Preparing for an AX-15 swap

[mjcatz]

I recently acquired an AX-15 transmission and want to swap out my current BA-10/5 for it. I don't have any donor parts from the original vehicle, so I need to make sure I purchase all the correct components.

 

If I purchase this adapter, I should be able to use the existing x-member and mount, correct?

http://www.advanceadapters.com/products/716007--nv3550--ax15-crossmember-mount-kit-for-jeep-yj-wranglers/

 

And I know the 4wd shift linkage is different, so I'll need something like this?

http://www.advanceadapters.com/products/715545--transfer-case-shifter-bracket-jeep-np231/

 

The X-15 was pulled from a '92 XJ, so I believe I should be ok with the existing hydraulic throwout bearing (I believe '93 and later need the external slave cylinder).

 

I'm placing it in a 1989 MJ, and from what I've read, the later BA-10/5 outputs could be either 21 or 23 spline, so I'm not sure if I need a new input gear for the t-case.

 

Also, is this the correct pilot bearing I would need?

http://www.advanceadapters.com/products/716164--pilot-bearing-750-id-x-1818-od/

[desertmike]

I used that pilot bushing but I think you need the .500 for that year AX15. I think the .750 shaft came out in 95/96?

[Swampy]

What engine do you have in your comanche?

[mjcatz]

19 minutes ago, Swampy said:

What engine do you have in your comanche?

It's the 4.0 I-6

[mjcatz]

The input shaft looks to be 0.750 exactly, so the pilot bearing I had listed should be the correct one.

[Swampy]

It should be. I don't know how to read that scale so I can't verify. But as far as that mount goes I though I would be able to use it as well but the answer is no. A lot of the trucks are different from one another and i was able to put put the rubber mount on the bottom of the ax15 and get it into the front 2 crossmember holes without any modification 

[mjcatz]

Yeah, calipers aren't too straightforward, but because it's exactly .750, you just read off the zero on the right. If it aligned with another number, that would just indicate a fraction, like .755.

 

And you're implying that the mount is hit-or-miss, and it may fit perfectly, but could also need modification?