Cherokee Special Service Package?

[Doc Holliday]

I bought a 1998 Cherokee, former Fish and Wildlife vehicle and am trying to find out what features this came with, i.e. gear ratio, what axle and so on. Anyone here have any idea, I have found nothing but sites mentioning the package, but not what it came with. Thanks for the help. :helpme:

 

[sharq]

Does it have the extended idle option? Hard to say what axle you have without actually looking at it. Do you have rubber floors? Column shift? Roll bar?

 

[hubs97xj]

You can request a build sheet from Jeep.

http://www.jeep.com/wccsapp/univers...orms/us/webform.jsp&promotion=null&category=U

For a later model, 4.0, you'll likely have 3.07 gears with a 5 speed, and 3.55 with an AT. Mine had the tag on the cover and a sticker on the tube denoting the gearing until the last few years when I apparently knocked them off. Easy enough to tell what axle you have by looking.

http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=rustys&Category_Code=faq

I don't think the 97+ ever had column shift or roll bars. The axle will be a D30 up front and a D35 or 8.25 in the rear. See above link.

 

[Doc Holliday]

I have the extended idle, rubber floor mats, auto with the shifter in the center console. It has a hitch on it, but it looks in pretty good shape, I am thinking it might be an aftermarket. Before I left for deployment, I tried looking for any tags or anything else to identify it and cant find anything. I was trying to find out the rest of what I got so I could order everything for when I get home, guess not. Thanks for the heads up on the build sheet hbs97xj, I didnt know I could do that, I will look into that, that should tell me everything I need to know.

 

[hubs97xj]

Jeep recycles the codes periodically, so it may list options you don't have, but I got mine a few months ago and it seems to be quite accurate.

Does your speedo read to 100 or 120 MPH? Does it say something like "certified" in the center?

 

[Doc Holliday]

120 and I dont believe it says certified. I only had it for a few weeks before I went on deployment, so I might be wrong. My buddy got to go home early, I am waiting on him to send me a picture of the axle, will make everything easier on me and keep me from having to ask these questions on here.

 

[hubs97xj]

I don't know the specifics of the package, but the FSM says only "police package" XJs had Extended Idle. Type "Police package site:naxja.org" into Google and see what you find. A quick check suggest factory skids, 242 transfer case, ABS and D35 rear axle (not quite ideal to me), factory recovery points, stiffer springs and shocks, bigger brakes, and tow package (hitch and trans cooler). But, I've also read there really wasn't a standardized package. The build sheet might be the best bet until you get home to poke around more.

 

[xjtrailrider]

The VA state police had quit a few of the XJ's. Most that I saw on this side of the state were black or dark blue. The forestry service XJ's were a fugly color of green and they are all over the place still.

If yours is a former VADGIF service vehicle it may have been used by a game warden so it would have the police package.

What color is your XJ?

As far as I know the gearing on the service XJ's is the same as a civilian model, 3.07 manual, 3.55 auto

 

[Doc Holliday]

Mine would be a fugly color of green. From what little bit I have been able to look up (internet sucks underway) they where equiped with heavy duty cooling, better rear brakes, trailer hitch, 5 extra HP, extended idle and most of the time a D35.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Got my build sheet. Stuck with a D35. What would be the funnest way to ruin one of these?

