1978 Jeep Cherokee Flywheels
Keep Your 1978 Jeep Cherokee in Top Shape with Quality Flywheels
Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Flywheel, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1978 Jeep Cherokee looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Flywheel Shims, Flywheels and Flexplates, and Flywheel Ring Gears. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
The average price for a 1978 Jeep Cherokee Flywheel at Advance Auto Parts is around $46.07, with a range that starts at $24.49 and goes up to $86.99. With 7 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like ATP Manual Transmission Flywheel Ring Gear, ZA-509, ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, Z-104, and ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, Z-131 start at just $34.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.
Explore Related Parts
While you’re upgrading or replacing your Flywheel, don’t forget to check out other key components like Clutch Kits and Clutch Pilot Bushings. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1978 Jeep Cherokee in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1978 Jeep Cherokee Flywheels
Looking for the perfect Flywheel for your 1978 Jeep Cherokee? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Flywheels that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Flywheels, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Jeep Cherokee. Whether you’re driving a 1978 model or another popular model year like
1993,
1994,
1995,
1996,
1997,
1998,
1999,
2000, and
2001, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Flywheels from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Flywheels that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1978 Jeep Cherokee Flywheels
ATP – ATP Manual Transmission Flywheel Ring Gear, ZA-509 (Part No.ZA-509)
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$34.99
The ring gear has teeth which engage with the starter motor allowing the engine to crank over and start. Repeated engagement with the starter results in worn or broken ring gear teeth. Once this is diagnosed, the ring gear must be replaced. Pioneer ring gears are designed to fit and function just like the original part to ensure durability and long life.
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ATP – ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, Z-339 (Part No.Z-339)
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$171.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connect the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious and expensive damage. Broken flex plates cannot be repaired, they must be replaced. Pioneer Flex Plates are made of high-quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability.
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ATP – ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, Z-102 (Part No.Z-102)
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$72.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connect the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious and expensive damage. Broken flex plates cannot be repaired, they must be replaced. Pioneer Flex Plates are made of high-quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability.
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ATP – ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, Z-205 (Part No.Z-205)
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$107.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connect the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious and expensive damage. Broken flex plates cannot be repaired, they must be replaced. Pioneer Flex Plates are made of high-quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability.
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ATP – ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, Z-131 (Part No.Z-131)
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$86.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connect the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious and expensive damage. Broken flex plates cannot be repaired, they must be replaced. Pioneer Flex Plates are made of high-quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability.
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LuK – LuK Rigid Flywheel, LFW195 (Part No.LFW195)
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$103.99
LuK rigid flywheels, a smart alternative to resurfacing,�offer a smooth, flat surface crucial for proper clutch operation, are engineered and manufactured to OE specifications, and are dynamically balanced to eliminate vibration and increase clutch performance
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LuK – LuK Rigid Flywheel, LFW192 (Part No.LFW192)
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$124.99
LuK rigid flywheels, a smart alternative to resurfacing,�offer a smooth, flat surface crucial for proper clutch operation, are engineered and manufactured to OE specifications, and are dynamically balanced to eliminate vibration and increase clutch performance
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LuK – LuK Rigid Flywheel, LFW193 (Part No.LFW193)
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$121.99
LuK rigid flywheels, a smart alternative to resurfacing,�offer a smooth, flat surface crucial for proper clutch operation, are engineered and manufactured to OE specifications, and are dynamically balanced to eliminate vibration and increase clutch performance
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ATP – ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, Z-101 (Part No.Z-101)
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$48.49
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connect the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious and expensive damage. Broken flex plates cannot be repaired, they must be replaced. Pioneer Flex Plates are made of high-quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability.
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ATP – ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, Z-337 (Part No.Z-337)
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$171.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. Flex plates connect the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious (expensive) damage. Broken flex plates can not be repaired, they must be replaced. ATP flex plates are made of high quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability
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Mr. Gasket – Mr. Gasket Flywheel Dust Cover, 5135 (Part No.5135)
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$73.99
Keeps dust, rocks, and debris out of the flex plate and torque converter. *Needs modification for Olds/Pontiac Starters on the driver’s side.
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ATP – ATP Flywheel Shim, TS-4 (Part No.TS-4)
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$24.49
ATP Flywheel Shims install easily restoring machined manual transmission flywheels back to the proper height. On automatic transmissions the shim takes up excessive clearance caused by engine crankshaft endplay or by installing a rebuilt torque converter or rebuilt front pump.
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ATP – ATP Flywheel Shim, TS-5 (Part No.TS-5)
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$29.99
ATP Flywheel Shims install easily restoring machined manual transmission flywheels back to the proper height. On automatic transmissions the shim takes up excessive clearance caused by engine crankshaft endplay or by installing a rebuilt torque converter or rebuilt front pump.
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ATP – ATP Flywheel Shim, TS-3 (Part No.TS-3)
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$26.49
ATP Flywheel Shims install easily restoring machined manual transmission flywheels back to the proper height. On automatic transmissions the shim takes up excessive clearance caused by engine crankshaft endplay or by installing a rebuilt torque converter or rebuilt front pump.
