POLL: Transmissions - Wranglers
03-25-2006, 07:43 AM
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote :
: "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
: news:fz3Vf.1689$yn4.1680@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
: > Those of you with Wranglers
: >
: > 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
: 5 speed stick
: >
: > 2) What to you like best?
: Having it all open with the bikini top.
GOD I MISS GOING TOPLESS!!!!
: > 3) What do you like Least?
: Fog lights turn off with high beams (yep I know how to fix that problem)
*making a note - Tomes knows stuff*
: > 4) Would you change it if you could?
: Have it come with a winch-ready front bumper.
: Have it come with a trailer hitch properly designed in the bumper (means
: redisign the bumper attachments and the bumper itself).
Good advice.
: >
: > 5) Problems?
: None for me with my 02 TJ with 72K miles thus far.
: >
: > 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
: Back in 02 yeah, otherwise I might opt for the longer Unlimited.
Now THAT is a puzzle. Why would you want the longer one?
03-25-2006, 07:43 AM
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote :
: "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
: news:fz3Vf.1689$yn4.1680@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
: > Those of you with Wranglers
: >
: > 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
: 5 speed stick
: >
: > 2) What to you like best?
: Having it all open with the bikini top.
GOD I MISS GOING TOPLESS!!!!
: > 3) What do you like Least?
: Fog lights turn off with high beams (yep I know how to fix that problem)
*making a note - Tomes knows stuff*
: > 4) Would you change it if you could?
: Have it come with a winch-ready front bumper.
: Have it come with a trailer hitch properly designed in the bumper (means
: redisign the bumper attachments and the bumper itself).
Good advice.
: >
: > 5) Problems?
: None for me with my 02 TJ with 72K miles thus far.
: >
: > 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
: Back in 02 yeah, otherwise I might opt for the longer Unlimited.
Now THAT is a puzzle. Why would you want the longer one?
03-25-2006, 07:43 AM
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote :
: "KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
: news:fz3Vf.1689$yn4.1680@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
: > Those of you with Wranglers
: >
: > 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
: 5 speed stick
: >
: > 2) What to you like best?
: Having it all open with the bikini top.
GOD I MISS GOING TOPLESS!!!!
: > 3) What do you like Least?
: Fog lights turn off with high beams (yep I know how to fix that problem)
*making a note - Tomes knows stuff*
: > 4) Would you change it if you could?
: Have it come with a winch-ready front bumper.
: Have it come with a trailer hitch properly designed in the bumper (means
: redisign the bumper attachments and the bumper itself).
Good advice.
: >
: > 5) Problems?
: None for me with my 02 TJ with 72K miles thus far.
: >
: > 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
: Back in 02 yeah, otherwise I might opt for the longer Unlimited.
Now THAT is a puzzle. Why would you want the longer one?
03-25-2006, 08:00 AM
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Let me add this
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:fz3Vf.1689$yn4.1680@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
: Those of you with Wranglers
:
: 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
:
:
: 2) What to you like best?
:
:
: 3) What do you like Least?
:
:
: 4) Would you change it if you could?
:
:
: 5) Problems?
:
:
: 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
7) Would an automatic transmission be so bad if there was a physical reason
for having it?
For instance, I have a ruptured achillies tendon on my clutch foot that
refuses to heal.
Personally I prefer a stick too BUT I don't know if I could drive one all
the time.
: Thanks!
: Kate
:
:
03-25-2006, 08:00 AM
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Let me add this
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:fz3Vf.1689$yn4.1680@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
: Those of you with Wranglers
:
: 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
:
:
: 2) What to you like best?
:
:
: 3) What do you like Least?
:
:
: 4) Would you change it if you could?
:
:
: 5) Problems?
:
:
: 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
7) Would an automatic transmission be so bad if there was a physical reason
for having it?
For instance, I have a ruptured achillies tendon on my clutch foot that
refuses to heal.
Personally I prefer a stick too BUT I don't know if I could drive one all
the time.
: Thanks!
: Kate
:
:
03-25-2006, 08:00 AM
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"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:fz3Vf.1689$yn4.1680@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
: Those of you with Wranglers
:
: 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
:
:
: 2) What to you like best?
:
:
: 3) What do you like Least?
:
:
: 4) Would you change it if you could?
:
:
: 5) Problems?
:
:
: 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
7) Would an automatic transmission be so bad if there was a physical reason
for having it?
For instance, I have a ruptured achillies tendon on my clutch foot that
refuses to heal.
Personally I prefer a stick too BUT I don't know if I could drive one all
the time.
: Thanks!
: Kate
:
:
03-25-2006, 09:53 AM
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
Assuming the questions are addressing only transmissions.....
> Those of you with Wranglers
>
> 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
91 YJ 4.0L w/manual AX15, NP231 T-Case -- 253,000 miles
>
> 2) What to you like best?
The AX15 is a good general purpose transmission when associated with the
4.0L engine. It's rugged enough to handle most off-highway conditions and
will last a long time if properly cared for.
>
> 3) What do you like Least?
The AX-15 uses an internal clutch slave cylinder. Internal slave failure
occurs all too often and requires the transmission to be removed to replace
it.
>
> 4) Would you change it if you could?
