flipped 231

[BrettM]

man I wish I knew this a couple months ago before putting the Tera HD SYE in my XJ.

Please tell me that 90 XJ AW4 transmissions don't have the 23 spline output?

nope, 90 was the last year of 21 spline

 

[WNC Custom Jeeps]

90 AW4 is indeed a 21 spline output. 91 began use of 23 splines on AW4's.

 

[davidt]

of course it would be lots easier. Use the existing axle shafts-- move left to right and vice versa, then cut out the old tube, put new in, and you're done.

I've seen people do this in their garage. "Ya just gotta want it".

Heck- I can't see it costing anywhere near $500 if you have a shop do it. It's a little grinding, a little cutting of new tube, and a little welding. I honestly think that if you're not shy of a grinder you can get out of it for less than $300.

- and another thing-- how are you planning to attach the 300 to the XJ Tranny? The bolt patterns for the two 'cases aren't the same last time I checked, and I don't believe the spline count is the same either.

Anybody have any real experience with this? That is just a guess, and to be honest with you way over my level of welding. As was stated before, dana 300s can be had for relatively cheap.

 

[old_man]

Around here if you look you can normally find a drivers drop D44 High Pinion for around $200-$300. That's a cheap price to cut the headaches in my book. Either way, have fun and take lots of pix for us to see.

 

[Iminocca]

90 AW4 is indeed a 21 spline output. 91 began use of 23 splines on AW4's.

This doesn't mean you can't use your '90 AW4, just means you have to spend more money.
http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/kit_153_aw4.htm

 

[burntkat]

This doesn't mean you can't use your '90 AW4, just means you have to spend more money.
http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/kit_153_aw4.htm

Which is why I stayed with the 231, anyway....