[One Arm Steve]

I'm going to pick up another Cherokee in the next couple weeks and was wondering if there is anything I should or shouldn't know. I'm interested in the 97-2001 model year. I know the six bangers run forever if they are well taken care of but I don't know what they changed in the engine over the years. What year did they offer the 27-29 spline 8.25 and was the 35 still in use in these years? Just your basic facts and some advice would be great. This will be my new dd. I haven't even ridden in a newer XJ yet so I don't know what to expect as far as changes from my 92.



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[Fraser]

i think i remember seein that they started using the 29 spline in ~95-97, and yes they still used the 35 in those years, i dont think as much tho

 

[Pickpocket]

The 29 spline is like 96 or 97 thru 2001 or something like that. and i love my 98.... i didnt think i would like it better because i always liked the interior on the older ones. but after having one i like the new body style more. not sure if they did anything to the engine.

 

[jeeptjpaul]

If you get a Cherokee with ABS, it will probably have the dana 35.

 

[ddeadserious]

If you get a Cherokee with ABS, it will have the dana 35.

fixed:thumb: No jeep that came factory with the 8.25 had ABS.

They changed the 8.25 to the 29 spline shafts in 97, some late 96's got them though, too.

2000-2001 used a LP d30 in the front, but if this is just going to be a DD, I wouldn't worry about that.

The 2000-2001 they changed the ignition to coil packs rather than a distributor.

I think that covers it, good luck!

 

[jeeptjpaul]

Mine is a '99. It has a 29 spline 8.25, hp dana 30, and uses a distributor.

 

[ddeadserious]

Mine is a '99. It has a 29 spline 8.25, hp dana 30, and uses a distributor.

cool, post edited.:thumb:

 

[Fatty Matty]

I may be wrong, but didn't the 01 have some head issues?

 

[ddeadserious]

I may be wrong, but didn't the 01 have some head issues?

yeah, the 0331 head was prone to cracking. I'd stay away from 01's in general for that reason alone.

 

[junk90xj]

my 01 is a hp30.

 

[FlatFender]

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