getting a new mj. 4x4 swap question?

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Aug 21, 2009 | 08:16 PM

xjbones

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Year: 91 with lots of 01' parts

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getting a new mj. 4x4 swap question?

im prob getting a 2.5l 2wd commanche tom. and i have a 4x4 swap question. i plan on running the 4 banger til i can afford a v8 swap(might sell the xj to fund this build?). the question i have is....can i swap a 4 banger 4x4 tranny and t-case in it? i know with 4.0l's you can swap trannys but have no clue on these 4 cyls. is it still an ax-5, just with 2wd outputshaft and tail housing?

any info would be greatly appriciated!!!

Aug 21, 2009 | 10:52 PM

BlueXJ

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Year: 1990XJ/1989MJ

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Yes you need a 4 banger tranny and transfercase. Front axle and both driveshafts. You have different driveshafts for SWB and LWB Comanches.

Aug 22, 2009 | 12:43 AM

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And don't forget transfer case linkage and possibly vacuum harness for the axle if it needs it.

Aug 22, 2009 | 08:17 AM

xjbones

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my axles out of my xj ( hp d44 and 9 inch) are going in it.....along with custom d shafts. thanks for the info..now to go try to talk the guy down on price!!!