Jeep Cherokee: 2wd to 4x4 Swap: Everything You Need to Know to Install Factory 4wd [‘87-’01 XJ]

A full explanation and demonstration of the 4x4 swap in the 1987 to 2001 Jeep Cherokee. Using factory parts, we can equip a 2wd Jeep with real 4wd. This costed me a very odd and not necessarily calculable amount of money, because on one hand, I already had all the parts, but on the other hand, I also rebuilt my transmission and transfer case. So I couldn't tell you a real cost or time estimate. YOU NEED: -A 4wd Transmission -A Transfer Case (NP231 or NP242) -Driveshafts front & rear -Dana 30 Front Axle (of matching gear ratio!) -4wd Shift Linkage: https://www.azzysdesignworks.com/shop... -4wd Lever Mechanism, Lever, Shift Gate & Trim Bezel -Speedometer & 4wd Switch Wires -Vent Hoses Use a Wrangler (or Liberty) Transmission in a Cherokee; Bryant prefers Email to buy the part: [email protected] but you can still totally follow him on instant-gram: https://www.instagram.com/xj_overland... Clocking Device Demonstration:    • How to Use Jeep Wrangler YJ/ TJ Transmissi...   XJ Transmissions Basics:    • Jeep Cherokee: Transmission Options & How ...   XJ Transfer Case Guide:    • Jeep Cherokee: Transfer Case Options & How...   XJ Dana 30 Guide:    • How to Identify Which Front Axle You Have ...   XJ Automatic Transmission Removal:    • Jeep Cherokee - Transmission Removal Proce...   XJ Automatic Transmission Installation:    • Jeep Cherokee - Transmission Installation ...   XJ Transmission Mount Replacement: [Coming soon] XJ Front Axle Swap:    • Jeep Cherokee XJ Front Axle Swap   AX-15 vs. NV3550: [Coming soon] Rear Disc Brake Swap:    • Jeep Cherokee: Rear Disc Brake Swap - KJ/Z...   HUGE THANKS to ROGER from GEARBOX GARAGE:    / @gearboxgarage   ChrisFix’s Incredible Transmission Guide:    • How to Replace a Transmission (Full DIY Gu...   The Redemption for The Reclaimer (Operation Justice): [Coming soon] Pinion and Driveshaft Angles Explained:    • THE Driveshaft Video. The Nature of U Join...   Finally… we have them all:    • Finally... we have them all - Jeep meme   BEHOLD THE SYNTHWAVE: Outrun the Night: https://open.spotify.com/track/2feMsA... Race: https://open.spotify.com/track/4A7pmy... Highway: https://open.spotify.com/track/2NhhVB... Thanks to Between Planets - for allowing use of “Outrun the Night”, an absolute BANGER of a track that kept the motivation flowing through this project!    / between planets - topic   CHAPTERS: 00:00 The 4x4 Swap 01:59 4wd Transmission 03:43 Transfer Case 06:34 Driveshafts 07:51 Front Axle 09:40 4wd Lever & Linkage 10:25 Speedometer Wiring and Dashboard Indicator 12:26 The Rundown 13:01 Operation Begins 13:40 2wd Transmission Removal 19:27 The Plan 24:01 Clutch Components Removal 29:00 4wd Lever Install 31:42 “Part Time” Light & Speedometer Wires 39:07 Clutch Components Assembly 41:47 Transmission Preparation 43:38 The Trial 44:22 Transmission Install 48:12 Final Touches 49:00 Test Drive 53:38 Driveshaft Vibration Issues 55:41 Conclusion