derp-xj

Just texted him its out of an 89

derp-xj

ok so say i pull my trans
split the cases
remove the syncros gears countershaft mainshaft etc.
all i need to do is replace that output shaft with the appropriate one to work with a 231 tcase?
will all my syncros and gears etc. all still work with the upgraded 4wd intended output shaft?

derp-xj

let me shorten that last post

take a 4wd ax15 and swap it out! lol only problem is i know 5speed 4x4 are hard to find
maybe i can find just the shaft online or from a transmission shop

94XjSport94

Your gonna be better off with a new tranny and TC IMO... not worth the hassle if they're already bolted together and ready to go

Dagostino480

whimp you wont jump this thing and take a video of it for all of us to see haha.... no but really it looks like an interesting build ,,,sub'd

stang65

I would recomend take you time and do it right once sometimes people get in to big of a hurry and mess things up.

Atmos

you have plans to truss the hell out of your axles yet? not enough pre runner xj's on this forum I'm glad to see it
but you've got a looong way to go before that thing can jump

derp-xj

To be honest, at first I was going for a prerunner theme, I still kind of am as far as looks and how I intend to off road in it, but let's be honest, 2wd jeep is like drinking non alcoholic beer, unless u go with twin I beams up front then ok maybe lol

This thing is still in the baby stages with what I want to do with it. I still have plans of making it to jeepspeed specs, just would be nice to have it 4wd capable as well.

After all my research today, I found just a new ax15 4wd output shaft would be over $100
If I go to pick a part on half off say I can get a trans with tc for $150 with warranty lol

Ok now help me out here guys, I read I can find 4wd ax15s in dakotas and durangos? If this is true what years and wat models? Obviously the bell housings will be different but I can just swap the one thats on my trans

derp-xj

And ill take a video of my jumping it next time I'm in lucerne lol I've jumped it a few times, not "HUCKED" it but definitely have caught air in it before lol

Atmos

putting that thing in the air is a gamble every time. as for the trans/tcase god I hate messing with that stuff
I'm a quitter I'd just buy a new jeep that has the stock specs you like

derp-xj

And yes you are too right, my welded on roof rack is a perfect example of rushing and messing up lol

cherokeelaredo'90

I kind of want my jeep to be a little more of a "go fast jeep" and for that I would think you'd want a np242 tcase. The full time will give you traction in the straights and then if you need to turn it unlocks the hubs making it slightly easier to turn. I believe it has a 48/52 power split so if you tried hard enough you could probably still get the rear wheels to pop out around a turn. But I really don't know much about prerunner jeeps and stuff like that.

derp-xj

Lol jeeps just weren't meant to grow wings, but its undeniably fun to get away with it! Lol

Really? I love trial and error stuff, seeing what works and what doesn't, I think its more of a "keep me busy" thing, yes I could just sell it and buy a 4wd but then ill never know what it would be like to have a big project like that. Idk I'm in no hurry to have this thing fully built so I figure ill just experiment and try making lemonade with lemons man

derp-xj

Yeah I read about that, but sounds like there would be electronics or some sort of ecu involved to control that?

cherokeelaredo'90

Uhhh I have no clue how it works hahah. I just know when I turn in full time on the street or dirt the front tires don't lurch and jump like how they would in 4hi or lo.
Anyways good luck with the build! And I like your roof rack. It gives it that prerunner vibe