Topic: AX-15 Swap?

[jwrape]

Let us know what you think of the inertia ring after you run it a while.

I have been running it for a couple months now maybe 3 months and love it. Especially in traffic. I don't have to give it gas to get going from a stop.
The first time I took it on the trail I literally bogged the motor down to 100 rpm's and was able to recover it. I was astonished how well it did. I love it. Great investment. Very easy to install as well.

[4WLift]

In respect to swaping the AX-5 for the AX-15,

is the Dakota 96-98 AX-15 the same as found in the Jeep?

In other words if I find the 97 Dakota 2.5L 4cl rwd pickup with tranny and bellhousing, is there any problem with using that Dakota tranny???

Provided I get the clutch plate, Tcase input, longer clutch line, extended driveline...

[jwrape]

In respect to swaping the AX-5 for the AX-15,

is the Dakota 96-98 AX-15 the same as found in the Jeep?

In other words if I find the 97 Dakota 2.5L 4cl rwd pickup with tranny and bellhousing, is there any problem with using that Dakota tranny???

Provided I get the clutch plate, Tcase input, longer clutch line, extended driveline...

I think I asked the same question at one point before I tried the conversion and someone commented that the Dakota AX15 is a little different in one way or another. Maybe a bolt pattern or somthing.
But as for the Bellhousing it is exactly the correct bolt pattern.

Hmmm, maybe the difference was the TCase or something. But it actually would make sense that the entire Dakota tranny and Tcase would work but I don't know. Maybe the driveshaft drop side was on the passenger side or something like that.

You might wanna check the pirate board and see if that Question has been asked before, I think it has.

[4WLift]

I think the answer is - the bolt patern on the tail of the Dakota transmission is off 6-7 degres. Drilling and taping a new patern is suposed to be possible. The shifter is also different.


Different question.

What 4 speed transmissions will fit in place of the AX-5 behind the 2.5L?

[Jeffy]

I think the answer is - the bolt patern on the tail of the Dakota transmission is off 6-7 degres. Drilling and taping a new patern is suposed to be possible. The shifter is also different.


Different question.

What 4 speed transmissions will fit in place of the AX-5 behind the 2.5L?

I believe that's the problem with the Dakota.  As for the other question, you could go with a SM420 or SM465.  I've heard a NP435 would work also but don't know how.

The SM420 and SM465 are simple because you can use a 2.8L S-10 bellhousing, from what I remember.  (Novak has a bellhousing already setup too.)  The SM465 replaced the SM420 so if you can't find one a 4.65 will work.

I've got a question too.  How do you 4wd Drift in a 2wd car?  And yes, I follow Drifting too... :wink:

[yellowta]

a 84' Camaro clutch disc, 95 YJ throw out bearing, NV4550 pilot bearing, a 95' YJ slave cylinder(external) 23 splin input shaft installed in you xfer case. rear DS shortened 2" and a little bit of time.

Why do you need a different clutch disc if you don't need a different pressure plate or throwout bearing (mine's a 2000, so I already have an external slave)?  I've got an nv3550, as well as a brand new sye and 23 spline input gear ready to go in. I'm looking for a bellhousing and whatever other little parts I need.