desertmike Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Can be used when installing an AX15 and 231 from a BA10. Found this on another forum and bought one. Haven't got it yet. http://www.boostwerksengineering.com/-Transfer-Case_c_13.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Great idea. This appears to be based off of a popular DIY fix from (IIRC) bsfab. The stock shifter linkage is a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 To heck with it. Ordered one. My current linkage is a hodge-podge of parts and for whatever reason it is a pain to use. I think some of the pieces I bought as XJ may have been TJ. I even installed a crown rebuild kit for it. I was going to follow these http://www.bsfab.net/?p=26 fab instructions but the little rod ends needed are $12 a piece and then there is the trip to the PnP to find the right S10 range lever and the welding/drilling/fab. Getting rod ends like the ones in this kit = $17 each or $34 just for those two pieces. $38 shipped for this kit seems like a bargain. I will post when I get it installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Looks good to go. I was going to point out that I believe the length of the rod is different, but this kit solves that by using a shift arm with multiple holes. Plus it's just threaded rod, so if necessary you can go to any Lowe's or Home Depot and buy a length of all thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I was thinking that as well. If the pic shows the provided all thread at its shortest there may be also some adjustment available there. Between that and the multiple mounting holes on the range lever I think I can make this work. There was a write-up on another forum where they installed this on an XJ AW4/231 combo with no issues and this is an XJ specialty shop. And as you pointed out if there is a length issue all thread is cheap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 To heck with it. Ordered one. My current linkage is a hodge-podge of parts and for whatever reason it is a pain to use. I think some of the pieces I bought as XJ may have been TJ. I even installed a crown rebuild kit for it. I was going to follow these http://www.bsfab.net/?p=26 fab instructions but the little rod ends needed are $12 a piece and then there is the trip to the PnP to find the right S10 range lever and the welding/drilling/fab. Getting rod ends like the ones in this kit = $17 each or $34 just for those two pieces. $38 shipped for this kit seems like a bargain. I will post when I get it installed. Please post up pictures when you get it in, I had to cut mine off to get my tanny out. Heck I may just go ahead and order one of them... 38 bucks seems like a steal to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I will let ya know. 937 in da house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggcnash Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Just ordered one. Tired of the stock mess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Shipped. Pretty fast, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91Pioneer Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Hmmmm interesting idea. Does it change how the shifter rotates up as you pull it back? My linkage is sticky sometimes going out of 2WD, just debating if this is right for me... Looking forward to the pics and feedback on this mod!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The bsfab link has some good info on this mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I will let ya know. 937 in da house! Ordering mine today! I'm from the Dirty as well! DYT represent!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Well... BUY THIS NOW! This was a super easy install and the function and feel of this shifter is head and shoulders above stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91Pioneer Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Sweet. Need pics man. Does it change how the shifter rotates up as you pull it back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattwheels Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 purchased! Looks simple compared to the old linkage setup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Did not take any pics. It is very straight forward. Removing the factory crap is the only pain in the butt part. This is perfect for those doing the a 4wd conversion. Two people who I showed this to and who tried mine out have already ordered one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91Pioneer Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I noticed the Boostwerks guys have a spot at checkout to enter a coupon/promo code, I wonder if they would give CC'ers a discount? Who wants to ask? Incommando is sending orders their way already... Maybe Pete or a moderator could touch base with them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillithium Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 This probably wouldn't work for an ax5-np207 combo, would it? I believe the np207 has a shorter linkage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 The linkage in this kit has quite a bit of length adjustment. The supplied range lever also has 4 different mounting holes for the linkage to fine tune the fit. The 207 is the basis for the 231 IIRC but the biggest issue is probably the slot on the range lever being correct in both size and orientation for the 207. It would probably take comparing the two levers if someone had the ability to do that. Photos of both the 207 & 231 range lever in the 2hi position ( roughly pointing to the 8 o'clock position if you are looking at the t-case from the driver's side as seen in #14 below) would verify that the orientation is the same leaving just the spec for the slotted mounting hole being the issue in my best SWAG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Some tips for changing this out: #1 Start with your t-case in 4-lo for easier access to the range lever #14 #2 pop off the lever linkage #13 from the range lever #14 first #3 remove the plate #1 that holds the shifter #3 to the floor and pull the assembly up to pop off the linkage #11 that attaches to the shifter itself #4 pull shifter #3 out and use this hole to access the two nuts that mount the bracket #9 to the t-case. A third bolt attaches it to the tranny but it is easily accessed from below #5 you have to be able to pull up your carpet in order to access the 4 holes that hold the tunnel side shifter linkage mount #15. I cheated and slit the carpet & backing with a razor knife and then used tape on the back to put the slit back together afterwards. My MJ is not in great shape and the that may not be the way to go for some others. I also had to cut the carpet for the shifter anyway as mine was installed during a 4wd conversion #6 attach the new linkage to the shifter #3 before re-attaching the shifter to the body. The new linkage will mount on the driver's side of the shifter. #7 If you are installing the shifter for the first time as part of a 4wd conversion then the hole is already there for the shifter. #1 is replaced with a cover plate that just needs to be removed & discarded. Attach the linkage to the driver's side of shifter #3 before mounting the shifter to the body #8 you can fine tune the length of the new linkage rod to get the t-case to shift as easily as possible. 4lo can be more difficult to engage on a 231 and it is just inherent to the way that its low range engages. The owners manual suggests having the vehicle moving 2-3 MPH to make the shift and that is not practical while installing a shifter. You still have to source the shifter itself #3 from a XJ but the pain in the butt factory linkage & bracket need not be sourced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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