Jeep Cherokee XJ Junkyard Upgrades - D&E in the U-Pull 40 

Timestamps: 0:50 2 Different XJs; 1984-1996 and 1997-2001 1:37 Swap new mirrors on older XJs (seen at 12:59) 1:50 Explanation of Cooling issues 2:16 4.0L inline 6 introduced, shoved in a small engine bay. 2:48 2 fan set up, 1 mechanical and 1 electrical 3:35 2wd 2 door 3:50 Electric fan vs Mechanical fan 5:13 1992-1997 Ford Taurus electric fan swap 6:56 Interior 7:08 WJ Seats swap into XJ 7:20 ZJ Seats swap into XJ (seen at 9:38) 7:50 Axles and Gearing setups 8:42 ZJ HD Mechanical Fan swap onto 97+ XJs 10:00 Sound System Swap from ZJ/WJ to XJ 10:24 V8 ZJ front Sway bar swap 10:58 ZJ wheels same bolt pattern as XJ 5x4.5 11:25 Jeep Liberty KJ Component swaps 11:32 KJ rear disc brake swap 11:55 Rear Axle Differences 12:31 97+ XJ 13:21 97+ Front clip swap onto 84-96 XJs 14:15 97+ Seats 14:48 XJ Knuckles 15:53 WJ Knuckle Swap 16:35 Over-the-knuckle steering on WJ components 17:31 WJ Front LCA swap 18:17 WJ rear LCA swap with Jeep JK UCA 18:43 Showing weak XJ LCA 19:21 "Bastard Lifts" 20:25 84-98 4 port fuel injectors upgrade 21:40 99-01 4 port fuel injectors upgrade 22:54 Mo (electrical) Powa Baby! Alternator Swaps 23:50 Dodge Ram w/ 5.2L or 5.9L Alternator swap (seen at 31:38) 24:08 ZJ Suspension Swap 25:48 Joker ZJ Hood Swap!!!! 26:15 Drop Track Bar Bracket for lifts higher than 3" 28:06 Fog Lights/ Factory Fog Light Switch 28:50 All XJs come with fog light wiring pre-installed 29:02 WJ Interior Component Swaps 29:18 WJ Steering Wheel Swap 29:31 A N A C R O N I S T I C- "belonging to a period other than that being portrayed." 29:38 WJ Auto-dim mirror swap 31:29 CHEVYS!?!?! 32:19 Dodge Dakota Steering Box upgrade 34:06 S10 Blazer leaf spring swap 35:28 Ranger and Dakota Leaf Springs 36:19 Brake Lines 38:36 Upgrades not found at this junkyard 38:38 MJ Shackles 39:24 Dodge minivan trans cooler 40:32 Uncle Sam wants YOU to join the XJ Conservation Corps

Seeing all the rust sure makes me appreciate Texas wrecking yards.

Killer video! Yup...I'll be scrounging Pull-a-part tomorrow

Definitely wouldn't mind a part 2.

Trying to bring a 2000 Jeep Cherokee RHD mail rig back to life. Glad I found this channel

Yes I need more videos like this! Being a kid just out of high school with his first XJ, this was a lifesaver! Time to go hit my local U-Pick-It now

Eric with that red cable was hilarious while Doug was trying to explain the leaf springs.

I watched UTG for years before realizing he was down the street from me. He allowed me to shoot the grand opening of his old global headquarters and man is he a stand-up guy. I just started watching your channel this weekend because I think my dad may be getting me a jeep (no idea what kind yet) and I'm trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible.

You guys are awesome. Quick to the point, no fluff and a buttload of info. Thanks

SO stoked to find your video and your wealths of knowledges! I am resurrecting a clearly underappreciated or loved-too - much '88 XJ Laredo. It has the 4.0, the 5spd manual tranny, 4wd, and a 3,1/2" lift on stock, 15" cast aluminum rims mounted with 2" spacers on 30" trailer tires... aaaand a cracked windshield... and some fluid leaks... and a seriously progressive death wobble... and some creative vacuum routing... and a host of electrical problems... was stuck in 4wd... but I love it! Got real used tires, replaced most of the front end, worked out the vacuum issues and most of the electrical but still no dash or dome lights and no speedo. Still looks like hell but getting fun to drive now. I made a 2" anvil my hood ornament just for fun.

Made my wish list from this video. Just picked up front springs, S-10 leafs, plush leather seats. Going back for more soon! Thanks a million!!

My grandma had a 92 XJ Laredo in blue, which my grandpa bought new, she drove it up till she was 90 or so, only had under 80,000 miles or so, it was supposed to be my first car, but I was only 12 and so instead my mom sold it for a quick buck, but I digress, I ended up with my 99 4Runner and life goes on, still the one that got away

Omg you guys have given me so much money saving ideas to improve an XJ a lot! Thank you for this video!

