engine and transmission swap

1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

DANEHARP

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can a 5.2 out of a 95 grand cherokee laredo be put into a 99 grand cherokee limited? and do you have any useful diagrams for swapping those harnesses. My 95 is falling apart but the engine and tranny are good. then i have my 99 that was cut up and hacked to put in a 350. the body and all are excellent. so i want to use my engine and tranny out of my 95 and put it into my 99

thanks

Nov 2, 2011 at 7:46 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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We only recommend direct fit parts. When you change years, other things change such as sensors, solenoids...

Nov 2, 2011 at 7:51 PM

DANEHARP

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i know i get that alot but can it be done with moving the motor mounts and such?

Nov 2, 2011 at 7:56 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Anything is possible. My concern is the cost and work offset the benefit.

Nov 2, 2011 at 8:00 PM

DANEHARP

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do you know if the mounts are in the same location on both vehicles? i already know i have to swap the harnesses also but think i can tie in what i need to

Nov 2, 2011 at 8:24 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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They should be.
I hate to say this, but I can get in trouble for helping someone modify their vehicle beyond the manufacturer's recommendations. I hope you understand.

Nov 2, 2011 at 8:32 PM

DANEHARP

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thanks thats all i needed to know

Nov 2, 2011 at 8:34 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I hope I helped in some way. If you were next door, I would come over and help. It can be done, it just takes a lot of fooling around to get everything working properly.

Nov 2, 2011 at 9:02 PM

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