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Popular 1978 Jeep Cherokee Flywheels Categories
Most Popular Flywheel Shims for 1978 Jeep Cherokees
Enhance your 1978 Jeep Cherokee with one of the 3 Flywheel Shims we have in stock, starting at just $24.49.
ATP – ATP Flywheel Shim, TS-5 (Part No.TS-5)
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$29.99
ATP Flywheel Shims install easily restoring machined manual transmission flywheels back to the proper height. On automatic transmissions the shim takes up excessive clearance caused by engine crankshaft endplay or by installing a rebuilt torque converter or rebuilt front pump.
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ATP – ATP Flywheel Shim, TS-3 (Part No.TS-3)
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$26.49
ATP Flywheel Shims install easily restoring machined manual transmission flywheels back to the proper height. On automatic transmissions the shim takes up excessive clearance caused by engine crankshaft endplay or by installing a rebuilt torque converter or rebuilt front pump.
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ATP – ATP Flywheel Shim, TS-4 (Part No.TS-4)
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$24.49
ATP Flywheel Shims install easily restoring machined manual transmission flywheels back to the proper height. On automatic transmissions the shim takes up excessive clearance caused by engine crankshaft endplay or by installing a rebuilt torque converter or rebuilt front pump.
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Best-Selling 1978 Jeep Cherokee Flywheels and Flexplates
Upgrade your Cherokee with one of our 2 best-selling Flywheels and Flexplates.
ATP – ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, Z-104 (Part No.Z-104)
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$67.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connects the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious (expensive) damage. Broken flex plates can not be repaired, they must be replaced. ATP flex plates are made of high quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability
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ATP – ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, Z-131 (Part No.Z-131)
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$86.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connect the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious and expensive damage. Broken flex plates cannot be repaired, they must be replaced. Pioneer Flex Plates are made of high-quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability.
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Top-Quality Flywheel Ring Gears for 1978 Jeep Cherokees
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Flywheel Ring Gear for Jeep Cherokees and enjoy top-notch performance from $34.99.
ATP – ATP Manual Transmission Flywheel Ring Gear, ZA-509 (Part No.ZA-509)
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$34.99
The ring gear has teeth which engage with the starter motor allowing the engine to crank over and start. Repeated engagement with the starter results in worn or broken ring gear teeth. Once this is diagnosed, the ring gear must be replaced. Pioneer ring gears are designed to fit and function just like the original part to ensure durability and long life.
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Our Top Pick for a 1978 Jeep Cherokee Clutch Flywheel Cover
Invest in a
durable Clutch Flywheel Cover for your 1978 Jeep, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.
Mr. Gasket – Mr. Gasket Flywheel Dust Cover, 5135 (Part No.5135)
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$73.99
Keeps dust, rocks, and debris out of the flex plate and torque converter. *Needs modification for Olds/Pontiac Starters on the driver’s side.
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FAQs for 1978 Jeep Cherokee Flywheels
What are the best-selling Flywheels for 1978 Jeep Cherokees?
Out of 7 Flywheels that fit 1978 Jeep Cherokees, the following parts are the top sellers:
- ATP Manual Transmission Flywheel Ring Gear, ZA-509 (3923436) – $34.99
- ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, Z-104 (3922383) – $67.99
- ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, Z-131 (3922626) – $86.99
What’s the price range for 1978 Jeep Cherokee Flywheels?
The prices of Flywheels for the 1978 Jeep Cherokee range from $24.49 up to $86.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Flywheel for a 1978 Jeep Cherokee?
The average price for Flywheels for the 1978 Jeep Cherokee is $46.07. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Flywheel category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Flywheels for other Jeep Cherokee model years?
What are the cheapest Flywheels for my 1978 Jeep Cherokee?
The cheapest 1978 Jeep Cherokee Flywheels we carry are:
- ATP Flywheel Shim, TS-4 (10860807) – $24.49
- ATP Flywheel Shim, TS-3 (10860792) – $26.49
- ATP Flywheel Shim, TS-5 (10860943) – $29.99
- ATP Manual Transmission Flywheel Ring Gear, ZA-509 (3923436) – $34.99
- ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, Z-104 (3922383) – $67.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Flywheels for any other 1978 Jeep models?
Yes. We stock Flywheels for 5 other popular 1978 Jeep models. Some of the most popular are 1978 Wagoneer Flywheels, 1978 J10 Flywheels, 1978 J20 Flywheels, 1978 CJ7 Flywheels, and 1978 CJ5 Flywheels.
What are the top-rated Flywheels that fit the 1978 Jeep Cherokee?
The one 1978 Jeep Cherokee Flywheel we have in stock is the ATP Flywheel Shim, TS-4. It costs $24.49.
What types of Flywheels do you sell for my 1978 Jeep Cherokee?
As of 8/2/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Flywheels for a 1978 Jeep Cherokee:
Can I get help with 1978 Jeep Cherokee Flywheel orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Jeep Flywheels and more.
What is your return policy for Jeep Cherokee Flywheels?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Jeep Cherokee Flywheels and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.