Aloha from Hawaii!🏝️ This is literally the BEST video I’ve stumbled upon since researching XJ videos a couple months ago! You guys gotta get a legit, sponsored TV show! I’m sure someone would throw big money at you for producing it.💪🏽Thanks for posting!

Not sure if you guys will see this or not, love watching your junk yard videos. I wish you guys had this channel back when I still had my old WJ. Not sure if you guys were aware or not or if someone has mentioned this previously but since they dont put the year of the vehicle on the stickers anymore if you want a way to tell the year look at the 10th digit of the vin on any make doesnt matter. it will tell you the year of the car. Pre 2000 it was alphabetical so an R would be a 1994, an S would be a 1995. in 2000 they went to numbers so a year 2000 would have a 0 as the 10th digit and a 2009 would have a 9. In 2010 they went back to alphabetical again so a 2010 will have an A as the 10th digit, and a 2011 would have a B and so on. Again this works on every make, learned it from the business card of a local junk yard and it has helped me a lot. Maybe someday ill get another WJ but until then the Jeep information I get from your channel helps a lot. keep up the great content!

I checked out some zj after this video. I now got adj uppers, fixed lowers, 3 in springs and shocks, pretty much everything for the lift minus the leafs and its all in great condition. appreciate the video, thanks!

This really helps me out on my 97 ZJ TSI 4.0 project, going to look into the fuel injectors, and possibly doing a steering wheel swap. Already did the WJ seat swap from watching y’all’s videos, so this is a huge help to my Trail Pig project. Keep up the good work. 🤘🏻

Great video. Ive had my 91 XJ Limited for about 8 years. In storage for a few of them due to injuries. Well my daily went down and had ol reliable XJ to the rescue. These mods are great options. I wish my yard looked like that with XJs. Ours has 5 picked nearly clean inside and out. Scored a few parts to get her running again correctly but you guys got a Jeep goldmine.

Got a 1999 Jeep Cherokee recently glad I found this video

Most informative video I’ve seen in a while.

Very interesting video! Gave me a bunch of ideas for future mods. I might look into that WJ control arm on an XJ mod.

You know, with all that’s bad going on around the world, I’m am still so glad to live in a time where I can learn about any topic in depth from people with passion for their interests on the internet.

I appreciate the video. Just bought my first xj. I’ve had yjs and wjs, still have a wj, but just picked up this xj and this video had a lot of useful information. Keep on jeepin on my friend.

Late to this party but this video is sick. I’ve been into Jeeps for 3 years now with my xj. Been going to boneyards forever. Some of these thing I would have never thought of!

I just bought a 91 XJ with 6 inch lift kit in the front and 4 inch in the back for $2k. Has dual electric fans, 31 inch tires, no rust, and engine felt strong with no problem. Just some minor body dents, rear seats missing, no Catalytic converter (which i need in Cali, ugh) and other minor stuff that needs fixing/replacing. Guy says he wasn't bullshitting that there was no mechanical problem, so hopefully it doesn't. Still gonna fix it up. This video is in fav now. Thank you for the load of information! Overlanding/Towing here i come.

I need the content to keep coming. Iam addicted to XJs and all Jeeps and I learned UTG is now a XJ fan.

I'll tell you what, I've been looking for an XJ for a while now but like you guys I'm also a family man and don't have too much extra cash to play with. I'm hoping by next tax season to have one and I just wanted to say thank you for going over this stuff in this video because how exciting and how fun to walk around the junkyard and Frankenstein your own rig. I love the idea of a bastard lift.

Right after you said uncle Tony's garage I knew this was the right channel for me

Nice job guys.Some love for the XJ.👌

A good one I’ve personally used on my last xj is YJ front soft brake hoses for a lifted xj. Good vid boys 👍

bring on the part II. Good vid guys. Thanks for all the great XJ content.

The V8 ZJ is a good steering upgrade, the tie-rod is way beefier than a 4.0 ZJ or XJ. It's a metal bar as opposed to a hollow tube. It's also a lot easier since you don't have to swap knuckles. Might be worth running for people that want upgrades but aren't building rock crawlers.

Great video, just bought a 97 xj with 95000 original kms, thats about 60000 miles. One elder owner never taken off road, fully stock, cant wait to start upgrading her, maybe a small lift but nothing crazy. This video is a good starting point for ideas, cant wait to turn it into a great camping and off road rig.

