Jake
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- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
Found an 1989ish vintage Jeep XJ in EXCELLENT condition and need to know how much $$$ it would take to convert the 2X to a 4X. How difficult is the conversion? Any advice is appreciated!!!!
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XJ 2X2 Conversion
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JeepFreak21
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- Location
- Cameron Park, CA
well, I can imagine the 2x2 version would be a lot more fabing than even the 2x4 version
JeepFreak21
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- Location
- Cameron Park, CA
but seriously... you would need:
a transfer case $150
a front axel $120
a front driveline $50
and you may need a new tranny for $300
Never done it, but that's a general idea
a transfer case $150
a front axel $120
a front driveline $50
and you may need a new tranny for $300
Never done it, but that's a general idea
Static-XJ
NAXJA Member #492
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- Colorado Springs
ExtremeMopar said:
Easiest way is to get the tranny, t-case, driveshafts, and front axle from a junked 4wd XJ. It's a big project, but you'll learn a ton about your new drivetrain by doing all the work yourself.
- Location
- Terra Firma
Don't forget the linkage for the transfer case. And don't forget that the 4WD setup will move the rear output back quite a bit, so in addition to needing a front drive shaft you'll also need a different rear drive shaft.
- Location
- NC Sandhills
If the 89 has a 5 speed, it probably is a Peugot (21 spline), and I'd not bother with converting it...you could however sell that tranny and put the $$$ towards a 23 spline AX15/T-case from a 91+
Even the AW4 auto's went from 21 to 23 spline somewhere around '90.
Extreme, Static, and Eagle summed it up well. John B did this conversion a while back, so he might know some other pointers.
Even the AW4 auto's went from 21 to 23 spline somewhere around '90.
Extreme, Static, and Eagle summed it up well. John B did this conversion a while back, so he might know some other pointers.
Jake
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- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
If only it was a 4X4
John B,
I was told you may have completed a TJ 2X conversion. True? If so, I found a 1990ish (did'nt take note as I wrote it off after finding it was a 2X). Jeep TJ in PERFRCT condition w/ only 50K miles for $5K. My question is it costly to turn the machine into a 4X4? I would lift the vehicle anyway so the front end would be out during the process! Would the existing tranny (Auto) bolt up w/ a transfercase? would the transfercase line up with factory boltholes (frame the same as a 4X4)? Any input you have with cost and/or ease is appreceated!!!
Thanks Jake
John B,
I was told you may have completed a TJ 2X conversion. True? If so, I found a 1990ish (did'nt take note as I wrote it off after finding it was a 2X). Jeep TJ in PERFRCT condition w/ only 50K miles for $5K. My question is it costly to turn the machine into a 4X4? I would lift the vehicle anyway so the front end would be out during the process! Would the existing tranny (Auto) bolt up w/ a transfercase? would the transfercase line up with factory boltholes (frame the same as a 4X4)? Any input you have with cost and/or ease is appreceated!!!
Thanks Jake
- Location
- NC Sandhills
a TJ 2 wheel drive??? Never heard of one, is it imported or home made from someone stealing the TJ front ax and replacing with XJ 2x front?
In any case, if it exists, the same mods would apply (add 4x4 tranny -or rear case& output parts, t-case/linkage/lever, driveshafts) & have fun.
In any case, if it exists, the same mods would apply (add 4x4 tranny -or rear case& output parts, t-case/linkage/lever, driveshafts) & have fun.
Jake
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
Thank You!!!
All,
Thanks for the great information thus far. My questions are answered, and given your response I am off today to buy the retarded (2X2) XJ. I'll report back on how the conversion goes and will likely use this forus as a sounding board.
Jake
All,
Thanks for the great information thus far. My questions are answered, and given your response I am off today to buy the retarded (2X2) XJ. I'll report back on how the conversion goes and will likely use this forus as a sounding board.
Jake
rock*crawler
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- reno, nv
Re: Thank You!!!
it's 2x4 not 2x2.
Jake said:All,
Thanks for the great information thus far. My questions are answered, and given your response I am off today to buy the retarded (2X2) XJ. I'll report back on how the conversion goes and will likely use this forus as a sounding board.
Jake
it's 2x4 not 2x2.