested in converting my 2wd jeep cherokee in to a 4wd cherokee i would like to know it is hard and what i would need to do does anybody have a web site or the know how on the job [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

NIX · #2 02-20-2007, 07:55 AM

Do you have a donor vehicle? You need a transfercase with shifter, a frontdriveshaft and if it's vacuum disconnected, the vaclines harness and I think cannister. But the cannister may be present because the heater valves are vac powered allready.

Did I miss something?

Fletch1 · #3 02-20-2007, 01:55 PM

Front axle and 4WD compatable trans., proper length rear driveshaft.

xjy173 · #4 02-20-2007, 07:29 PM

To add to what Fletch posted, I think it is best to get a matched transmission and transfercase and install them in place of the 2wd transmission. You will also need a front driveshaft.

Nix's idea is the best way, a complete donor vehicle and do a one for one swap. Then again, if you had a good running donor 4wd Cherokee it might be easier to keep the 4wd and sell the 2wd.[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

Pirate'd · #5 02-28-2007, 07:09 PM

yes there are alot of busted up 4wd cherokees on this island all have either front or rear damage to the frames and that is why there is no purchasing of them they are just parts so im going to pick up the best one of the pick and just spend a day doing a one for one swap on parts ...... now for a non engine and trnasmission inclined stand point is there anything i should keep in mind as i swap out the parts