Eliminator89 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I've searched but haven't found my answer. I have an '89 Eliminator and that means 2 wheeldrive. I have the AX15. I want to convert to 4 wheeldrive. Will a transfercase from an XJ/MJ AX15 bolt up to my AX15? My question refers to the output shaft of the 2 wheeldrive tranny. Another route might be a NP219 or NP208 from my FSJs. Both are from behind TC727s. I don't really need the strength of the FSJ cases, its just that I already own them and know them to be good. As I understand things, I'll need the tranny/Tcase adapter for a D300 Tcase to swap them in and I would guess, driveshaft mods. Seems it would be easier to use the XJ/MJ parts. Any knowledge and/or links would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 To the best of my knoledge the XJ/MJ ax15's are all 23 spline so as long as the T case is same..YES it will bolt up. Just be sure of orig AX15 app is from the XJ/MJ as there are clocking issues for that tranny from diff vehicles... CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 You'll need a 4wd AX-15. It is technically possible to convert, but it is generally not cost effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator89 Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Pete, can you elaborate on what I would run into with the 2 wheeldrive tranny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 You'll need a 4wd AX-15. It is technically possible to convert, but it is generally not cost effective. YES I should have mentioned that...kinda assumed you would know it..shouldn't do that I know! :D :roll: Thanks Pete!!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator89 Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 So, I need a 4 wheeldrive output shaft? If so, then getting a complete tranny/Tcase would be the way to go it seems. I was just hoping to remove the tailshaft and bolt the Tcase up. I didn't think I could but hope springs eternal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I don't know all the details, but if I remember right you need a main shaft, tail housing, etc and then essentially do a complete rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator89 Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Thanks Pete. I appreciate the help. Just another project for this summer (like I need another). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duner Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 For the details. It is easier to find a 4wd ax15 for this conversion. Sources claim that you can change the mainshaft in the 2wd tranny to 4wd but this is a lot of work. Wwhen we first looked at this swap it appeared you could just unbolt tailshaft and bolt on t-case (LOL). It's not a difficult swap and most of the major things can be handled in a weekend with buttoning up all the little things afterwords Find yourself and XJ donor and save the headache, I peice milled the swap but if I had it to do over again I would find a complete vehicle to make the swap easier. besides 4 door XJ donor are getting real cheap these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 So, I need a 4 wheeldrive output shaft? If so, then getting a complete tranny/Tcase would be the way to go it seems. I was just hoping to remove the tailshaft and bolt the Tcase up. I didn't think I could but hope springs eternal... I can pass this on to the AMC-list. There are quite a few people back east looking for 2wd AX-15s and AW4s (to put into AMC cars, like I'm going to do with the '82 Spirit I bought my wife. It only has 60K miles on it original!) and 4x4 ones seem to be a dime a dozen there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 So, I need a 4 wheeldrive output shaft? If so, then getting a complete tranny/Tcase would be the way to go it seems. I was just hoping to remove the tailshaft and bolt the Tcase up. I didn't think I could but hope springs eternal... I can pass this on to the AMC-list. There are quite a few people back east looking for 2wd AX-15s and AW4s (to put into AMC cars, like I'm going to do with the '82 Spirit I bought my wife. It only has 60K miles on it original!) and 4x4 ones seem to be a dime a dozen there. I wish, this way a 4x4 AX-15 will set you back at least $300 from the yard, and that's no bellhousing or anything else, just the trans itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 So, I need a 4 wheeldrive output shaft? If so, then getting a complete tranny/Tcase would be the way to go it seems. I was just hoping to remove the tailshaft and bolt the Tcase up. I didn't think I could but hope springs eternal... I can pass this on to the AMC-list. There are quite a few people back east looking for 2wd AX-15s and AW4s (to put into AMC cars, like I'm going to do with the '82 Spirit I bought my wife. It only has 60K miles on it original!) and 4x4 ones seem to be a dime a dozen there. I wish, this way a 4x4 AX-15 will set you back at least $300 from the yard, and that's no bellhousing or anything else, just the trans itself. I'll pass this on then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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