Love the video been doing some research for a few days and couldn’t really figure anything out about the 97 xj Cherokee I traded my 06 ranger and 1000 cash to fix and build with the wife and this y’all’s video explained the all the late model ones and upgrades that will work for a xj so great video guys I will definitely be watching this a few times throughout the build I might post some videos on my channel finally

Great content! Very informative. Please continue to make more XJ videos.

Xj owner here. Great unfo. Well presented. "Factory Fabri-cobble," earned a sub. Thanks for the laugh. Bastard lift is great too.

Just found your video today. I narrowed it down to get an XJ; maybe now look for a ZJ. Been looking at stock and some that have been upgraded for off-road. Not really into extreme rock crawling but a good starter Overland rig. Your tips are very helpful so I know what to look for in my budget; which is like most family guys using my allowance wife lets me have (LOL) Thanks much.

Same here. Rear drum brakes for the win!

Thanks for all the Awesome info! Got a 98 XJ gonna help a lot on my build! Thanks

This is a great and informative post!

Thank you so much for this info! I've got a stock cherokee, and I'd like to keep it that way for the most part, but some of these upgrades might actually fix some of the issues that plague cherokees.

Thanks to you from France for this video, all these upgrades are not available here in France but it gives a good working basis. Here too the Xj coast has increased exceptionally. I will continue to watch your videos

Great video guys. Just bought me a hunter green 1998 xj and learning a lot

I just picked up a 97 two days ago, thanks for the tips!

Yes my 89 Jeep Cherokee sport had the seats you talked about swivel and reclined , the Side mirrors also the Jeep was a 4.0L had the dual fans .

So much knowledge in one video ! Thanks man

Great job. Someone needs to do a video like this for upgraded parts that will bolt into a TJ/LJ.

Didn't know the Neon Injectors, knew about 4 port but not those donors. Didn't know the folding mirrors, Taurus Dual Fan, Liberty Discs. That was all new to me, great video!!!!!!!! Also Durango Steering Box is a direct swap, but the NON PLOW version. I run it in my 89, but converted it to a hydraulic pump for hydro assist ram steering.

Great video and info now I will working on my 01 xj jeep

You guys are amazing. I have a 96 XJ Country that I Iove so much.

Amazing video!!! Many thanks for doing it - maybe y’all make this an ongoing series…check in as the new JY inventory allows

I've looking for this project for a few months now, this is the video I needed to see. I'll be contacting you soon

You guys are fun and helpful!

I will be looking at your Chanel all the time now for help with my builds.

I live in wayne county in upstate ny and just got a mint 1993 xj hardly no rust. Thanks for the video

Bill here from Rochester indiana. We have a few good junkyards left also. I enjoy your videos. God bless you.

Respect thank u for the video now i know what other jeeps i can use to upgrade my xj

Loved the video! I'll come back and revisit the treasure-trove of info once I locate my dad's credit card

Wow that's a gold mine of information, excellent thanks.

Love my spring loaded mirrors on the trail! They always bounce back😂 granted I’m not an extreme wheeler

Today I got the Center consul lid out of a ZJ and put it into my xj, had to drill holes and used my own hardware but it gives The rear passenger cupholders, so far I love it

I love this kind of OEM+

Wow I'm glad your video popped up. I just bought a '98 XJ rust free 1 owner runs and drives great. Your video gave me so many valuable ideas. I may email you for more info down the road. I am here in western Canada 🇨🇦 and the Rocky Mountains are my playground. I currently have a built JK for my multi-purpose vehicle. 👍👍

Definitely gives me some ideas , thanks!

Slim Jim = free tools guys !! Also Dan H has ZJ disc brakes setup for his XJ . The rear ZJ springs can be used in front on a XJ for that budget lift as well . Great video guys !!

Thanks for all the content im definetly subscribing to the chanel you showed me a lot today and im on the way to the junk yard to look for parts lol Just picked up 2 xjs now its time to get some swaping and wrenching done

I got lucky. My XJ was a $750 gamble. I bought it not running. Fixed 2 ground wires and it runs great. I've since given it a good tune up, water pump, radiator, thermostat and housing, and all the hoses. I've also been dealing with maintenance issues like brake pads, rotors, shoes, drums, and fluid, and changing the rest of the fluids. This won't be a trail rig, just a daily driver and I want to keep it running for several more years. I need to replace the passenger side floor, but I may cut the whole front floor out and install a fresh panel from side to side. I have a gasket set and rear leaf springs and hardware, but I'm waiting for spring to deal with that. It's cold out and sagging springs and a couple leaks just aren't that important. Thanks for this video. Better seats and a beefier steering setup are things I have been considering and it's good to know I can grab OEM parts and get great results.

