AW4 vs A500SE/42RE

[omega_rugal]

is the 42RE better, worse or similar to the AW4? the reason is there`s a grand cherokee (ZJ) i can get for cheap, it also has a 4.0 HO and runs pretty well, the interior is in very bad shape but the rest is good, if i were to get it i plan to have it as a donor for the MJ, engine tranny and whatever fits

 

any site i can find more data on this tranny?

[Minuit]

Compared to the AW4, the 42RE is made out of tissue paper. They tend to die very often. Don't bother.

[omega_rugal]

really? oh well at least i got a good 4.0 to play with... and some good tires...

[1989 comanche mj]

Yep aw4 is way better than all the chrysler made trannys.  Chrysler still doesn't make good trannys.

[omega_rugal]

anything else i can use from the ZJ besides the engine? or are these just turds with wheels?

[Green Mesa XJ]

If it has rear disc brakes those are a good swap.

 

 

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[Crash]

You can use the front axle shafts as spares if they are in decent shape. Drive shafts, at least the front may work or you co ld sell it to someone who needs a certain length shaft

[omega_rugal]

If it has rear disc brakes those are a good swap.

 

has rear disk brakes but is a Dana 35, not swapping my 44 for it just for the brakes, unless the 44 breaks somehow

 

it`s a 2wd so no front axle... again only if my current one breaks...

[Green Mesa XJ]

I think they'll fit with a little trimming.

How'd you get so lucky to find a Dana 44?

 

 

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[omega_rugal]

luck, came with it... some PO must have swappedit thought...

[HOrnbrod]

Yep aw4 is way better than all the chrysler made trannys.  Chrysler still doesn't make good trannys.

 

The 727 Torqueflite was one of the best AT's ever made. It couldn't be killed, and is still used today.