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.

Definitely wouldn't mind a part 2.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 🤘🏻

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.

Nice job guys.Some love for the XJ.👌

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.

Most informative video I’ve seen in a while.

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!!

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.

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

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

Here's a upgrade for you a jeep liberty Trac loc lsd carrier Chrysler 8.25 is direct bolt on most come with 3:73 gears but you can swap ring gear if you have 3:55 on your xj bearings are the same I've did this swap turned out great no more one leger I did this swap for less than $100

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

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

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

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!

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

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

So much knowledge in one video ! Thanks man

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!

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

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

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

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!

This is a great and informative post!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Definitely gives me some ideas , thanks!

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

Got a 1999 Jeep Cherokee recently glad I found this video

You guys are fun and helpful!

Cool video guys. Great tips. 👍

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Nice informative video, thanks 👍🏻

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

That was great guys, thanks

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

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.

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

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

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

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

thanks guys great video

97-98 xjs have sticker badges except the jeep logos front and rear. 99-01 have the newer all 3d style badges. Another give away telling a 97-98 and 99-01 is the roof rails the 97-98 have full length rails and the 99-01 have half roof rails. If you have a 99-01 Cherokee with the 4.0l you will want to check on the cats once in a while which does do great for emissions but heats up the heads more and does end up cracking. Also the same years that had head cracking problems. A 91-96 HO 4.0l jeep head will be a perfect replacement. Another good tip is 97-98 heater cores are different than 99-01. 97-98 have a mechanical mixer for heat and cold where the 99-01 have a electronic mixer.

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 .

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

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

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. 👍👍

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 🇦🇺 👍

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 !!

Yo you guys are literally the best

Good car and good upgrade!

Thanks again, need to take notes next time

Daaaaaaaang what a great video!!!!

Thanks from.caracas Venezuela great informatiom great video thanks

Very informative

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

Loved the video. I have a 1996 XJ

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.

Same here. Rear drum brakes for the win!

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

what a rockin junk yard mang! we aint got nothin like that round here.

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.

Easiest way to tell the difference in 97+ is that 96- had the 8 slot grill, the hard angle front clip and fenders, the vent window on the front doors. Although they could have been swapped previously, but the one thing ALWAYS constant is the rear hatch. 96- will always have a push button latch and 97+ will be a handle.

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

I love this kind of OEM+

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 !

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 ....

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.

Sick video bro

If you look on the drivers side door there is a sticker with all the information for the jeep including the vin number and the year of the jeep.

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.

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!

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.

I’m looking for a 4x4 for overlanding. Had it narrowed down to a new bronco or fj cruiser. My friend had (and still has) a 92 XJ that we learned how to wrench on. This video inspired me. Currently looking for an XJ to build. Thank you

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

Lot of good info here

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!!!!