Seems like a strange swap but I think its whats gotta happen with my 87 Chief. I have been looking a AX-15 for almost a year now and cannot seem to get my hands on one. AW4s are a dime a dozen and they are bulletproof. (IMO)
Getting a AW4 from a coworker, all wiring, computer, TC, and flex plate. Plan to swap into my 87 MJ with 4.0/BA-10/231 truck. I know I'm going to have to find shifter stuff (floor shift is cool) outa a XJ plus the correct brake pedal assembly.
Plan to run aftermarket cooler mounted somewhere safe..
What can I expect when i dive into this. Any special things I should be aware of?
Also have been kicking around the idea of not using the computer and wiring the solenoids so it just has to be manually shifted. Hope to add a AWShifter so I can have just 1st gear not 1st and 2nd when wheeling.
Trans is from 93 XJ.