skigots Posted October 5, 2014 Posted October 5, 2014 Hi, My name is Sam and i'm new to this forum. I've got a 1988 Comanche Sportruck with a 2.5 and a 4 speed. A friend of mine said i could have the axle out of one of his Cherokees along with the transmission and transfer case. What else would I need to make it 4wd??? I'm on a budget so I don't want to spend to much money. This is going to be a slow build. Any and all help is appreciated:)
skigots Posted October 5, 2014 Author Posted October 5, 2014 P.S. the trans and transfer case are from a 4.0 auto. would it bolt right up???
Jeep Driver Posted October 5, 2014 Posted October 5, 2014 No. And the axles will need to be regeared. You need a XJ with a 2.5
Minuit Posted October 5, 2014 Posted October 5, 2014 2.5/4speed manual should have 3.55 gears just like the 4.0/auto. The transmission will not bolt up to your 2.5 without replacing the bellhousing. Although I strongly doubt you'd want to drive a 2.5 auto truck with 3.55s.
skigots Posted October 5, 2014 Author Posted October 5, 2014 ok thanks. Ive got a NP231 and a Dana 30 front. what transmission should i look for???
skigots Posted October 5, 2014 Author Posted October 5, 2014 He also said i could have the 4.0 if i wanted it. How much work will need to be done to make it work??? What all will i need???
skigots Posted October 6, 2014 Author Posted October 6, 2014 would the bell housing from the 4 speed fit on the auto???
Eagle Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 would the bell housing from the 4 speed fit on the auto??? Nope. There is a bellhousing for the AW4 that fits the 2.5L, but it's VERY rare.
Jeep Driver Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 2.5 with 3.55s and an AW4 would be a DOG! OP, you got two choices- Get your buddy to give you a complete donor and do the complete 4.0 swap. or Get your OWN 2.5 XJ and do a 4X swap. And remember, nothing comes free, there is always a price.
Jeep Driver Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/4690848127.html Here's your running gear......axles, trans and TC, linkage, 97up front end, rad support, rad, engine mounts harnesses, ECU, dash, seats, brake booster upgrade......etc............go find you a good DS front fender...... The Ravines are damn near worth the price of the entire XJ........most are $350++++ no tires. Scrap the carcass for $300 when you are done........cost you nearly nothing. Now, go ask your buddy for a good 4.0 block and get to work.
Jeep Driver Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 http://smd.craigslist.org/cto/4701120145.html Here is a good running donor for you.
Jeep Driver Posted October 6, 2014 Posted October 6, 2014 Here is your AX5 with TC and 4.10-4.11 axles. http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/pts/4698478167.html
skigots Posted October 7, 2014 Author Posted October 7, 2014 Alright cool. thanks for all the help. Looks like its gonna take even longer than originally thought. will update when possible
skigots Posted October 9, 2014 Author Posted October 9, 2014 trans and TC from 2.8 would work??? if so he has one of those as well
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