*M5 Cloth High-Back Bucket Seats
-T6 Saddle
ADLP Skid Plate Group
AHBP Police Group
AHT Trailer Tow Group
AJP Power Convenience Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARWP Sport Decor Group
AWE Up Country Suspension Group
A20P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGS
BAUS 117 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGKP 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
CADP High Back Bucket Seats
CBWP Highline Door Trim Panel
CDBS Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Folding Seat
CGGS Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CKGP H.D. Vinyl Floor Covering
CKKP Reversible Carpet/Vinyl Cargo Mat
CKXS Midgate Box Access
CSAP Spare Tire Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS Illuminated Rear Assist Handles
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHPP Selec-Trac Full Time 4WD System
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS 230MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRMP Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
DSAP Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GAL Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEEP Deep Tint Sunscreen Liftgate Glass
GFAP Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GTS Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBFP Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCBP 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
KDPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR
KGPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KRPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR
KTPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KYPP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K2ZP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K28P STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/DELETE
K3ZS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LCKS Front Dome Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MB1P Black Front Bumper
MB5P Black Rear Bumper
MCAS Front Bumper Guards
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFFP Black Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MNAS Black Door Handles
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHM Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
PJN Moss Green Pearl Coat
QJNS Moss Green Pearl Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RALP AM/FM Radio
RCBP 2 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCG Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDUP Heavy Duty Suspension w/Gas Shocks
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SH8P Delete Rear Stabilizer Bar
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBBP Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRLP P225/75R15 Wrangler RT/S AT Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJDP 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels
WKBP Matching Spare Wheel
WLYC All Steel Wheels
XCYS Delete Remote Start System
XEAP Tow Hooks
XEEP Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield
XEFP Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
XEUP Front Suspension Skid Plate
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap

 

[87manche]

Got my build sheet. Stuck with a D35. What would be the funnest way to ruin one of these?

take it wheeling. It will ruin itself in short order.

I killed 3. You might as well just plan for the 8.8 swap when you get back.

thanks for your service.

 

[TRNDRVR]

What would be the funnest way to ruin one of these?

take it wheeling. It will ruin itself in short order.

I don't know, I think it all depends on how you treat it.

Moab

Delores Triangle, CO.

Imogene Pass, CO.

D35 - Lockright, D30 - Lockright, stock gears, 29" tires. Works just fine.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Im heading home on leave as soon as I get back, driving from Virginia Beach to northern Michigan, will hit a few junkyards up along the way and see if I cant find any deals on anything. Thanks for the help on here guys, theres a lot of simple things I gotta ask on here simply because my command normally only allows us to browse .org sites. Luckily for me, I found this site just before deployment, y'all have been a big help.

 

[xjtrailrider]

Well since it is "fugly" green then its a former FS vehicle. They are all over Roanoke, I see a few everyday. There are two local "XJ" only dealers that pic these up at auction every chance they get. I got a call from one of them that had a 01 FS 2-door with only 5k on the odometer. Unfortunately some one took a poop all over the front seats and it sat for many years un used. He bought it at auction and swapped interiors with another 2-door. He wanted 12k for the Jeep so I laughed and walked. It was neat to see a XJ with so few miles on it though.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Mine has 187,000 on it, but other than what I believe to be a faulty CPS, it still runs great. Has a little bit of rust on the rocker panels, but I am gonna try getting that fixed over New Years. I really like the rubber interior on mine too. Glad I got that build sheet, I never even noticed I had the skid plates and hooks.
My car died right when I was going on leave before deployment and no place around had a starter in stock, so instead of taking my time and buying a jeep after deployment, I bought the first one I found that ran and I could afford. I figured, its got the towing package, it must have the 8.25, wrong..

 

[xjtrailrider]

8.25 are plentiful, get one from a 97+ so it will be a 29 spline and get the drive shaft with it. It will be "bolt in"

 

[Doc Holliday]

Yeah, I think that will be my first choice. I dont like the idea of driving around on a D35 with 187K on it even if it doesnt have bigger tires on it yet.

 

[87manche]

I don't know, I think it all depends on how you treat it.

I killed one, stock open on 31's
killed another when the pinion nut let loose, dragged the pinion in the full detroit. That was on 34's
broke three teeth of the ring gear on another, on the street, shifting from 2nd to third while in a left turn at an intersection.

and thus ended my D35 experience.

Is your c clip or not? Cause if not I have a full detroit locker for you in my basement. Seriously. PM me if you want it. It's fully functional, just has some neat markings on the case from the pinion incident. I posted pictures some time ago on here if you're ambitious enough to search.

 

[TRNDRVR]

Is your c clip or not? Cause if not I have a full detroit locker for you in my basement. Seriously. PM me if you want it. It's fully functional, just has some neat markings on the case from the pinion incident. I posted pictures some time ago on here if you're ambitious enough to search.

I'm good, but thanks. Besides, I store my XJ up in Alaska. No access to it.

 

[xjrev10]

What's the extended idle switch actually do?