MoparManiac
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Amherst, NH
Yes, what I meant was that the feet of the winch are right up against where the factory crossmember was?
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1986 MJ build/ questions
- Thread starter podm98c
- Start date
- Location
- Sandy,Oregon
There is a piece of 3/16" back there now but yes the foot is bolted to it.
Everyone I've seen like that they cut out the crossmember and push the winch forward an couple inches. I have everything to swap a 4.0l sitting in the shop but it looks like the crank pully won't clear the winch.
The other option is to rework the winch mount but I already have a 4.3l and all the wiring sitting in the shop as well.
Everyone I've seen like that they cut out the crossmember and push the winch forward an couple inches. I have everything to swap a 4.0l sitting in the shop but it looks like the crank pully won't clear the winch.
The other option is to rework the winch mount but I already have a 4.3l and all the wiring sitting in the shop as well.
- Location
- Rainy side of Washington
I have my winch mounted about 3.5" forward from where it'd be if I bolted it to a crossmember and there is a ton of space between it and the harmonic balancer. Not sure if it'd clear, but I wouldn't be at all surprised.
In fact I'd worry more about clearing the power steering box with the winch than the engine/belt path.
In fact I'd worry more about clearing the power steering box with the winch than the engine/belt path.
- Location
- Sandy,Oregon
It is almost touching the steering box. Even if I did get a 4.0l to fit in there I'm not sure how I would get the winch out.
MoparManiac
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Amherst, NH
My friend has his bolted behind the crossmember no problem with a 4.0. Pretty sure he has a decent amount of room behind the winch. Definitely enough to get it in and out, as he had to pull it to clock the clutch release.
- Location
- Sandy,Oregon
I guess I could take some more measurements. When I built the bumper I was pretty sure the 4.0l wouldn't fit, I had a late model XJ on my lift the other day and I was kinda comparing how it would fit and it looked like there was no way.
At this point I could go either way on the swap, I have both engines sitting there and all the wiring for the swap. It doesnt really matter which one I use, performance wise I think they are about the same.
At this point I could go either way on the swap, I have both engines sitting there and all the wiring for the swap. It doesnt really matter which one I use, performance wise I think they are about the same.
- Location
- Sandy,Oregon
I did some looking and if I move the control box and rework the winch box to allow the winch to be removed from the front I could make a 4.0 fit with just over an inch of clearance.
So I guess you guys were right and now I have some thinking to do.
So I guess you guys were right and now I have some thinking to do.
xj+rcks
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- New Hampshire
5.3!!! Do it.
podm98c
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- napoleon,ohio
sorry for the late post back guys been so busy with work lately just haven't had much time. So i actually changed the build plans for this jeep i'm dumping the 3.4 idea and actually plan on dropping a 3.0l Mercedes diesel in the truck. Either the om606 or om617 which ever i find first. Then making a adapter plate for a ax-15 at my work. I have kicked around so many different ideas for this jeep. I really think this is going to be just a cool swap to do and should turn some heads.
podm98c
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- napoleon,ohio
Ya what I was thinking, I'm excited about the build.Soon as I start it ill be putting a build thread up. 4bt swap would be awesome but it could be very pricey.
- Location
- WA state
I believe there is a MB XJ swap thread here somewhere. THat may help you in your venture.
there is a couple on Pirate
podm98c
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- napoleon,ohio
ya most of them i have seen where on pirate. It actually doesn't look like to bad of a swap to be honest. Biggest thing is gathering everything up i need for the swap. I know defiantly need a ax-15 and a np 231. A guy i work with has a Dana 44 and a 9in for sale to that i think i'm going to snatch up.
