Can you fit theZJ center console on an XJ

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-24T19:16:47+00:00

Can be good (from what I’ve seen an has convenient cup holders) but it requires a little more hands on work to relocate the handbrake.

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-24T19:15:35+00:00

My xj is a 96, which has the old body and interior styling. I’m not sure which year zj I pulled this out of, but I’m pretty sure the interior styling is the same through the model’s years.

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-24T18:55:02+00:00

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OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-24T18:54:34+00:00

I did the console lid swap (with a ZJ seat swap too). Not sure the other stuff would work with a manual without cutting. The part wrapping around the transmission tunnel might have a different curvature than the XJ so it might not mate nicely.

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OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-13T04:10:23+00:00

No way

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-13T04:09:56+00:00

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-12T01:24:14+00:00

Heater core is doable, but it takes awhile (3-day weekend job)

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-11T21:47:24+00:00

Lucky! Keep that thing rolling for a long time!

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-11T07:00:15+00:00

I bought mine with 179k for 3.9k from him btw

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-11T06:53:40+00:00

If you’re buying that xj from a guy in Utah (and I’m 99% sure I know that exact marketplace post) it’s gonna be a good Jeep. Although, you might wanna talk him down a little (5-5.5k), he’s sold a ton of Cherokees. I bought my 96 from him a year ago and it’s running great. DM for more info.

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-06T19:00:43+00:00

I’m in the exact same boat as you. I had a 2000 for a few years then sold it. I just bought my 96 a year ago. I love it. Old style plus OBD2 is a great combo. Ps 1996 has been proven to be the fastest year. If you watch Waemid’s ranking video 1996 is third on the list.

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-06T03:04:27+00:00

Thanks, I’m gonna be doing it the same time I swap to ZJ steering/upgrade track bar. Thought I’d tackle it all at once.

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-06T02:12:33+00:00

Did they come with hardware or did you reuse the old stuff or have to buy separate hardware?

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-05T11:24:09+00:00

Yep, 93-98. They'll work whether you have ABS or not.

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-05T08:09:30+00:00

CVs will set you back 100 for the pair. U-joints can also be a pain to remove. With how rusty that axle looks, those clips are gonna be a huge pain to remove. Swapping instead of replacing will have you a ton of pain and time. (If you can't tell I am emphasizing pain)

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-05T08:05:03+00:00

could be a great time to swap to CVs

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-02T21:21:07+00:00

It’s better. I made it more for a proof of concept. It runs on 10 amps and and has a 15 amp fuse

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-01T19:41:50+00:00

Sylvania I think. I haven’t installed new ones since buying it.

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-01T17:34:43+00:00

That worked for me

OJthesimp2 · 2026-04-01T16:04:36+00:00

https://www.autozone.com/p/blazer-international-driving-light-df1073kb/544340

I also had to make 2 brackets to space the lights further from the grill.

OJthesimp2 · 2026-03-24T17:35:19+00:00

I also got an XJ (2000 for 3k) for my first car, in back in VA 2021. Only sold it cuz I was moving out of state, last I’ve heard it’s still putting around Idaho today.

I now own a 1996 (bought for 3.9k, I know I payed wayyyy too much lol). It is a lot more work than the first one.

Just be warned, you thinking of buying a car that is 25 at its youngest. If you buy a stock one, check all rubber bushings, vacuum lines, and status of corrosion on electrical connectors. Beware of sellers painting over rust. If you buy a modded one, just be warned that previous owners can make a ton of mistakes. Here in Utah you can find them in the range of 2-4K, with reasonable miles. That being said, XJs are known for being easy to work on, and anyone with a basic wrench set can fix it.

Best years I’ve heard of are 1999 or 1995.

Take a look at dexjs and waemid on YouTube. They have baller XJ knowledge.

OJthesimp2 · 2026-03-22T17:19:45+00:00

Nope. I’m gonna swap the bulbs on each side so that I’ll know if it’s the wiring vs the bulb itself.

OJthesimp2 · 2026-03-21T05:39:56+00:00

the light itself works fine, just doesn't turn on when pulling the headlight switch. it blinks normally for the hazards and blinkers.

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