97 TJ vs later models

hear said:
Ironically, we would be better off if the search were disabled for new members. Just force them into starting a new thread.
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Wait...you mean newbies actually use any of the search functions? Instead of asking questions that were asked and answered a few zillion times?

Or even scroll down a few posts...

-Mac
 
macleanflood said:
Wait...you mean newbies actually use any of the search functions? Instead of asking questions that were asked and answered a few zillion times?

Or even scroll down a few posts...

-Mac
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For my money, if I HAD to pick between two evils, I'd rather see the same question asked again than bumping a 4 year old thread to ask "did you ever get this fixed" where OP has single digit posts and likely since died of the rona (likely waiting for a reply from 12VoltGuy).
 
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Love mine, and no, haven't had any trouble getting parts. Solid jeep and runs like a champ!
 
Rickyd said:
97-98 ac controls are the only part I've run into that is hard to get. Though the later style hvac can be adapted.(yes i know this is a 4 year old thread)
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You got a link to a writeup? I heard this was extremely difficult as the vacuum plugs aren't even the same.
 
Quark said:
You got a link to a writeup? I heard this was extremely difficult as the vacuum plugs aren't even the same.
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Do a search on here, there was a thread about doing the swap. It isn't for the faint of heart...


tr21triton said:
Anybody know where I can get a PCM ? :unsure: :unsure: 🤪
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Be nice to the newbies...
 
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Thread 'Upgrade early model HVAC slide knobs to late style turn knobs?'

Greetings from Finland. I have a 1997 TJ and would like to 'upgrade' my climate control panel to the knob type (currently I have the slide type). Can anyone advise me if it is a simple plug and play or what is needed to make the change. Would like to know the additional parts I would need and is this very complicated? My TJ does not have AC (obviously due to my location). Many thanks

TJDave

Thread 'How to change early style sliding HVAC knobs to later style turn knobs'

Below I will give you detail on how to change your 97-98 sliding knobs to turn style for your heating and cooling. I will tell you what I did; other years might work, but I will only tell you what WILL work. I have a 97 Sport, 4.0L manual 5spd.

I decided to do this because I disliked the sliding style, and I had all sorts of trouble with my blend doors not working properly. I also wanted to replace my heater core and evaporator. With that being said I spent $200 on a salvage heater assembly, instrument cluster wiring harness, vaccum line harness, and the turn style switches (all from a...
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Thread 'Upgrade early model HVAC slide knobs to late style turn knobs?'

Greetings from Finland. I have a 1997 TJ and would like to 'upgrade' my climate control panel to the knob type (currently I have the slide type). Can anyone advise me if it is a simple plug and play or what is needed to make the change. Would like to know the additional parts I would need and is this very complicated? My TJ does not have AC (obviously due to my location). Many thanks

TJDave

Thread 'How to change early style sliding HVAC knobs to later style turn knobs'

Below I will give you detail on how to change your 97-98 sliding knobs to turn style for your heating and cooling. I will tell you what I did; other years might work, but I will only tell you what WILL work. I have a 97 Sport, 4.0L manual 5spd.

I decided to do this because I disliked the sliding style, and I had all sorts of trouble with my blend doors not working properly. I also wanted to replace my heater core and evaporator. With that being said I spent $200 on a salvage heater assembly, instrument cluster wiring harness, vaccum line harness, and the turn style switches (all from a...
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Aha! I seen this before and to be honest, I completely glossed over it cause it seemed involved with harness splicing. Wondering if I should just cab swap to a 2005 with everything already in it. :unsure:
 
Quark said:
Aha! I seen this before and to be honest, I completely glossed over it cause it seemed involved with harness splicing. Wondering if I should just cab swap to a 2005 with everything already in it. :unsure:
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That sounds like a LOT more work IMO... But that also depends on the current shape of your tub & if you can get a 1999 or newer tub for cheap that has everything in it too.
 
Quark said:
Aha! I seen this before and to be honest, I completely glossed over it cause it seemed involved with harness splicing. Wondering if I should just cab swap to a 2005 with everything already in it. :unsure:
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Cab and drivetrain swap if you don't want to be splicing wires
 
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Wildman said:
That sounds like a LOT more work IMO... But that also depends on the current shape of your tub & if you can get a 1999 or newer tub for cheap that has everything in it too.
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I already have a 05 cab/cage that is in better condition than mines, but my 97 isn't that bad, just the usual rust in body mount, rusted cage mounts (new cage already in). I would have to spray line it though. However, the airbags are blown, and I haven't been able to source new ones cause the 05 module is different. 80k miles only on it.
Rickyd said:
Cab and drivetrain swap if you don't want to be splicing wires
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I would keep the drivetrain and re-splice the wires i did for my LS swap. ;) Its only a handful as I'm running both GM and Jeep ECU.
 
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