Clutch, pilot bearing, rear main seal

[rylee144]

I have a 4.0, 2wd, and a 5 speed. I have an ax15 to swap in as i do my 4x4 swap. Will the fly wheel and torque converter I currently have still work or will I need different ones?

[eaglescout526]

Torque converter and a flywheel? Torque converters are for auto trans and are a big hulking metal doughnut full of jelly(ATF). Auto trans use whats known as flexplates and manual trans have a flywheel with the clutch and pressure plate. Perhaps your mistaking the pressure plate and clutch combo for a torque converter?

[rylee144]

I don't have any idea what I'm talking about, sadly. I just some some transmissions I thought ah crap i don't have that and thought I was going to have to spend money. 

[rylee144]

I have a feeling I'm missing some parts for my swap

[jdog]

what do you have?

 

[rylee144]

Currently is the 4.0 with a 2wd 5 speed transmission. I have a ax15 to go in and thought my existing "guts" were still usable. Other than what's currently being ran in my truck just the transmission and t case

[rylee144]

I'll go get some photos to add after my kiddo goes to bed

[87MJTIM]

Since you have the AX15, (I guess it is a 4wd model) you need a transfer case.  Make sure it is 23 spline input shaft.  An earlier tcase that went with the BA10 has 21 splines and won't fit with the AX15.

 

The flywheel you have will work fine.

 

Do you have the bell housing for the trans?  Is it internal or external slave cylinder?  That will affect hydraulic system you get.

 

Not sure if the trans is set up for internal or external?  Look at the front.  Surrounding the input shaft is a plate (bearing retainer).  Is the sleeve over the input shaft short (~1") or long (~3").  The longer bearing retainer is for the external slave cylinder.

 

Do you have the proper cross member for the trans?  and the trans mounting bracket?

[rylee144]

[rylee144]

No trans mount bracket or cross member

[87MJTIM]

Just now, rylee144 said:

 

External! Perfect?

 

BTW - judging from the tip, you will need a pilot bearing that would fit 74 CJ5 with a 304" engine.

[rylee144]

[rylee144]

I'll add pilot bearing, cross member and trans mount bracket to the list of parts to order

[87MJTIM]

 I swapped from a BA10 to an AX15 several years ago.  I remember all the parts I needed.

 

Did the tcase come with the shift linkage?

[rylee144]

No. I was given a ratty one but I think I'll get a new one. I'll need to buy the external  slave cylinder too?

[87MJTIM]

Yes.  I have purchased this:

 

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1382128&cc=1180213&jsn=856&_nck=ZExt1ysfqhqWnq%2BEvUNdS3Txyey60IDtnjPWF5UU9J0BWQv7pvqZbkEUk86%2BAYIhteHnM8iYlR4ebKH3uRnjZxcDb0o67mtPZBCV8ZwaYy9iATWCyKzrWw6zMoVZjeRvj6PPTkpMNTx95f9DaD7HdXOK3NBSaOc405yvcWxQAj5x6%2B5Zs%2FXQVizs%2F8emZNwVXMFNavEZjDi2LQQFoWloc8ScKPSEC3HSeLnRHye8icso1SEmYkCR018M%2FE6Awt8A5FYKrr7MGN5%2BFrW4OkIbjLQHeTJACesL%2BmLy9rWOab%2BrYUe3BnQikb6hLuN4yGvtMPhT5EU78RGOUuu2FByiMOzVmuh%2FAlf5

 

Here is the pilot bushing:

 

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=221655&cc=1309452&jsn=925&_nck=ZExt1ysfqhqWnq%2BEvUNdS3Txyey60IDtnjPWF5UU9J0BWQv7pvqZbkEUk86%2BAYIhteHnM8iYlR4ebKH3uRnjZxcDb0o67mtPZBCV8ZwaYy9iATWCyKzrWw6zMoVZjeRvj6PPTkpMNTx95f9DaD7HdXOK3NBSaOc405yvcWxQAj5x6%2B5Zs%2FXQVizs%2F8emZNwVXMFNavEZjDi2LQQFoWloc8ScKPSEC3HSeLnRHye8icso1SEmYkCR018M%2FE6Awt8A5FYKrr7MGN5%2BFrW4OkIbjLQHeTJACesL%2BmLy9rWOab%2BrYUe3BnQikb6hLuN4yGvtMPhT5EU78RGOUuu2FByiMOzVmuh%2FAlf5

[rylee144]

Thanks! I'll add links to the stuff I locate to buy so I can double check its correct, the bracket and cross member 

[rylee144]

Is this the Transmission mount I need?

https://www.quadratec.com/p/fairchild-industries/transmission-mount-eep-cherokee-xj-comanche-mj?gclid=CjwKCAiA_Kz-BRAJEiwAhJNY77J7eKHqytHmtDCV0LbbvhgnEDdOYrm2QzhM8cmu3kjDyZ2ZlUffRBoCkHoQAvD_BwE

[rylee144]

Cross member I should get?

Are they not available new?

This looks used.

 

https://deadjeep.com/products/87-01-cherokee-xj-ax15-manual-transmission-crossmember-support-skid-plate

[87MJTIM]

That one looks abused. It does look like the correct one. 
 

the price seems high, though 

[rylee144]

Can a guy get a new one?

[87MJTIM]

I don’t think so. 
 

are there JY near you?  Be on the lookout for an XJ with a manual. It can be 2 or 4 wd. 

[rylee144]

This one says it fits but doesnt say what trans it will take

 

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/omix-ada-transmission-crossme-s-52002328/11696862-p?c3ch=PLA&c3nid=11696862-P

[rylee144]

If a 2 or 4 wheel drive xj will work how come my current one won't?

[87MJTIM]

Was yours originally an AX15?

 

The BA10 was the trans Jeep used from 87 to mid-89.  Since yours is an 88, I guessed it was a BA.  If you have a 2wd AX15, the crossmember and trans mount should fit.