TJ tranny swap - what's involved?
 

Thinking I might want to swap out the AX-15 in my 97 TJ for an auto,
but I'm wondering if that's practical? Besides the trans, what else
will need changing? I thought possibly mounts, driveshafts, maybe even
the console and brake pedal - what else?
What about the electronics?
Any insights are appreciated.
Thanks,
-Ed

Re: TJ tranny swap - what's involved?
 

"Ed J." <ej_000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:787kvv41c40euv090nlehjcal6kaidmgbo@4ax.com...
> Thinking I might want to swap out the AX-15 in my 97 TJ for an auto,
> but I'm wondering if that's practical? Besides the trans, what else
> will need changing? I thought possibly mounts, driveshafts, maybe even
> the console and brake pedal - what else?
> What about the electronics?
> Any insights are appreciated.
> Thanks,
> -Ed

You might need a radiator if the one in your Jeep doesn't have a tranny
cooler.

Re: TJ tranny swap - what's involved?
 

"Ed J." <ej_000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:787kvv41c40euv090nlehjcal6kaidmgbo@4ax.com...
> Thinking I might want to swap out the AX-15 in my 97 TJ for an auto,
> but I'm wondering if that's practical? Besides the trans, what else
> will need changing? I thought possibly mounts, driveshafts, maybe even
> the console and brake pedal - what else?
> What about the electronics?
> Any insights are appreciated.
> Thanks,
> -Ed

You might need a radiator if the one in your Jeep doesn't have a tranny
cooler.

Re: TJ tranny swap - what's involved?
 

"Ed J." <ej_000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:787kvv41c40euv090nlehjcal6kaidmgbo@4ax.com...
> Thinking I might want to swap out the AX-15 in my 97 TJ for an auto,
> but I'm wondering if that's practical? Besides the trans, what else
> will need changing? I thought possibly mounts, driveshafts, maybe even
> the console and brake pedal - what else?
> What about the electronics?
> Any insights are appreciated.
> Thanks,
> -Ed

You might need a radiator if the one in your Jeep doesn't have a tranny
cooler.

Re: TJ tranny swap - what's involved?
 

You are better off selling the manual and buying an automatic.




"Ed J." <ej_000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:787kvv41c40euv090nlehjcal6kaidmgbo@4ax.com...
> Thinking I might want to swap out the AX-15 in my 97 TJ for an auto,
> but I'm wondering if that's practical? Besides the trans, what else
> will need changing? I thought possibly mounts, driveshafts, maybe even
> the console and brake pedal - what else?
> What about the electronics?
> Any insights are appreciated.
> Thanks,
> -Ed

Re: TJ tranny swap - what's involved?
 

You are better off selling the manual and buying an automatic.




"Ed J." <ej_000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:787kvv41c40euv090nlehjcal6kaidmgbo@4ax.com...
> Thinking I might want to swap out the AX-15 in my 97 TJ for an auto,
> but I'm wondering if that's practical? Besides the trans, what else
> will need changing? I thought possibly mounts, driveshafts, maybe even
> the console and brake pedal - what else?
> What about the electronics?
> Any insights are appreciated.
> Thanks,
> -Ed

Re: TJ tranny swap - what's involved?
 

You are better off selling the manual and buying an automatic.




"Ed J." <ej_000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:787kvv41c40euv090nlehjcal6kaidmgbo@4ax.com...
> Thinking I might want to swap out the AX-15 in my 97 TJ for an auto,
> but I'm wondering if that's practical? Besides the trans, what else
> will need changing? I thought possibly mounts, driveshafts, maybe even
> the console and brake pedal - what else?
> What about the electronics?
> Any insights are appreciated.
> Thanks,
> -Ed

Re: TJ tranny swap - what's involved?
 

I am a few others have had good luck swapping in AW4 transmissions
from XJ's into our Wranglers. It's not a very complicated swap for
someone with average mechanical skills and a good tool set. A good
write up is at http://www.stu-offroad.com/otherwriteups/aw4.htm
Another popular swap is a Flipped Dana 300 transfer case, I did this
when I swapped in the AW4 and have been very happy with the results.

Good luck with your Jeep.

Mark
http://www.4wdlinks.com

"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<vvmokpsa96mh6e@corp.supernews.com>...
> You are better off selling the manual and buying an automatic.
>
>
>
>
> "Ed J." <ej_000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:787kvv41c40euv090nlehjcal6kaidmgbo@4ax.com...
> > Thinking I might want to swap out the AX-15 in my 97 TJ for an auto,
> > but I'm wondering if that's practical? Besides the trans, what else
> > will need changing? I thought possibly mounts, driveshafts, maybe even
> > the console and brake pedal - what else?
> > What about the electronics?
> > Any insights are appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> > -Ed

Re: TJ tranny swap - what's involved?
 

I am a few others have had good luck swapping in AW4 transmissions
from XJ's into our Wranglers. It's not a very complicated swap for
someone with average mechanical skills and a good tool set. A good
write up is at http://www.stu-offroad.com/otherwriteups/aw4.htm
Another popular swap is a Flipped Dana 300 transfer case, I did this
when I swapped in the AW4 and have been very happy with the results.

Good luck with your Jeep.

Mark
http://www.4wdlinks.com

"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<vvmokpsa96mh6e@corp.supernews.com>...
> You are better off selling the manual and buying an automatic.
>
>
>
>
> "Ed J." <ej_000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:787kvv41c40euv090nlehjcal6kaidmgbo@4ax.com...
> > Thinking I might want to swap out the AX-15 in my 97 TJ for an auto,
> > but I'm wondering if that's practical? Besides the trans, what else
> > will need changing? I thought possibly mounts, driveshafts, maybe even
> > the console and brake pedal - what else?
> > What about the electronics?
> > Any insights are appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> > -Ed

Re: TJ tranny swap - what's involved?
 

I am a few others have had good luck swapping in AW4 transmissions
from XJ's into our Wranglers. It's not a very complicated swap for
someone with average mechanical skills and a good tool set. A good
write up is at http://www.stu-offroad.com/otherwriteups/aw4.htm
Another popular swap is a Flipped Dana 300 transfer case, I did this
when I swapped in the AW4 and have been very happy with the results.

Good luck with your Jeep.

Mark
http://www.4wdlinks.com

"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<vvmokpsa96mh6e@corp.supernews.com>...
> You are better off selling the manual and buying an automatic.
>
>
>
>
> "Ed J." <ej_000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:787kvv41c40euv090nlehjcal6kaidmgbo@4ax.com...
> > Thinking I might want to swap out the AX-15 in my 97 TJ for an auto,
> > but I'm wondering if that's practical? Besides the trans, what else
> > will need changing? I thought possibly mounts, driveshafts, maybe even
> > the console and brake pedal - what else?
> > What about the electronics?
> > Any insights are appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> > -Ed