Agreen
NAXJA Forum User
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Simple question:
Is the output shaft of the 4wd AWD able to be swapped in a 2wd transmission?
I understand that I will have to completely disassemble the transmission to do this, which I'm comfortable with. I just don't want to dive in and try it out, only to find out that there's something different that prevents it.
Now, the reason I ask is that I have a really nice 2wd XJ, and I got a rolled 4wd XJ (same year and engine). Of course, I want to make mine a 4wd now. The 2wd transmission has no problems, but the 4wd trans slipped fairly bad. If I can get away with swapping the output shaft and tail housing, I can have a known good 4wd transmission, bolt on the transfer case, and have minimal down time.
I know it's more work than finding another 4wd AW4, which I'M OK WITH. I already have the parts. Either you spend time and less money, or more money and less time. I do things right, but I don't need to spend a lot to do it.
Is the output shaft of the 4wd AWD able to be swapped in a 2wd transmission?
I understand that I will have to completely disassemble the transmission to do this, which I'm comfortable with. I just don't want to dive in and try it out, only to find out that there's something different that prevents it.
Now, the reason I ask is that I have a really nice 2wd XJ, and I got a rolled 4wd XJ (same year and engine). Of course, I want to make mine a 4wd now. The 2wd transmission has no problems, but the 4wd trans slipped fairly bad. If I can get away with swapping the output shaft and tail housing, I can have a known good 4wd transmission, bolt on the transfer case, and have minimal down time.
I know it's more work than finding another 4wd AW4, which I'M OK WITH. I already have the parts. Either you spend time and less money, or more money and less time. I do things right, but I don't need to spend a lot to do it.