tannerp89

found this guys site on NAXJA and was curious if anyone has ever heard of him?
he makes a shift rail to control the shift points of the AW4...think i might try it out...what you guys think?

http://radesignsproducts.com/default.aspx

-T

93gc40

that doesn't change the shift points, it gives you manual control of the tranny shifting. have seen the same thing done with Toggle switches. I'll dig up the write-up and post.

96jeepxj

That would be sweet if it works. Please post up the install and final product if you do go for it.

tannerp89

I never said it changes the shift points....read my post.
and ya i have that write up and a write up to do a TC lock up from TrekkerJim.
just thought this would be a super clean and easier way to do the same thing....

93gc40

Here's a DIY setup from down under: http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAutoSwitch.htm. This has been around for a long time. Best thing about it to me is the ability to actualy use 2nd gear and to lock the converter on the highway, saves gas.

tannerp89

I know its been around forever. you use a three way toggle switch to control the silenoids via the TCM, I just like the way this guy has come up with to do it.
and the reasons you stated are EXACTLY why i want to do this....

93gc40

Hey its early, I've only on my first cup of coffee...
I would buy that in a minute, if I could. I really thought some readers might like to know there are DIY ways to do it. If like me they can't, afford a $180 shifter, but do have enough misc parts laying around to put a system together. Thanks for reminding me about TrekkerJim, thats the write-up I was really thinking about.

tannerp89

lol

and the rail shifter i was referring to is only $80.
and ya your correct about informing other readers, i just dont like mixing topics in a thread lol, so thats my bad.
ill try and see if i can dig up TJ's write ups and post em' for others....

93gc40

Yeah, the little rail shifter is cool. After looking more closely, is well worth it. Lot easier to splice in a couple wires than to build the ting from scratch. And the shifter would be easier to use. At $80 is a bargain aslo.

xj_maniac_newb

steal pedal shifters from a lancer??????

93gc40

, rice oriented conversions should not be allowed. Paddle shifters are for Pansies.

xj_maniac_newb

so ferraris and lambos are ricers???

93gc40

Rice was in reference to the Lancer. Paddle shifter comment is a general statement of dis-approval for any OFF track use. This would include any car used on the street, Not just the Itallian crap, but German other european, American or Asian. If you can't propely shift a manual tranny on the street, I do not want you on the same road I may be traveling.

tannerp89

ya my thoughts exactly.
for my time saved this is a bargain and i like the convenience of the rail shifter. the whole setup is clean and i like it.

xj_maniac_newb

huh? kinda lost me there, whats the problem with the pedal shifter? i mean all it is is a clutchless manual tranny thats controlled by your fingers.....