Comanchemj86 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I have a 86 Comanche 2wd 2.5L with a ax4 tranny I want to swap in a ax5. I found a ax5 out of a 95 yj that was connected to a 2.5 4wd, will I have any problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 the new trans will clock your t-case up a bit. helps with ground clearance, but miiiiiight touch the floorboards. I have a TJ trans in mine and it clears (close, but clears), but others needed to hit the floorboards with a big hammer a couple times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Mesa XJ Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Could just swap the rear housing from the ax4 to the wrangler ax5 then the clocking would be correct. I'm assuming the ax4 & ax5 rear housing are the same. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 It takes 15 minutes to drill six holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanchemj86 Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 I was told the housing of the ax4 and ax5 are the same, is the yj 4wd ax5 designed differently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 an AX-4 and AX-5 are the same, if they come from the same vehicle. wranglers are a bit different in how they mount the t-case shifter and the clocking of the t-case (to clear the belly pan I think). wrangler up top, MJ/XJ below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanLemons Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 You can't swap the tail housings from both transmissions if one is 2wd and another is 4wd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Mesa XJ Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 As long are both 2wd or 4wd it should work and the rear cases could be swapped to maintain the correct clocking, or drill it. I never have good luck trying drill material like aluminum. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanchemj86 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 I'm confused will a transmission from a 4wd work in a 2wd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Mesa XJ Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 No. Well only if you have the skills to disassemble and swap the parts between them or hook up the transfer case with only the rear output connected. The 2.5 engine 4speed and 5 speed are interchangeable through many years MJ, XJ , YJ. The AX5 is a AX4 with fifth gear not that big a deal to use either one just match it to your drivetrain. Rear output in 4x4 is designed to bolt up the transfer case and then 2 wheel drive connect directly to the drive shaft so all of those output parts are different Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 are you converting to 4wd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanchemj86 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 No just want a 5 speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I bet if you dissasembled each one enough, you could build a 2wd 5spd to use. but I would keep looking for a 2wd one. car-part.com might be of help. just be sure to search for various years as I'm sure the part number changed now and again. if there's a pull-a-part.com near you, they list the cars with engine size (won't tell 2wd vs 4wd or even if the trans is still there, but it's a start) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanchemj86 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Thanks Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheDog Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Where are you located, I have a good AX-5 out of an 87 MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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