Skorpyo Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 So I've searched all around and haven't found a direct answer to this. I've just bolted in the AX15 I'm swapping into my 89 MJ and the shifter is not lined up under the tranny hump opening. I understand now that the bell housing on the AX is longer and that's why but I assume it was only marginally longer and the shifter would still bolt up. Now it appears that the opening would be extended for the shifter to fit. Can anyone who has done this swap provide feedback on if I'm doing this wrong or if this is expected and what hey did to make it fit? I'm just concerned about clearance for the shifter and eventual console. See photo for how far back the shift tower is in the opening: TIA! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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onlyinajeep726 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 It's lined up correctly, believe it or not. I've done two of these swaps, and it looked wrong initially to me as well. Reaching the back two bolts for the shift tower is a little less than desirable, but as far as the shifter itself goes, it will not hit the edge of the opening and will line up fine with the console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorpyo Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Thanks for the confirmation. After working through the gears I could tell it would be alright to shift and I was able to bolt up the tower while the tranny was down which was easiest to do for the rear driver side one by accessing it through the 4wd opening. Since I'm swapping in a 97+ center console I'll have to mod it to fit the shift boot anyways since it's an auto console. I did find a video on how to do that. Thanks for the feedback and help! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_rugal Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 cut a little of the floor? what could happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorpyo Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 cut a little of the floor? what could happen... I was thinking I might have to initially, but since the surround mounts to the floor opening I'm going to avoid removing any metal I don't need to. After checking I'm quite sure that @onlyinajeep726 is right and it should be just fine the way it is. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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