tgoff
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Well apparently the old 2.5L with 33x12.50 is just too much for the AX-5 so it decided to let go on the freeway in 5th gear. So if you have a AX-5 equipped XJ or other Jeep be very afraid of it giving out on you. My XJ AX-5 had 225,000 but most of those were easy grocery getter miles and it had been running Redline MT-90 for the last 5 years. I am hoping the AX-15 will be enough transmission for the 2.5L up to 35" tires and I did not even contemplate swapping in another AX-5.
For background information on this swap I referenced the threads from other sites listed below. My goal is to gather all the information in one spot easily accessible. All this information should be applicable to all Jeeps equipped with the AMC designed 2.5L backed by the AX-5.
http://porc.purdue.org/Forums/viewtopic/t=5748/postdays=0/postorder=asc/start=40.html
http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/articles/ax15swap.php
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=181361&highlight=ax5+ax15
Ok I have some part numbers for those interested in starting the swap. This is all applicable to my '86 XJ swap and are just parts for the transmission swap. I have yet to deal with the crossmsmber details. You will need a 23 spline input NP231 or other Jeep T-Case to bolt up behind the AX-15.
For both INTERNAL and EXTERNAL Slave AX-15
96-98 Dodge Dakota bellhousing from 2.5L
Clutch Disc 84 Camaro 4 cyl 4 speed --- Centerforce P/N 383824 or Autozone P/N CP4198
Clutch Throughout Bearing --- NAPA P/N BRGN4093
Pressure plate --- Keep your stock 2.5L pressure plate for your year
Flywheel --- Get your resurfaced or buy a new for your year 2.5L
Clutch Slave --- Dodge Dakota 96 NAPA P/N UP360045
Clutch Line --- makes it easy to hook up to Jeep master cylinder to Dakota slave Advanced Adapters P/N 716130TJ + 716130H (call them at 805 238 7000 for your application)
Pilot Bushing --- Advanced Adapters P/N 716167 for .750" OD input shaft tip. If smaller .60" OD then reuse stock. Measure the AX-15 with calipers to find out.
T-Case Linkage --- Stock linkage from an AX-15 equipped XJ or NOVAK SK2X
Clutch Shift Fork --- See factory part numbers below if your external slave AX-15 did not come with the throughout bearing linkage
For INTERNAL SLAVE AX-15. You need these parts to convert the AX-15 to external slave.
4636 382 ----- Front bearing retainer (this part can be had from partsmike.com for less $$$ than the dealer but it is still $$$.)
5252 053 ----- Seal front bearing (got it from the dealer its cheap)
5210 7555 ----- Clutch release fork (relatively cheap around $20 from dealer)
5208 7542 ----- Clutch release pivot (cheap from dealer or may come on the Dakota Bellhousing)
For background information on this swap I referenced the threads from other sites listed below. My goal is to gather all the information in one spot easily accessible. All this information should be applicable to all Jeeps equipped with the AMC designed 2.5L backed by the AX-5.
http://porc.purdue.org/Forums/viewtopic/t=5748/postdays=0/postorder=asc/start=40.html
http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/articles/ax15swap.php
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=181361&highlight=ax5+ax15
Ok I have some part numbers for those interested in starting the swap. This is all applicable to my '86 XJ swap and are just parts for the transmission swap. I have yet to deal with the crossmsmber details. You will need a 23 spline input NP231 or other Jeep T-Case to bolt up behind the AX-15.
For both INTERNAL and EXTERNAL Slave AX-15
96-98 Dodge Dakota bellhousing from 2.5L
Clutch Disc 84 Camaro 4 cyl 4 speed --- Centerforce P/N 383824 or Autozone P/N CP4198
Clutch Throughout Bearing --- NAPA P/N BRGN4093
Pressure plate --- Keep your stock 2.5L pressure plate for your year
Flywheel --- Get your resurfaced or buy a new for your year 2.5L
Clutch Slave --- Dodge Dakota 96 NAPA P/N UP360045
Clutch Line --- makes it easy to hook up to Jeep master cylinder to Dakota slave Advanced Adapters P/N 716130TJ + 716130H (call them at 805 238 7000 for your application)
Pilot Bushing --- Advanced Adapters P/N 716167 for .750" OD input shaft tip. If smaller .60" OD then reuse stock. Measure the AX-15 with calipers to find out.
T-Case Linkage --- Stock linkage from an AX-15 equipped XJ or NOVAK SK2X
Clutch Shift Fork --- See factory part numbers below if your external slave AX-15 did not come with the throughout bearing linkage
For INTERNAL SLAVE AX-15. You need these parts to convert the AX-15 to external slave.
4636 382 ----- Front bearing retainer (this part can be had from partsmike.com for less $$$ than the dealer but it is still $$$.)
5252 053 ----- Seal front bearing (got it from the dealer its cheap)
5210 7555 ----- Clutch release fork (relatively cheap around $20 from dealer)
5208 7542 ----- Clutch release pivot (cheap from dealer or may come on the Dakota Bellhousing)
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