Hi,
I want to find out if I can do this myself. I have a 2000, AW4, 4.5" lift and 32" tires. Was looking into re-gearing and then came across some info on swapping a manual. I am thinking that this could be a decent compromise as I've always liked manual transmissions anyway. There's a very nice write-up.
I have the AX-15 already, it's internal slave (I know), and gathering the parts I need.
In any case, I will try and document the steps in this thread when I do it.
A couple things first:
I have an NP242 and will possibly get a 231 in case the 242 doesn't work out well. I do like the full-time 4x4 and think it actually works well despite its simplicity, but I suspect the center differential will create slack in the driveline even in 2wd. Anyone have any experience with that?
Another question which I couldn't find an answer for: can I keep my current crossmember? I will be swapping the mounting plate (between rubber mount and transmission itself, I see it's offset) but what is the difference between the manual and auto for the crossmember itself?
Cheers
I want to find out if I can do this myself. I have a 2000, AW4, 4.5" lift and 32" tires. Was looking into re-gearing and then came across some info on swapping a manual. I am thinking that this could be a decent compromise as I've always liked manual transmissions anyway. There's a very nice write-up.
I have the AX-15 already, it's internal slave (I know), and gathering the parts I need.
In any case, I will try and document the steps in this thread when I do it.
A couple things first:
I have an NP242 and will possibly get a 231 in case the 242 doesn't work out well. I do like the full-time 4x4 and think it actually works well despite its simplicity, but I suspect the center differential will create slack in the driveline even in 2wd. Anyone have any experience with that?
Another question which I couldn't find an answer for: can I keep my current crossmember? I will be swapping the mounting plate (between rubber mount and transmission itself, I see it's offset) but what is the difference between the manual and auto for the crossmember itself?
Cheers