Nookee

I picked up a beat up 1994 cherokee for $100 bucks. It runs great, so I decided to convert it into a newer model..I think all I have to change is a headerpanel and the fender flares but I might be wrong. And I also want to lift it...what do you guys recommend me doing...Can it be done?

Programbo

What`s wrong with having a 1994 Cherokee? Even if you changed something like the fender flares it would still be just a 94 Cherokee with 98 flares on it. I`d spend my time, money and effort into just fixing what needs worked on so it stays running good and then maybe a lift.

Willys55

Close your eyes, and click your heels together three times saying ( I wish It was a 98)

winston427

Oh, your just biased because you have a 94.

Programbo

I am so! I mean..No way!..Actually I prefer older vehicles. The older they get the more "Jeepy" they look

berubeny

I have the opposite problem. i want my 98 to have the front clip and rear hatch from a 94. Love the newer interior.

winston427

You would also want to swap out the fenders to continue the rounded look onto the body. The door would require extensive mods and fab work because the hinges were changed.

Berubeny, The hatch would also require extensive mods due the hinge mounting changes from the 96 to the 97 models. Up to 96 the hatch was fiberglass and it changed to steel in 97.

Nookee

I like the newer front panel better...are the fenders different?

upritexj

yeah we all can't have 98's, i mean we all know that a '98 is a about the best year xj to get but to go and pose? really?

winston427

The 97-01 fenders have the rounded body line that the 96 and older XJs don't have. You can use the newer header panel with the older fenders but you will see a difference in how the body lines flow.

winston427

Nah, I would have to say the 99 is the best year all around. It has the better flowing intake manifold that hellps create more HP and torque.

upritexj

i thought that was proved a myth, or everybody be doin it?. aslong as it doesn't have the coil rail, i'd say its a draw.

Nookee

thanks winston427... Is not about posing, I own a bodyshop I do alot of restoration and modification on antiques and exotic cars but I never dealt with a jeep..but I'm beginning to like them and on top of that I live in miami...it's useless having such a ride here. I want to play with this one ..my plans are to convert it, built the front and rear bumper,also the roof rack. Then lift it and add some nice tires & wheels

winston427

Ah yes, the Jeep bug has bitten another unsuspecting owner. We have you in our web now.

Nookee

To lift it...Do I need more than just a lift kit? what lift kit do you recommend?