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  1. Bounty Hunter
    The AX15 transmission case is 16-1/2" long. It features a cast aluminum case with a cast-aluminum mid-plate. The AX5 transmission case is 15-5/8" long. It features a cast aluminum case with a cast-iron mid-plate. I think the type of mid-plate is the easiest way to tell the two apart.
  2. Bounty Hunter
    No. You can use the 5spd, just don't plan on using 5th gear unless you gear the axles lower.
  3. Bounty Hunter
    I ran 5.5" coils for a while with the stock steering setup. No need for a drop pitman arm. Sounds like you may need a more reputable shop, or at least one that can more clearly describe to you why they can't do the alignment.
  4. Bounty Hunter
    He's right, forgot the 2.5L 4spd was plagued with 3.55 gears, despite my MJ having the same setup LOL.
  5. Bounty Hunter
    Yes, they'll bolt up, but the front output side of the transfer case will be closer to the tub than if using a XJ/MJ transmission. There may be fitment issues here.
  6. Bounty Hunter
    Again, apples to oranges. You may want to research a little better as the Quadra-Drive does not have auto lockers in both axles, but limited slip diffs.
  7. Bounty Hunter
    A bit dramatic but ok. You're preaching to the choir as I run spools in both ends of my DD. But it's not for everyone, hence the heads-up Mnkyboy was trying to give the OP.
  8. Bounty Hunter
    Apples to oranges. Mnkyboy is simply warning against using an auto locker in the front if you plan on running a 242 in the full-time position. An auto locker locks under acceleration, and you don't want a locked front axle on the pavement when turning. I surely don't know who would. The QuadraDrive systems are nothing like the 242 in fulltime with a front auto locker. The QuadraDrive systems only lock up differentials when slippage is indicated via the computer sensors. I love the QuadraDrive II in my '05 Grand, really gets the Hemi power to the ground.
  9. Bounty Hunter
    Until you tried to turn under throttle. Mnkyboy isn't arguing the 242 is inherently weak or a bad choice, only that when used in Full-Time 4wd with a front automatic locker you will get horrible driving characteristics on dry pavement. But what do I know, I've ran a welded d30 for years and now run spooled d44's on each end.
  10. Bounty Hunter
    ATF in the tcase, Redline MT90 in the AX transmissions. Redline is a synthetic so the shifting is very smooth, even in cold climates. It's specially formulated to be easy on the soft brass syncros and will often times improve notchy shifting from synchros on their way south. The Redline MT90 is pricey but worth it.
  11. Bounty Hunter
    I agree with mnkyboy, I wouldn't want power to the front axle in fulltime 4wd with a front auto locker. You're asking for trouble trying to turn on pavement in a high-traction situation when on the throttle. You want the front unlocked on pavement, which is impossible when accelerating in 4wd fulltime.
  12. Bounty Hunter
    Right, which is why I said whatever the 242 uses to differentiate speed between the 2 axles. My point was made.
  13. Bounty Hunter
    I think the 242 is bad. When you turn the front driveshaft and rear driveshaft will turn at slightly different speeds, which the viscous coupling or whatever the 242 uses in 4full-time is supposed to allow for. So that part inside the 242 is bad, or it could be a stretched chain. The chain skipping usually sounds like somebody hitting under the floor with a hammer.
  14. Bounty Hunter
    The numbers are generally easy to read off the old parts. Or use the original vehicle the axle was in to source the parts locally.
  15. Bounty Hunter
    A 62mm throttle body will increase your throttle response and improve power. I have 62mm throttle bodies and spacers available for '91-'04 Jeeps if anybody is interested. The 62mm TB does not have the taper below the throttle plate as in a stock TB, so air gets past the throttle plate much sooner and power is instant, a very noticeable improvement. Take a look down a stock throttle body and slowly open the throttle plate, you'll see how much throttle movement is needed before air enters the engine.
  16. Bounty Hunter
    That Expedition needs airbags. I wouldn't recommend getting a 1/2T for towing duties, the transmission won't be up to the task of the mountains in your area.
  17. Bounty Hunter
    $100.
  18. Bounty Hunter
    I've had a few 231's welded with no problems. It would be worth it to have it professionally welded.
  19. Bounty Hunter
    Words to live by:
  20. Bounty Hunter
    I resurrected an old one, didn't I? Oops, sorry about that, need to watch closer.
  21. Bounty Hunter
    But using TJ inners will allow enough room? I knew it was T&T, just didn't know which model T&T truss it was.
  22. Bounty Hunter
    Which model front axle truss did you purchase? I'm narrowing a Ford hp44 to Waggy width.
  23. Bounty Hunter
    Thanks but that part I know. I'm building this axle without the drivetrain in the Jeep so I'm looking at getting the pinion in the ballpark.
  24. Bounty Hunter
    Building a front d44 for my '89 MJ, narrowing a '79 Ford hp44 to Waggy width. While I'm narrowing it, I can run the pinion up while maintaining proper caster. Anybody have pinion angle recommendations for 6"-6.5" front coils?
  25. Bounty Hunter
    Usually cheapest and easiest to get a used MJ/XJ/TJ front CV driveshaft and have the length modified for your use in the rear.
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