swamprat Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 pretty much as the title says, I'm looking to make my 92 mj 4x4 on my college kids budget. mecanically eveything will bolt up fine, but I'm worried about what i'll need to add for the aw4 to operate. i found a good deal on a bajashifter from radesigns and from what i understand that should be enough to atleast get the truck moving again. but seeing as its currently my daily driver, atleast till i get my turbo swap done on my impreza. i don't want start swaping things with out knowing if it'll work right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinajeep726 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 You'll need the transmission control module which is located under the passenger side dash. As far as how to hook it up, the NSS, and any other various wires/electrical to a Jeep designed for a manual... :dunno: I've heard it's a lot easier to go from automatic to stick than vice versa, but it can be done. Honestly though, I think it would be easier for you to find an AX-15 and transfer case already bolted up and swap that in. This is of course assuming you wanted to keep it a manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinx Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I have a baja shifter in mine, and my truck is also a 2wd manual to 4wd aw4 swap. The baja works flawlessly, hook up 5 wires and your done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamprat Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 How is the baja shifter on the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinx Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Its really smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 You can use the floor shifter out of any XJ with the AW4 tranny. And the tranny control unit (TCU) for the XJ is the same as for the MJ. If you can't score a TCU right away, you can shift manually.. You'll lose second gear, and the torque converter won't lock. But that can be overcome with a simple toggle switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bornindesert Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Does the 2WD MJ harness have the connectors to swap in the AW4 tranny TCU? Or, do you need a harness from the donor XJ (with the AW4 tranny)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 The TCU harness is separate. You have to get the TCU and the harness from the donor vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamprat Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 So all the trans harness and stuff is completely seperate from the main harness, except for power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ_Milam Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 So all the trans harness and stuff is completely seperate from the main harness, except for power? you're also gonna need a TPS for an automatic transmission because there's a connector that goes from the TPs to the transmission as well. Also remember that 91 and up use a 23 spline out put shaft instead of the 21 spline in the renix era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamprat Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 ok little more update, i have a co worker with a 96 2wd xj he is scrapping, so i am getting all of the aw4 stuff out of it. pedals, harness tcu, cables, everything. a buddy of mine is giving me a 21 spline 242, and all i need to get now is a sye for that 242 and a custom driveshaft for my MJ. that should be everything i need for this swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheDog Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 What year 4x4 aw4 do you have? 21 spline will only work in 1990 and earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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