leadfoot100

I have a 97 zj 4.0 4x4 with the 42re transmission.
It of course is not working anymore.... My funds-low disease is pretty bad right now so im stuck with fixing this crap myself...

I have someone with a 42RE out of a 93 4.0 4x4 he's willing to sell me, but will it work in a 97? from what I've read so far, the 97 has a different type of transmission control system.
the 93-95 has a TCM module separate in the car and the 96-97 has it built into the computer of the car. Am I right on this and would this matter at all??
Also I can get a 42RE out of a 97 4.0 but with 2x4 not 4x4.... any way this might be able to work?
I can get either of them for about $200 and I'll pickup a new torque converter since i'm in there. I just need to know if either of these will actually work for me.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

1skrewsloose

Not putting you down, cause I have a 98 GC, but makes me wish sometimes I'd stuck with pre-electronics 4X4's. Sorry I'm no help!

leadfoot100

Yea no kidding.
I've got an 01 xj as well and so glad I do, not near the electrical issues the zj has.

TN12valve

I dont understand why everyone thinks that ZJ's are such an electrical nightmere... The only problems i have seen with them that are reocuring are window issues (wiring in the door breaks), and crankshaft position sensor. These are both easy fixes and cost less than $100. I love the ZJ we have and it has been trouble free besides needing regular maintinece for a 19 year old vehicle.

***Sorry for hijacking your thread bud.

But yes i agree with 1skrewsloose... Shoulda stuck with a 70's model j-truck! lol

Bustedback

I think the output shaft spline count is different between the 93 and 97 42RE transmissions, but I'm not certain about that.

leadfoot100

Man I would love to find out somehow. I tried to do a little research but to find little specific info on this.
Anyone else?