Knucklehead97 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Picking up an AX-15 Friday for 150$. Internal slave, 130k miles on it. I plan to use my current T-case, of course. How hard is changing the input shaft? And where can I get an input shaft for cheap? Other than those parts... What do I need? I want to use my current crossmember and add a spacer to the crossmember to account for the bigger size of the AX-15, how much of a spacer do I need to add and how should I mount the crossmember? I know theres a second set of mounting holes further back that you use, but are they threaded? I just changed my slave and clutch... literally JUST changed them. Should I change the slave again for any reason? Will my current driveshafts still work? Just a good walkthrough would be appreciated. I would search... but I've been up 27 hours and only can sleep 5 hours before work haha. I appreciate any replies, thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 BleepinJeeep on Youtube has a video about changing the input shaft. Plus, there are other videos about that. The drop is about 3/4". You will also need the mounting bracket. I do believe the BA will fit the AX. The holes are threaded. The drive shafts will work with no problems. I have an extra crossmember and mounting bracket I could sell. I painted the CM with Por15 so it will never rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 I'm a little tight on money right now, which is why I was planning to use my current crossmember with a drop to it. With a 92 will I need a different pilot bearing? If so, which one do I need? I have a lot of questions about this so I do it right the first time lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I think your existing PB will work. The change of the input shaft happened in 95 or later. I just installed a 98 AX15. I purchased the bushing for a 75 CJ5 304, per info I got on CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 I heard the change of PB was in 92? I'm thinking I may just find a new Tcase to save the trouble of taking mine apart... Will one from an AW4 work? And what year should I look for so I still have a cable driven speedo? I'm trying to get a mind of what all to order with this thing but geez, so much comes into factor with this swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit41 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I put a 95 ax15 and got a bushing machined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 A PB for the 304 V8 is only 7$ shipped on Rockauto. I have no problem buying it, just gotta figure out if I NEED it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 If I had to change the PB would this be the alignment tool that I need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 I will have to change the PB. They changed in 91. My three big questions are 1: if I get a newer TCase what will I have to do with it to make it work? Like how do I get my cable driven spedometer to work with an electric spedometer Tcase? 2: is that correct alignment tool? And 3: should I change my brand new slave cylinder again or leave it? Gotta get this parts list finished up haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I believe you can change the part on the tcase from electric to mechanical by swapping from old to new. For the alignment tool, you need to measure the ID of the PB with the OD of the tool. I don't believe you need to change the slave. You can keep the one you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 The bushing is .754 ID and the alignment tool is 3/4 so that alignment tool SHOULD work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Dang, the guy had already sold the Tcase. Time to start searching again. That sucks, he only wanted $100 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Dang, the guy had already sold the Tcase. Time to start searching again. That sucks, he only wanted $100 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepjeff859 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I just did a ax15 swap using a 1991 ax15 and it had the smaller input shaft, I was using a 1994 engine so I looked up the specs for a 1994 pilot bearing then the specs for the 1991 pilot and has to order a bearing from advanced adapters, then I just went to auto zone and was able to find a Ford clutch tool that was 10 spline and was the right diameter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepjeff859 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 http://comancheclub.com/topic/47697-ax15-for-40-swap/?fromsearch=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 That pilot bearing was weird looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit41 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I will have to change the PB. They changed in 91. My three big questions are 1: if I get a newer TCase what will I have to do with it to make it work? Like how do I get my cable driven spedometer to work with an electric spedometer Tcase? 2: is that correct alignment tool? And 3: should I change my brand new slave cylinder again or leave it? Gotta get this parts list finished up haha. The speedo is a direct swap. Just make sure it's seated all the way or it won't work. I just learned this today from first hand experience. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 The guy has an automatic 231 listed from a 91 for 150$. I'm going to try and pick it up too because the speedo would be cable still. An automatic Tcase will fit an AX-15 right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I believe 91 is electric, not cable. That was the first yr. of the Chrysler HO. I know, I had a 91 XJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 The guy has an automatic 231 listed from a 91 for 150$. I'm going to try and pick it up too because the speedo would be cable still. An automatic Tcase will fit an AX-15 right? If the spline count is correct it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Got the tranny. Going to have to weld on a new shift knob connector because they cut the original one off. It's from a rear ended Cherokee. Every gear spins with my hand at the speeds I would think it should. How do you perform a tranny flush? Some dirt got in the transmission because the whole that the shifter goes in had mud in it. Also it needs an output shaft seal, how do I change that? Picking up a 231 from a 91 auto Tuesday. Pictures next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Knucklehead97 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 where the seal goes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 weird hole on the bellhousing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 really dirty... sorry for the multiple posts. Phone wouldn't handle posting them all together. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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