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Old 04-05-2013, 04:30 PM
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I have a 98 xj that has an automatic trans that I want to convert to manual. what all will I need to do this?
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Why do you want to do it? The auto can take more abuse in my opinion.

Dont forget you will need a manual ECU from a 98.
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I'm not 100% sure but I thought that I read on our forum that you will also need to change out the drive shaft since the trans are different lengths.
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well I just like having a manual better then the auto. am I going to need a different transfor case ?
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