Chrysler gives a two letter code to each model, and we Jeepers use that code to tell the Jeeps apart. I'll ask, "Do you have a WJ?" and you'll need to tell me, "No, I have a ZJ". If you're new to Jeeping and you're not sure how to tell. Jeep Cherokee XJ ('84 - '01): An entirely new concept when it was released as it was the first uni-body Jeep vehicle. It had no frame and the suspension was attached directly to the subframe. It also was the first coil spring Jeep with the same system copied to the TJ and the ZJ and later on transformed into the WJ, WK Grand Cherokee's. 384 posts · Joined 2017. #7 · Aug 16, 2017. I've swapped by removing the front seat itself from the rail/adjustment base (it's miserable to get to the nuts especially the front outer one). Even with this there are a number of different electrical connectors that run up into the seat back for heater, etc at least on the 10 way seats I was Rev: 4.22. Notes: 1 1/8 inch 10 spline input shaft. 21 spline output. Cast Iron Intermediate plate. AX4 (solid case no intermediate plate) was used up to 10/4/88. Notes: Two piece clamshell case and five bolts to bellhousing. Used up to 3/03/89. Generally had 21 spline output but 23 spline possible. Notes: 1 1/8 inch 10 spline input shaft. We have updated our reliability stats for the Grand Cherokee (on our redesigned site) to include owner experiences through September 30, 2011. Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year: 2004: 72, better than average, small sample size. 2002: 153, worse than average, very small sample size. Jeep Grand Cherokee & Commander Forums. 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 Lets assume I had every year WJ and wanted to service them all, obviously one book wont MNgOMU. Rev: 4.22. Notes: 1 1/8 inch 10 spline input shaft. 21 spline output. Cast Iron Intermediate plate. AX4 (solid case no intermediate plate) was used up to 10/4/88. Notes: Two piece clamshell case and five bolts to bellhousing. Used up to 3/03/89. Generally had 21 spline output but 23 spline possible. Notes: 1 1/8 inch 10 spline input shaft. Being 1 of the 1st when it did have a problem ir=t was straight back to the dealer and Jeep replaced , rather than repaired components and investigate d the problems. In the 1st 2 years the turbo was replaced along with power steering box, subsequent models have have had modifications. Now at 65000 miles and the Jeep is as sweet as a nut. Second generation (WJ) 1999–2004. Launched in September 1998, the redesigned WJ 1999 Grand Cherokee shared just 127 parts with its predecessor (mostly fasteners). The European model was coded WG. The spare tire was relocated from the side of the cargo compartment to under the floor. WJChris01. 78 posts · Joined 2013. #12 · Feb 18, 2014. Just remove the WJ tracks from the ones you picked up, and install the ones from your XJ onto the WJ seats, then bolt them down. The WJ seats (removed from their bases) will bolt right to the XJ base, as mentioned above. - 2001 WJ Laredo. Aug 19, 2010. #2. built WJ's are sick. Talking to people that have built both, the WJ seems to be overall stiffer with a heavier duty unibody. The body is wider, and some of the speed sensor and ABS stuff is more difficult to work with, but it's all been gone over and well documented on different forums.

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