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You really want the 1991-1996 or the 1998-2001 XJ. Avoid pre 1991 and the 1997 model year.
1991-1996:
The year, 1991 ushered in the 190-horsepower “High Output” 4.0-liter, with its improved heads and Chrysler`s in-house multipoint fuel injection system. Other changes included the Dana 35 and 44`s replacement with Chrysler`s own 27-spline 8.25 axle, the addition of a driver`s side air bag in 1995 and the addition of OBD2 in 1996. Pre-1996 Cherokees are valued for being more forgiving when it comes to transmission swaps and engine bolt-ons.
1997-2001:
Not much changed except the addition of a Dana 30 axle and larger 29-spline axle shafts. Three separate wiring harness revisions for 1997 make this year`s Cherokee the one to avoid unless you don`t mind headaches when swapping out components. For 2001, the XJ Cherokee replaced its high-pinion front axle with a low-pinion axle sourced from the TJ Wrangler.
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Kurt V
No more Porsches, but a revolving number of motorcycles.
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