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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 02:35 AM
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Question 2.5l to 4.0l ho

I want to swap a 4.0 HO into my 89 xj 2 door. I will be putting in an AX-15 trans w/ an np 242 transfer. will i need to get different drive shafts?
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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you will need to get both a front and a rear driveshaft.

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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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thanks for the help Kyle
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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not a problem at all

you can find some really cheap DS's at the Junkyard.

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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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thanks, im going to go look tomorrow.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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your gonna need a whole lot more than driveshafts
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ktmracer419
your gonna need a whole lot more than driveshafts
i really hope he is aware of that maybe i assume too much.

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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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i am aware that i will need more but i couldnt find any info on the drive shafts. but just to be safe what else besides the engine trans transfer shafts comp and wireing
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