The vaunted XJ Cherokee arrived for the 1984 model year, and it was the first all-new Jeep wagon since the Wagoneer. Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ/WJ, 1993–2004 The second-gen WJ was replaced
Jeep Grand Cherokee. ZJ (1992-1998) WJ (1999-2004) WK (2005-2010?) Plant History: A new facility was built in 1991, replacing the original 75-year old Jefferson plant. The production launch of the first Jeep Grand Cherokee (“ZJ”) was on January 14, 1992.
Jeep Grand Cherokee ('99 - '04 WJ): The replacement for the ZJ with more modern lines and increased interior space by sinking the spare tire under the cargo area floor. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2005 - Present WK): A redesigned platform that went away from the solid front axle and to IFS. The new Grand Cherokee also featured the option of the Hemi 5
Chrysler gives a two letter code to each model, and we Jeepers use that code to tell the Jeeps apart. I'll ask, "Do you have a WJ?" and you'll need to tell me, "No, I have a ZJ". If you're new to Jeeping and you're not sure how to tell.
Nothing from an XJ, ZJ or WJ crosses over to the Ram except V8 engines and transmissions to a small degree. The XJ uses a lighter duty X-case compared to the Ram, and V8 ZJ/WJ's use a 'full time' X-case.
Enter the Jeep Grand Cherokee “Base” trim, offered for only the first model year, 1993. The Base ZJ came standard with a manual transmission, manual door locks, manual windows, basic cloth Jeep vehicles affected by this design are the 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ and 1985-1992 Comanche MJ, the 1993-1998 Grand Cherokee ZJ and 1999-2004 Grand Cherokee WJ, as well as the 1997-2006 Wrangler TJ / LJ and 2007-present JK Wranglers. Sample Grand Cherokee WJ VIN number The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is attached to the top left side of the instrument panel. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the decoding chart below to determine the identification of a vehicle. To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is required to include a CheckCommon 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems. Some of the worst issues 2nd generation Grand Cherokee owners have to deal with. Death Wobble. The death wobble is a creative term coined by Jeep owners that describes a situation when the front axle begins violently oscillating, causing the car to shake (or wobble) in a manner which makes the vehicle hard to control.ktBe.