ax15 swap problems w/ RE long arm kit

87_jpchrk · Dec 29, 2005

I recently swapped in an ax-15 and installed a RE long arm kit and I am having an alignment issue with the shift linkage for the T/C. I used all the linkage parts from the 96 XJ donor vehicle and I am cant seem to figure out what to do about the drop in the alignment from the body to the t/c bracket. Do I need to fabricate a new bracket or is there a company that makes a drop bracket?

Any help would be appreciated, Thanks.

Brian

stupidfast · Dec 30, 2005

do the long arms have anything to do with it?

87_jpchrk · Dec 30, 2005

The long arm kit does change the position of the t/c. Rubicon has told me that they have never had any issue with this before. Am I just a rod or is this a common problem.

Brian

Kejtar · Dec 30, 2005

87_jpchrk said:
I recently swapped in an ax-15 and installed a RE long arm kit and I am having an alignment issue with the shift linkage for the T/C. I used all the linkage parts from the 96 XJ donor vehicle and I am cant seem to figure out what to do about the drop in the alignment from the body to the t/c bracket. Do I need to fabricate a new bracket or is there a company that makes a drop bracket?

Any help would be appreciated, Thanks.

Brian

You need the body side bracket from that jeep too: the aw4 bracket and ax15 bracket are different. Or just get a novak shifter.

87_jpchrk · Dec 30, 2005

Or just get a novak shifter.

Has anyone ever used this kit before? I have heard that it changes the position of 2WD towards the rear instead of forward. Nevermind " Searching does wonders" Thanks for all the help guys.

Brian

Kejtar · Dec 30, 2005

87_jpchrk said:
Has anyone ever used this kit before? I have heard that it changes the position of 2WD towards the rear instead of forward. Nevermind " Searching does wonders" Thanks for all the help guys.

Brian

it does reverse a shift pattern but when you get it, look at the piece that bolts onto the tcase: if you can make one like that with a different rotation of that cutout you will be able to flip it by 180 degrees so that you can restore original shifting pattern.

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