I just told you. what you're suggesting, in this thread, SHOULDN'T be done.


the engine itself (longblock only) will work with any H.O. xj, mj, zj, yj, and early tj's.. just because this is true does not mean that things like the transmission or sensors will work inversely. some things like intake, exhaust, bracketry, etc. could be made to work with little to no real modification.

 

Diddnt say it was EASY, It can be done. Thats what he asked.

 

Sure it would be easier to buy a trans and just do that.

 

you're the one that suggested it in the first place. bad advice is worse than no advice.

 

 

Mis-information is the worst thing for people seeking advice on the forums.


You've been to my place. IIRC I was in the middle of making my black 97 into a 98 manual at the time. even that wasn't as simple to do correctly as people would think.

 

I can and will put in the wrench time. Maybe some people can't or wont.

 

Sure. I can, too. but I'd never do that. not because the time involved or the work is daunting...i've done jeep projects you'd cringe at, but always for sound reason.


there is absolutely zero reason to ever convert a 97+ down to a 96- system. ZERO. fenders, front clip, sure...understandable if those are the parts you have or can get to replace wrecked ones. otherwise, it is easily one of the worst ideas ever.

if you like the older styling, good on you. buy an older xj. nothing like owners depreciating the value of something by chopping and modifying the hell out of even the most basic systems on it.

 

And thats your opinion. Just like mine was. And I think owning a jeep, meas you can do what in the hell ever you want to with it. I think some things I see on jeeps are stupid, but they like it and its their jeep.

 

And looking back on it, im quite sure all the bad things ive seen on jeeps. Ive not called anyones jeep, or any jeep owner for that matter "stupid"

 

 

I wasnt agreeing or disagreeing with anyone.

Just alotta stuff being tossed out, thats all.
Yeah, thanks for your desperately needed input.

 

wow, thanks guys for all the helpful info...LOL

 

I diddnt think I was that off topic, the title was, 93 4x4 drivetrain into a 98 2x4. But I guess the real question is, are you going to look for the trans and t case from a 98, or try and use what you have. Im not sure how it works with junk yards around you, but here it seems like if they know you are using it to do offroading and such they charge more for the parts. For example I just bught a hp Dana 30 just for the gears. One place I called and asked for a hp Dana 30 with 4.10 gears and they wanted like 350 bucks. Next place i called, I just asked for an axle out of a 4x4 cherokee with a 4 banger, he said sure, 80 bucks. The places were like 2 miles from each other. So if you get a jy trans, shop around for a good deal.

 

Ok guys, shut up and tell me exactly what makes a 93 the ultimate drivetrain compared to a 98. I have a 97 that DOES NOT have the front tranny sensor but other than that I have the 29 spline 8.25, the 5 extra ft./lb of torque engine, the computer and wiring harness are all in one spot (like the oh so successful GM set up), and there aren't nearly as many MAP sensor problems or other stuff affiliated with broken vaccum lines so what exactly makes it lesser than a 93? I've had 2 94s and they didn't seem all that better than my 97