dkroll Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 I am not sure what was in the 1988 Comanche (tranny wise) when I got it years ago. Since then, I got a 1998 wrangler AX15 with an external clutch, bell housing and everything. I am also using a np231 transfer case. The problem I have is that once all is in, the shifter hole (for lack of a true term) seems to be too far back for the opening in the floor board. Truly, what are my options without cutting up my floorboard - I spent too much time restoring my floorboards AND I want to install an original console with it in a good position for that. Can this be done with minimal effort?????? HELP THANKS!!!
Megadan Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Stock trans should have been a BA10/5. I have a 1988 and did the AX-15 swap utilizing a Hurst core short shifter for an XJ/MJ. It was a little tight to the body, but not close enough to cause issues. Not sure if they slightly changed the shifter hole for the years that had the AX-15, but even if they did...Mine worked out fine.
Megadan Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 You mean Hurst shifter, si? Hurst Core shifter. Similar, but the shifter is made by a company that is licensed to use the hurts shifter core design in it's products. Comes with a hurst knob and everything, just not a true 100% hurst shifter.
HOrnbrod Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Cool - never knew they existed. :thumbsup: http://core-shifters.com/
mjeff87 Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 There are different trans tunnel cover plates for each type of transmission. They screw to the floor, easy swap/install....but you have to remove the carpeting/cargo mat to access all of the screw holes. Here's an example, AX5 on left, AX15 (the one you need) on right: Image Not Found Jeff
ggcnash Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 There are different trans tunnel cover plates for each type of transmission. They screw to the floor, easy swap/install....but you have to remove the carpeting/cargo mat to access all of the screw holes. Here's an example, AX5 on left, AX15 (the one you need) on right: Image Not Found Jeff Good to know
Megadan Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 I do know that the 4x4 BA10 and AX-15 shifter locations weren't that far off from each other, but I suppose you could easily get one from an XJ in the junkyard as well if you needed to. I completely forgot about that plate. :doh:I used the plate from the BA10 with mine, but the boot itself required a bit of finess to work with the hurst shifter body. Not sure how it would be with a factory shifter.
Crash Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Is this the shifter you have? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Core-Hurst-shifter-1989-1999-Jeep-Cherokee-Comanche-6-cyl-w-AX15-5-speed-/281751911409?hash=item4199b8fbf1&vxp=mtr I do know that the 4x4 BA10 and AX-15 shifter locations weren't that far off from each other, but I suppose you could easily get one from an XJ in the junkyard as well if you needed to. I completely forgot about that plate. :doh:I used the plate from the BA10 with mine, but the boot itself required a bit of finess to work with the hurst shifter body. Not sure how it would be with a factory shifter.
Megadan Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 That's the one, but when I bought mine they were on sale for about $175 off of their website. It seems they don't actually sell any from the site any more and just sell through e-bay. I could be wrong though.I really love it. The shifter position is worlds better than the BA-10/5 shifter, and the throws are much shorter, but not ridiculously short.
dkroll Posted July 17, 2015 Author Posted July 17, 2015 A picture is a thousand words...I can't seem to post my picture. I will find a teenager to help, photo soon.
Megadan Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 A picture is a thousand words...I can't seem to post my picture. I will find a teenager to help, photo soon. If you have a photobucket account upload it there and copy the IMG tag. If you don't have a photobucket account, open one (it's free) and then do that whole upload and IMG link thing. www.photobucket.com
xjrev10 Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I cut my floor when I did my nv3550 swap and core shifter install. Maybe 1/2" or so for clearance
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