I want to get a 92- 99 Jeep Cherokee, 2 door or 4 door, with the 4.0L inline 6. Mainly used as a daily driver as well as a weekend offroader. Not hardcore offroading, mostly rough logging roads as well as some light to moderate trails.
Every Jeep owner tells me the 4.0L inline 6 is pretty much indestructible, same for AW-4 automatic built by Aisin- Warner. I've been told the AW-4 auto is supposedly more stronger than the AX-15 manual transmission.
I have always driven a truck with manual, it's alot of fun and can get the most out of the engine. Do you need a transmission cooler for the auto, heat seems to be a killer for it. Is the AX-15 manual just as good as the AW-4 auto or is there really a difference in strength?
One of the reasons I like the manual transmission is that It can be push started if the starter is dead. Can't do it with an auto.
Most of the earlier 92-96 XJ's I've seen has the D35 rear axle, been told nothing good about them, especially when used offroad.
Most of the 97-01 XJ's have the chrysler axle 8.25 c clip with 29 spline shaft. with a lift, most people seem to have drivetrain vibration issues at 3" or over. I've read that a tcase drop can solve it instead of expensive SYE kit.
I've thought about getting a 92-96 XJ, most have D35 rear. Can the rear axle be swapped for a 8.25 with 29 spline from a 97-01?
Do I need the drive shaft from the 8.25 or can I use the existing shaft from the D35. Any modifications needed, or it all swaps right in, easy bolt up?
I have found a couple of nice examples of Jeep cherokee's:
1994 Jeep Cherokee "country edition" 2 door AX-15 5spd manual, 174,000km, well maintained, pretty nice shape inside and out, one owner, no accidents $3500 canadian
1998 Jeep Cherokee "sport" 2 door AW-4 auto, 170,000km, well maintained, pretty nice shape inside and out, one owner, no accidents
$5000 canadian
What kind of fuel economy would the 4.0L I6 get in the city/ highway, and mixed driving being stock.
would it change significantly with 2-3" lift and 30" tires?
Here in British Columbia, Canada the roads are not flat and straight, lots of mountains.
How do you Guys like your Jeep Cherokee's. Happy Jeeping
Thanks alot.
Every Jeep owner tells me the 4.0L inline 6 is pretty much indestructible, same for AW-4 automatic built by Aisin- Warner. I've been told the AW-4 auto is supposedly more stronger than the AX-15 manual transmission.
I have always driven a truck with manual, it's alot of fun and can get the most out of the engine. Do you need a transmission cooler for the auto, heat seems to be a killer for it. Is the AX-15 manual just as good as the AW-4 auto or is there really a difference in strength?
One of the reasons I like the manual transmission is that It can be push started if the starter is dead. Can't do it with an auto.
Most of the earlier 92-96 XJ's I've seen has the D35 rear axle, been told nothing good about them, especially when used offroad.
Most of the 97-01 XJ's have the chrysler axle 8.25 c clip with 29 spline shaft. with a lift, most people seem to have drivetrain vibration issues at 3" or over. I've read that a tcase drop can solve it instead of expensive SYE kit.
I've thought about getting a 92-96 XJ, most have D35 rear. Can the rear axle be swapped for a 8.25 with 29 spline from a 97-01?
Do I need the drive shaft from the 8.25 or can I use the existing shaft from the D35. Any modifications needed, or it all swaps right in, easy bolt up?
I have found a couple of nice examples of Jeep cherokee's:
1994 Jeep Cherokee "country edition" 2 door AX-15 5spd manual, 174,000km, well maintained, pretty nice shape inside and out, one owner, no accidents $3500 canadian
1998 Jeep Cherokee "sport" 2 door AW-4 auto, 170,000km, well maintained, pretty nice shape inside and out, one owner, no accidents
$5000 canadian
What kind of fuel economy would the 4.0L I6 get in the city/ highway, and mixed driving being stock.
would it change significantly with 2-3" lift and 30" tires?
Here in British Columbia, Canada the roads are not flat and straight, lots of mountains.
How do you Guys like your Jeep Cherokee's. Happy Jeeping
Thanks alot.