89 Cherokee Oversized Filter

[Defiance665]

I was up last night trying to find one, but have had no luck.
What is a good (cheap) oversize filter with the M20x1.5 thread for my 89 Cherokee 4.0?
The numbers for stock are:
Napa 1626
Fram PH3985
Purolator L14619
Wix 51626
Looking to not go over $5 if I can help it, Im poor. Lol

Thanks,
Dylan

 

[Warstud]

If your Cherokee is a 2WD....then just get the one recommended for the 4WD with the same size motor. Easy!

 

[Defiance665]

Mines 4wd.. Wouldnt have it any other way..

 

[MNgopher]

Your best bet may be to actually switch out the oil filter boss for the 91+ Cherokee oil filter boss. It is a straight bolt in, and will let you run the FL1A style filter on your Jeep. If you haven't replaced the O-rings in the filter adapter, this would be good time to do it. Jeep dealership or junkyard would both work to source the part - don't have the number handy.

I just did the adapter O-rings on my '88 Cherokee (replacing the motor mounts). Couldn't believe they weren't leaking with how rock hard they were.

 

[Defiance665]

I was hoping to not have to do that... I dont have any junkyards, I would have to get it off the internet/from the dealer.
I guess Ill just stick with a standard size filter.

 

[MNgopher]

The part number you need from your friendly dealership parts department is 53007563. Runs about 5-6 bucks at last check. Replaces the Metric threads with Standard threads to use the oversized FL1A filters. Not that expensive!