There’s two different versions of the transmission mount for XJs that came with the AW4 automatic transmission and they’re commonly referred to as centered, and offset. The offset mount (top one in picture above) can be found in 1999 and older XJs. Read more...

If you’re tired of the rear drum brakes on your XJ it’s easy to swap to rear disks using ZJ (93-98 Grand Cherokee) brakes. Just like some XJs, ZJs have a Dana 35 rear axle and some of the ZJs were built with rear disk brakes which is why the parts will bolt up. Read more...

Converting the interior lights of a 97-01 XJ to LEDs is easy since there’s only 12 bulbs to swap. Plus LEDs are drastically brighter than the stock incandescent bulbs so it’ll help improve visibility at night, and they won’t turn your interior plastic brittle or burn your fingers. Read more...

Working on your XJ’s suspension and need a torque spec? This list should have you covered. I grabbed all of these torque specs from the 2001 factory service manual and should apply to any year. Read more...

The OEM transmission lines on XJs can be difficult to work with due to their quick disconnect fittings, and the lines themselves are known to leak due to rusting out. Swapping out the OEM lines for AN lines isn’t overly difficult, and it’s easy to add a transmission cooler while you’re doing the lines. Read more...

The ZJ steering upgrade is a cheap and easy bolt-on mod that’ll beef up your XJ’s steering. The upgrade shouldn’t take more than a few hours of labor, and parts are super easy to source since they’re from a 93 - 98 Grand Cherokee, and can be purchased from sites like RockAuto, or your local auto parts store. Read more...

Old Man Emu is a great choice for lifting your XJ, but hunting down the correct part numbers can be difficult. I spent the last couple weeks DIYing a lift for my second XJ so I figured I’d post up everything I found. Read more...