What to take from a '98 for a '96

[Seeker]

Hey guys,
I rolled my decently modified '98 and salvaged it back. I just bought a 96 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_766wt_1074

I plan on parting out the 98... Is there anything that I want to keep OEM wise from the 98 to put on the 96? I heard something about brake cylinders.....
The 96 doesn't have power windows or locks but probably not transferrable....
Thanks!!!!!

 

[nblanton]

If the headliner is still good, they fit nice and look a lot better than the first gen headliners. You just have to mod the bracket for the center light.

 

[Seeker]

Cool... too bad it is gray and the new one is tan... We just started parting party so let me know if there anything else!

 

[nblanton]

Drivetrain stuff is pretty much the same, except the t-case.

 

[Seeker]

What would you keep for trail parts?

 

[lilredxj99]

front axle parts... front drive shaft... alternator....

 

[CharlesS]

Other than some of the differences in the body... there are alot of parts that will transfer over...
There are alot of engine parts that are the same... and the '96 takes the same fuel injectors as the '98.

 

[XJ4MEPLZ]

If you can get the rear end if it's an 8.25. most of the 96's had 27 spline, 97 and up had 29 spline which are more desired.

 

[CharlesS]

The cutoff date for when the C8.25 went from 27 splines to 29 splines was the end of May 1996. So if your Jeep was built after that; you can be sure that he axles had 29 splines.
Towards the end of the production year is also when you started noticing some changes that would be introduced into the '97 model.

 

[Seeker]

The cutoff date for when the C8.25 went from 27 splines to 29 splines was the end of May 1996. So if your Jeep was built after that; you can be sure that he axles had 29 splines.
Towards the end of the production year is also when you started noticing some changes that would be introduced into the '97 model.

That's exactly what I wanted to know. Where can I check the production month? I have 4.56 in my roller and limited slip (may be shot).. Do you guys know what the gear ratio was in the late '96... PO said he didn't regear but it runs great at 85 under 3k rpm on the highways with 33"s. Decisions Decisions....

 

[Anthonyb]

front axle parts... front drive shaft... alternator....

i noticed you put alternator?

i have a 98 xj
my buddy has a 90 and he always haves his alternator dying from mud and stuff does my year have this issue as well or is it all xj's due to the mounting location of it ?

 

[CharlesS]

That's exactly what I wanted to know. Where can I check the production month? I have 4.56 in my roller and limited slip (may be shot).. Do you guys know what the gear ratio was in the late '96... PO said he didn't regear but it runs great at 85 under 3k rpm on the highways with 33"s. Decisions Decisions....

The sticker on the drivers door or door pillar lists vehicle information such as VIN; will also list the month and year of manufacture.