I have a running motor with less than 100k on it out of a year 2000 XJ (in fact i have the whole wrecked XJ) and want to swap the motor it into my 87.
The 2000 model is a 2wd so thanks to the info from this board i know its not really practical to use it due to the output/tail shaft. With that in mind i am going to need to get a new transmission and 231 transfer case.
As i plan on using the harness and computers from the 2000, so what years transmissions will be "bolt in and plug and play"? i have found one for sale that says its for 99-2000-2001, will that bolt in and plug into the harness from the 2wd without any really issues?
Also this 99-2001 transmission will have a 23 spline output shaft right? What year did they change over to the 23 spline output shaft (from 21) and i am guessing that any 231j after that year should fit correct?
I am having to buy this in bits and parts as i just dont have the funds to buy that tranny and the t-case at the same time.
Is there anything else i should be thinking of or planning on before i do this swap?
Thanks as always in advance for the help, you guys here on :: keep my XJ on the road and trails!
Thanks!
Dave
Ps Happy New Year!
The 2000 model is a 2wd so thanks to the info from this board i know its not really practical to use it due to the output/tail shaft. With that in mind i am going to need to get a new transmission and 231 transfer case.
As i plan on using the harness and computers from the 2000, so what years transmissions will be "bolt in and plug and play"? i have found one for sale that says its for 99-2000-2001, will that bolt in and plug into the harness from the 2wd without any really issues?
Also this 99-2001 transmission will have a 23 spline output shaft right? What year did they change over to the 23 spline output shaft (from 21) and i am guessing that any 231j after that year should fit correct?
I am having to buy this in bits and parts as i just dont have the funds to buy that tranny and the t-case at the same time.
Is there anything else i should be thinking of or planning on before i do this swap?
Thanks as always in advance for the help, you guys here on :: keep my XJ on the road and trails!
Thanks!
Dave
Ps Happy New Year!