WyoCherokee Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 So i searched for like 35 min and couldnt find a good thread for converting to 4x4. :fs1: From what i understand i need to get an XJ with the same engine and gears as the MJ, swap in the tranny, tcase, front axle, front driveline and have a rear driveline cut down, and swap in the center console so the tcase shifter will fit and everything is a bolt on with no fabbing except for the rear driveline. Am i correct :nuts: Does anybody have a link to swapping a shortbed 2wd 4cyl to 4x4?i can't find the thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 It is literally as easy as you listed. Everything is bolt on, other than that you'll have to drill four little holes for the linkage bracket on the body to be mounted. There's dimples there, so you'll know where to drill. But yeah... just move everything over. If you're dealing with automatics you may have a problem with the trans computer year. Not sure though. Best way would be to have your rear driveshaft cut down. Gonna be a lot easier than finding a shaft that's the right length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Is yours the 4speed auto or 4speed manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoCherokee Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 3 pedal :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Then you likely have 3.55 gears and should be hunting for a 2.5/5-speed XJ so you can get the 4.10 geared axles. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Then you likely have 3.55 gears and should be hunting for a 2.5/5-speed XJ so you can get the 4.10 geared axles. :thumbsup: I've got a D30/8.25 4.10 set waitin to go into my 2.5 Can't wait to ditch the 3.55 on that dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoCherokee Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 I'm hoping i won't drop below 20 mpg as i average about 25 right now but with the 4.10's and added weight of the 4x4 drivetrain it might be pushing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I think the bigger tires + 3.55 gears are hurting your mpgs. I'd bet they go up with a more appropriate gear ratio. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoCherokee Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 yep just checked. i have 3.55's and tires are lt215/75/15's in back and p215/75/15's in front. i have a set of either 2 or 4 205/70/15's that i will look at today and probably mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 oh, well 215s aren't that bad. I was thinking you had 235s for some reason. Still, 4.10s will help your engine out. Jeep eventually did away with the 3.55s behind the 2.5L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoCherokee Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 yea i can imagine. its a real dog. expecially pulling the 9000 ft pass between here and cheyenne, have to use third at about 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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