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Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ (1st Generation)

1993–1998 · ZJ · suv

The ZJ (1993-1998) is the first-generation Grand Cherokee and the truck that arguably created the modern lifestyle-SUV category. Unibody construction with solid axles front and rear made it more car-like to drive than an XJ Cherokee while keeping real off-road hardware underneath. Engines were the 4.0L PowerTech inline-six, the 5.2L Magnum V8, and a 5.9L Magnum V8 added for the 1998 model year. Quadra-Trac and Quadra-Coil suspension were class-leading at launch.

Watch out: Owner reports of door wiring harnesses chafing through inside the rubber boot between the door and the A-pillar, causing intermittent power-window, lock, and dome-light faults. Frame rail and rear quarter panel rust is common on Rust Belt trucks. The optional Up-Country suspension is desirable but worn ball joints on any ZJ contribute to vague steering.

What your Grand Cherokee takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Wiper blades20" driver · 20" passenger✓ VerifiedView
  • BatteryGroup 34 · 600 CCA min✓ VerifiedView
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Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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