4x4 swap

[Muncher]

So I'm still trying to get a comanche but there's no really nice ones around me except one. The only problem with that one is that it's not a 4x4. How hard is a 4x4 and what do u need for it?

[Muncher]

It is also a column shift so I'm not sure if that would affect anything 

[Pete M]

you'll need the basics.  an appropriately geared front axle, a front driveshaft, a shorter rear driveshaft, 4wd trans, t-case, t-case shifter linkage and brackets.

 

frequently it's cheaper to buy a whole XJ to get what you need. (you'll still need a rear shaft because the XJ is too short)

 

 

 

now's the time to think about lift, re-gearing, etc. since you're taking everything apart anyway.

[jdog]

check the master project list in Petes signature, but yea not terrible to change and shouldn't be an issue with a column shift

[Muncher]

15 hours ago, jdog said:

check the master project list in Petes signature, but yea not terrible to change and shouldn't be an issue with a column shift

That's what I would hope cause I think I'd prefer a column shifter

[Muncher]

16 hours ago, Pete M said:

you'll need the basics.  an appropriately geared front axle, a front driveshaft, a shorter rear driveshaft, 4wd trans, t-case, t-case shifter linkage and brackets.

 

frequently it's cheaper to buy a whole XJ to get what you need. (you'll still need a rear shaft because the XJ is too short)

 

 

 

now's the time to think about lift, re-gearing, etc. since you're taking everything apart anyway.

I see a lot about the ax15 transmission swap to would that be better to do?

[Pete M]

that brings up the manual transmission vs automatic discussion.  only you can answer to what you would prefer to drive.  The AX-15 is the upgrade to the older Peugeot (ba-10/5) manual trans.  If you have an auto, that'd be the AW-4 and it's a fine transmission as-is.