chappy88

I know isnt it great! Only regret is I was cheap in 88 (and didnt have the casH) to go 4wd. Already took up the carpet, and concicidering the yrear and amount of salt its seen , not to bad! guess al that underoiling did the trick :banana: Oh well, my kid and I are having some fun! I'm sure we will chat again

everythings original , so we know what it is...thanks. I have a 91 Cherekee 4.0lt 5 speed as my donor, My plans are to take front end tranny and transfer case and put it in the mj, Is there a chance I will be able to use exsisting rear end? Its in better shape than the Donor! Any other tips?

Mj's an 88 2wd 4.0lt, I've had it since new! My son and I are converting to 4wd, I hear you on the Torx. I had other probs and had to make the tool to drain the oil to the tranny...standard 1/4 or 3/8 drive would not fit the drain plug...now the torx. Half the truck is standard and 1/2 is metric :doh: Darn AMC anyway! So now that you know its an 1988, what tranny do I have? and thanks for the stud idea!

Ya i have 4.0 5speed , and was going by info I got from manual? What is the true code? / Manual doesnt specify between engines?

I have the AX-5 2wd on the jack ready to be removed , removed 4 lower bolts, but not sure about 2 torx head bolts at top of housing, do they need to come out? How many total?

sorry ya its an AX-5 , and thanks

My manual is for 89 mj and shows a set screw to remove the shift extension...my mj is an 88 and no set screw...anyone know how to remove it, so I can get the tranny out?

That was 1 of our choices but I was told its low end for handling and sway once you hit the hyway to get home?

Can anyone tell me what a decent brand lift kit would be good for light to med off roading, @ a reasonable cost, and a good online spot to buy it! going onto shortbox 88 mj 4.0lt

I'm converting 88 mj 5 spd manual 4.0lt 2wd to 4wd. I have 91 xj 5 spd 4x4 4.0lt donor. What I know is the xj has a 3.07 ratio rear diff, My mj I've had since new, would it have the same? It's in better shape and I would rather use it!

oops newbie! :doh: Scoll all the way ! thanks Mvusse, Looking forward to starting!

Hey guys Just starting to convert manual mj 2x4 to 4x4 . Found a 91 manual xj as donor, any thoughts on how this may all turn out? Not sure if original rear axle is compatible? I do know the rear driveshaft will have to be altered.

My son and I are attepting to convert 88 mj 2x4 manual to 4x4 manual. Best parts vehicle we have found so far is a 91, 4 door cherekee. The only major difference so far is the wheel base on the cherekee is approx 12" shorter than the mj. Anyone have any thoughts or ideas that could make tranision as painless as possible?