I have a 2wd 1996 2 door cherokee and i was just wondering how much trouble it would be to turn it into a 4wd. i have talked to some clubs and they said iwould be better off just buying a 4wd. However junkyards shouldnt have the parts to expensive. I know that it would be a task. Also i was wondering if all of the parts would just bolt right up. probably some welding and such. just wondering.

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2004 Jeep Liberty Columbia Edition. Homemade K&N air intake
1996 Jeep Cherokee
1971 Jeepster Commando Truck. Completely restored, custom lift with to many extras to list.
1966 CJ 5. restored with 33inch tires and a PTO winch. Also, to many to list.
1955 CJ 5 project.

Cheaper and easier to go buy a 4wd.

I agree it would be cheaper and easier to just buy the 4x4. The 2 door models Can fetch a pretty good price since they are getting kinda rare in some markets. If you sell it off and look for a 4 door, you will find many that are already built up a little and often cheap. Check out www.naxja.org forums for the listings in your local area.

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99 TJ
71 C101
04 KJ
03 SFA KJ Sport
LOST JEEPS So-Cal

so how much for your 2 wheel drive 2 door, so you can buy a 4 wheel drive one,
been really "needing" one of those for a top secret project if its in good shape

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MUDD'S MOTORSPORT'S We do IFS lift installs ,
03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

I agree with the other fellers. Buying an XJ with a transfer case is much cheaper than building one, especially in today's climate. Spend a few extra bucks and look for a '99 (best year considering its high pinion Dana 30 front diff, 29 spline Chrysler 8.25" rear diff, 4.0 L I6 motor with high flowing stock intake and 0630 head, excellent AW4 tranny, rock solid NP 231 transfer case, and many other options you would want on a stock Jeep).

By the way, my $4800 1999 XJ is cheaper and more off road capable than my $25,000 2002 Liberty Renegade could ever dream of. Wish I had that cash back for XJ parts.

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Wheeling an Extreme XJ
(Past KJ and WJ owner; current XJ and WK owner)

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