ba10/5 or ax15

[88swampedmj]

i was lookin for a ax15 and the tcase, but just learned that the ba10/5 is geared a little lower? is it?... if thats true i may just get another ba10 or rebuild mine stronger..

[Pete M]

You can't build a Ba-10 any stronger. The case itself is weak. If you're looking for a lower first gear, I think the newer 3500 and 3550 may be what you're looking for. First gear for the AX-15 is 3.83 and I believe the 2550 had a 4.04 or something like that. The NSG 370 six-speed has a 4.46. :D

[88swampedmj]

that 6 speed looks tempting, i wonder what id need to do to get it to mate up to my I6.. would i need a different transfercase.. ?

[87manche]

the 6 speed is physically a larger box. You'd probably have to rework the tunnel sheetmetal and the trans crossmember.

[sinnaevd]

are the expensive and hard to find?????

[Pete M]

are the expensive and hard to find?????

 

The 6-speeds have only been around a couple years now, so yes.

[JohnQ]

I've been tempted to gut my 2005 Rubicon and put the whole drive train on my MJ! :brows:

[88swampedmj]

if i had a rubicon i would do that haha

[Oizarod115]

besides the weakenss and all this other stuff....

 

whoever told you it was geared lower was wrong...

 

ax15 1st gear 3.83

ba10 1st gear 3.39

[88swampedmj]

oh.. hmm

 

i may be lookin for a ax15 at the yard again...

[Oizarod115]

yep, they prolly just had their eggs mixed up...

 

AX15 is definately the most efficient method of replacement.