Man, I just got a 1987 XJ Cherokee Chief,.. It's a keeper and I want the best of everything! Thanks for the video very informative. Liked and Subscribed!

Cool video guys. Great tips. 👍

I'm looking to buy one and I didn't know about any of these, I appreciate the info!

That was great guys, thanks

Great video guys sorry I haven't been watching a lot lately. I've had a crazy messed up few weeks.

Bro those NY cats are just Rust buckets! Great videos guys! 👍 Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Just bought an xj cherokee off of my mom for 500 plus a new battery for it. Super excited to start it

Look at the sticker on the driver's door or door frame for finding what year most any vehicle unless it's been swapped. 5th month or over is usually the next model year.

Thanks for all the good info. I guess I need to do the wj front suspension swap on my 96 zj.

One I personally did was the 99+ intake manifold upgrade. Cheap cheap and bolt on upgrade.

Thanks again, need to take notes next time

Nice informative video, thanks 👍🏻

thanks guys great video

Man I love the video your very knowledgeable on xj 96’ on 35’s definitely going to give you guys a follow thanks for the extra knowledge did you ever get a new xj !

Daaaaaaaang what a great video!!!!

Yo you guys are literally the best

Hi from Lexton Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 😊 As luck would have I just come across ur clip. I'm taking my 2000 xj classic 6cylinder petrol engine to my local mechanic in the morning, as it has developed excess play in the steering. And a bit of noise in steering box, I'm not great at being a mechanic lol.. but I do a bit of driving. Anyways I will give the mechanic ur video 📹 aswel in the morning.. And yes I love my xj had it for 9years now.. And just used it to do a 4,0000 klm trip from Lexton Victoria 3352 to Byron Bay New South Wales 2481 No issues, except play in the steering wheel developed and worsened. Keep up ur great work cheers Colin 🍻 from Lexton Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 👍

Not really XJ specific, but WJ front brakes and re-gearing were the two best updrafts I’ve done to my XJ.

XJs have always had the same fan setup with the 4.0. They have never not used the mech/elec combo. I've had 6, torn apart 100's.

Where are my 96 Xj country owners at? Perfect daily driver 💪🏻🍻

Great content! I'm looking into building an XJ for my channel and I picked up a 1999 from auction. Check the door tags for the manufacture date, most of them should have that.

I dare you to find more cheap ways to Better a XJ! Awesome video! Greet info! Be nice to have you guys over and help with my build! Lmao! But really Big Thanks for putting all that in 1 Video makes it easier than going from channel to channel looking at separate videos to find the cheaper way to play! XJ ALL DAY!!!!

Loved the video. I have a 1996 XJ

Nice!! Feel inspired it's brake line day thanks

Thanks from.caracas Venezuela great informatiom great video thanks

Love all the info! You guys know your shit!!!! I’m a new sub! Thanks!!!

I put a WJ Overland steering wheel in my XJ. Consideration for swapping steering wheels is that junkyards won’t sell the airbag, so you have to deal with removing/swapping that component. The Ford Taurus transmission cooler is a solid upgrade. I’ve got that in my XJ. Ford Explorer 8.8 will have 4.11s and some with an LSD. Will need spring perch mods and a spacer, but good upgrade.

Just my style... my kind of wrenching methods... what workarounds since I'm on a fixed-income AND i need tried and true methods from realistic people who've been there and done it.. Mahalo for the info and methods.. Been following you Dudes for almost a year now... Enjoy your no nonsense approach.. ALOHA Bruddahs... HOOYAAH p.s. Wish NorthWest Florida had a Upullit location like youse guys in Nevada... Can't have it all like you wanna.. HA ....

Sick video bro

V8 ZJ steering is an upgrade for any XJ with stock steering. Eric dancing and swinging the hose or whatever behind Doug was hilarious. im one of those lucky guys with a XJ that has a factory D44, im saving for my next project XJ and will be filmed for RU-vid in the near future. my 17 year old son is gonna be my editor, lol!

My first xj was a 2wd auto 4door 98 , I bought another 98 4wd that got rolled for 300$ , took 2 weeks to swap axles and transmission and cost about $120 at AutoZone for 2' lift blocks and ubolts. 31x10.50 on stock rims rubbed the lower control arm, got some rims and new tires and eventually I got shocks for 2' lift and it worked great after that.

The Venting Bronze rear windows on 2-door XJ's are really nice, and work on Any 2-door from 85 to 2001. You get a Little bit more ventilation, they look cool and add security as you can't see in (in daylight), so no one steals what they can't see.

The "flip flop" mirrors on my 93 zj are awesome, I love that they snap right back. Maybe I've just been lucky sofar?