flint54 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Has anyone installed this shifter: http://bmracing.com/?wpsc-product=preci ... p-wrangler to a 91 or 92 MJ AX-15? Says for YJ, but parts manual indicates the shift mechanism is different between YJ and XJ/MJ, even though rest of trans may be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 On a stock YJ the shifter is further forward than in the MJ/XJ. Installing a stock YJ shifter will cause it to sit against the dashboard in 1st, 3rd and 5th. Don't know about aftermarket shifters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flint54 Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 I believe the way these shifters work is by raising (+Z) the rotation axis so that the arm length below the pivot is increased and the arm length above the pivot is decreased. Seems the X and Y shouldn't change. What I'm wondering is whether the bolt-up is the same, whether the internal engagement is the same, and whether it fits within the original boots. I've made an inquiry to the source (no answer yet), but curious if anyone else has tried this item. I'll post back if I I learn any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 On a stock YJ the shifter is further forward than in the MJ/XJ. Installing a stock YJ shifter will cause it to sit against the dashboard in 1st, 3rd and 5th. No it won't. My '88 MJ has a YJ AX-15 in it, complete with the long, straight shift handle and the YJ transfer case shifter (which the previous owner had to saw the knob off to clear the dashboard -- which may be the cause of the confusion). The transmission shifter is fine even with the taller, straighter YJ handle, and would be perfect with an XJ/MH handle. There is no interference with the dashboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I hate to disagree, but my 87 2.5 runs a YJ AX5 (and the YJ transfer case shifter and linkage). The transfer case shifter is ok, but it looks like the previous owner cut a section out of the shaft to make it shorter. The stock YJ transmission shifter hits my dash in all odd gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I hate to disagree, but my 87 2.5 runs a YJ AX5 (and the YJ transfer case shifter and linkage). The transfer case shifter is ok, but it looks like the previous owner cut a section out of the shaft to make it shorter. The stock YJ transmission shifter hits my dash in all odd gears. But the question was about an AX-15, which goes behind a 4.0L. That's what is in my '88 MJ and there is no interference with the dashboard in any gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Point taken. AX15 is longer than an AX5, pushing the shifter back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjeep Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I know you're asking about a specific short throw shifter...But as a side note - I'm running the Hurst AX-15 short shrow billet shifter with both my AX-15's and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flint54 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Thanks! I'm not locked onto any particular brand, but I want high quality, I want good fit in the original boots, and I want the OEM shift knob to remain. Hurst has been around for quite some time and is known for good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flint54 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 BTW, it appears the B&M now owns Hurst brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjeep Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 You can fit the OEM shift boot over the HURST boot with no issues; however the XJ metric shift knob will not work. The Wrangler YJ shift knob screws right on and looks OEM. If you need a Mopar pn# I can dig it up for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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