Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ · 1993–1998

The First Grand Cherokee.

Unibody, Quadra-Coil all-around, solid Dana 30 up front, and a choice of 4.0L straight-six or 5.2/5.9L Magnum V8. The ZJ flew under the radar for years — cheap, fast on the road, and capable on the trail. The 5.9L Limited still moves like a hot rod.

Early coverage. Trail Manual is building the Jeep platforms out first — the Cherokee XJ library runs 340+ guides. Grand Cherokee ZJ has a starter set of guides today; deeper coverage is on the way. See the XJ library for where this is headed.

1993–1998 Solid front, coil-sprung rear 4.0L I6 / 5.2L / 5.9L Magnum Dana 30 · 8.25/Dana 44a

01 / Tools

Built for your rig

4 tools

Stack lift, tires, armor, and recovery. Save, share, and price-check your build.

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The reference library. Every DIY procedure for this platform, filtered to your trim, year, and engine.

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Mileage-driven service schedule for your trim. Oil, diffs, transfer case, and more.

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Diagnose the cause in 8 questions. Track-bar, ball joints, tire balance — find it before it finds you.

02 / Learn

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When to re-gear your axles

The math behind the change — and the feeling that tells you it's time.

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Torque, seized bolts, brake bleed — the foundations every DIYer needs.

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