andrewmp6

Find a wrecked xj or one with a blown motor buy the whole thing and use all the parts you can off it and scrap the rest.

salad

Part time lights work on XJs??

No electrical required lol

Turbo X_J

What light?
where?
I just look at where the lever is.

At first I thought this thread was gonna be

wanna-be-a-wheeler

So the stock ecu and tcu will work ?

salad

Yes... Lol

Jeeps are not that complicated. The difference between 2WD and 4WD transmissions is the output shaft and a tail extension housing to support it.

Crash_Course

Subbed, because I'm still toying with the idea of doing this to mine.

Also, I think we should start a '96 XJ club/support group.

wanna-be-a-wheeler

I've got a line on a 94 it's 4x4 will this stuff work for me ?
And if not I have a Chrysler 8.25 what front axles will work for me ?

salad

Yep, should.

What you need to verify is:

- Transmission is compatible. See here for the AW4: http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1053970
- Gear ratios of axles are the same (all 4.0L AW4s shipped with 3.55:1 post-1988)
- Drive shaft must be matched to the axle and year transfer case

So if this 1994 is a 4.0L AW4 XJ, the transmission will work with your 1996's TCU. It would have either a D35 or ****ty 27-spline C8.25 with 3.55:1 ratio. If it has a D35 and you want to use your existing C8.25, you'll need to lift your XJ, or the DS will be too long and bottom out the slip yoke. Otherwise you must stick with the D35.

wanna-be-a-wheeler

I appreciate all the responses . My xj is lifted 3" on 31s. How do I find out the gear ratio of my rear end ? And the 94 turned out to be a bust . Will keep this thread updated and post again soon when I find another suitable donor .

Turbo X_J

^
If you pull the cover (might as well change the stink lube anyway) it's stamped on the ring gear.

wanna-be-a-wheeler

Going to pick up everything tomorrow off a 96 . Guys selling me the tranny tcase linkage drive shafts and front axle for 330 is that a good deal . Anything else I need ? And what maintenance should I do to these parts prior to install ?

MonacaYankee

Ujoints, ball joints, axle seals,

andrewmp6

And the front brakes if the axle has sit out in the weather for a while.