Yes -- replace with NV2500 five speed transmission
External slave cylinder provision.
>
> 5) Problems?
Second, third and fifth gear synchros are prone to failure over time. AX-15
bearings are subject to heat stress and/or failure if high loads are often
towed or pulled with the vehicle over long distances.
>
> 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
If alternative choices were not available -- Yes.
Scott
> Those of you with Wranglers
>
> 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
91 YJ 4.0L w/manual AX15, NP231 T-Case -- 253,000 miles
>
> 2) What to you like best?
The AX15 is a good general purpose transmission when associated with the
4.0L engine. It's rugged enough to handle most off-highway conditions and
will last a long time if properly cared for.
>
> 3) What do you like Least?
The AX-15 uses an internal clutch slave cylinder. Internal slave failure
occurs all too often and requires the transmission to be removed to replace
it.
>
> 4) Would you change it if you could?
Yes -- replace with NV2500 five speed transmission
External slave cylinder provision.
>
> 5) Problems?
Second, third and fifth gear synchros are prone to failure over time. AX-15
bearings are subject to heat stress and/or failure if high loads are often
towed or pulled with the vehicle over long distances.
>
> 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
If alternative choices were not available -- Yes.
Scott
03-25-2006, 09:53 AM
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
Assuming the questions are addressing only transmissions.....
> Those of you with Wranglers
>
> 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
91 YJ 4.0L w/manual AX15, NP231 T-Case -- 253,000 miles
>
> 2) What to you like best?
The AX15 is a good general purpose transmission when associated with the
4.0L engine. It's rugged enough to handle most off-highway conditions and
will last a long time if properly cared for.
>
> 3) What do you like Least?
The AX-15 uses an internal clutch slave cylinder. Internal slave failure
occurs all too often and requires the transmission to be removed to replace
it.
>
> 4) Would you change it if you could?
Yes -- replace with NV2500 five speed transmission
External slave cylinder provision.
>
> 5) Problems?
Second, third and fifth gear synchros are prone to failure over time. AX-15
bearings are subject to heat stress and/or failure if high loads are often
towed or pulled with the vehicle over long distances.
>
> 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
If alternative choices were not available -- Yes.
Scott
> Those of you with Wranglers
>
> 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
91 YJ 4.0L w/manual AX15, NP231 T-Case -- 253,000 miles
>
> 2) What to you like best?
The AX15 is a good general purpose transmission when associated with the
4.0L engine. It's rugged enough to handle most off-highway conditions and
will last a long time if properly cared for.
>
> 3) What do you like Least?
The AX-15 uses an internal clutch slave cylinder. Internal slave failure
occurs all too often and requires the transmission to be removed to replace
it.
>
> 4) Would you change it if you could?
Yes -- replace with NV2500 five speed transmission
External slave cylinder provision.
>
> 5) Problems?
Second, third and fifth gear synchros are prone to failure over time. AX-15
bearings are subject to heat stress and/or failure if high loads are often
towed or pulled with the vehicle over long distances.
>
> 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
If alternative choices were not available -- Yes.
Scott
03-25-2006, 09:53 AM
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
Assuming the questions are addressing only transmissions.....
> Those of you with Wranglers
>
> 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
91 YJ 4.0L w/manual AX15, NP231 T-Case -- 253,000 miles
>
> 2) What to you like best?
The AX15 is a good general purpose transmission when associated with the
4.0L engine. It's rugged enough to handle most off-highway conditions and
will last a long time if properly cared for.
>
> 3) What do you like Least?
The AX-15 uses an internal clutch slave cylinder. Internal slave failure
occurs all too often and requires the transmission to be removed to replace
it.
>
> 4) Would you change it if you could?
Yes -- replace with NV2500 five speed transmission
External slave cylinder provision.
>
> 5) Problems?
Second, third and fifth gear synchros are prone to failure over time. AX-15
bearings are subject to heat stress and/or failure if high loads are often
towed or pulled with the vehicle over long distances.
>
> 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
If alternative choices were not available -- Yes.
Scott
> Those of you with Wranglers
>
> 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
91 YJ 4.0L w/manual AX15, NP231 T-Case -- 253,000 miles
>
> 2) What to you like best?
The AX15 is a good general purpose transmission when associated with the
4.0L engine. It's rugged enough to handle most off-highway conditions and
will last a long time if properly cared for.
>
> 3) What do you like Least?
The AX-15 uses an internal clutch slave cylinder. Internal slave failure
occurs all too often and requires the transmission to be removed to replace
it.
>
> 4) Would you change it if you could?
Yes -- replace with NV2500 five speed transmission
External slave cylinder provision.
>
> 5) Problems?
Second, third and fifth gear synchros are prone to failure over time. AX-15
bearings are subject to heat stress and/or failure if high loads are often
towed or pulled with the vehicle over long distances.
>
> 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
If alternative choices were not available -- Yes.
Scott
03-25-2006, 10:18 AM
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
"reconair" <reconair@staffnet.com> wrote in message
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: Assuming the questions are addressing only transmissions.....
**snip**
: >
: > 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
: If alternative choices were not available -- Yes.
:
: Scott
:
Thank you Scott!
All good information. I'll tuck it in my hat while shopping.
Kate