AX15 Tranny Woes

OK, I have been fighting tranny trouble for awhile now.. need to get this fixed. I have a 94 with the 4.0 and AX15 (5 speed manual). Unless I double clutch, it grinds when upshifting to 2nd and 3rd. NEVER downshifting, only upshifting. Every bad syncro I have ever had in a car/truck affected both, and usually downshifting even more, so this has me perplexed. In addition, it seems as if the clutch is not ever fully disengaging. If I start it up and put it in first (clutch all the way in), I can hear and feel the driveshaft take up the slop in the drivetrain (audible "clunk"). Also, since I have a Lockright in the rear, I really notice the locker when pulling into a parking space even when I have the clutch all the way in. It will bang like crazy. If I pop it into neutral though, just the normal "click, click, click, click." Tranny experts help, this is getting old! Is it a clutch issue (hopefully)? I had the clutch done 2 years ago by some shop which is now out of business.... and I don't wonder why either :flamemad:
Thanks,
JP

Did you drain the fluid from teh tranny? See what it looks like? Color? particles?
ALso how many miles on the new clutch?

Since reverse is non-sychro, a clutch disengagement problem will usually show its ugly face when trying to engage reverse from neutral with some very noticable grinding noises.

pilot bearing ?

The fluid is good, not very old actually. Miles on clutch are about 60k now.. This clutch has about 5 Moab trips on it as well as a Rubicon run and many local runs. My gearing isn't optimal so the clutch does get some usage on hard trails. I am not a tranny guru by any means, but I have replaced a clutch or two. I am thinking about putting a Centerforce in and hopefully fixing the problem, but I am worried it may still be there afterwards and require some tranny repairs. All input/ideas are appreciated!!

Thanks,
JP

i think it may be a pilot bearing i have the same or close to the same problem and i didnt grease the pilot bearing and its the best i can come up with