Topic: 3rd engine's the charm?

[stan98tj]

With an LJ, you'll have a 4.0L which might be all you really need.  I agree that the additional space is nice and would make swapping drivetrain much easier.  Not to mention, you can transfer much of what you have to the new platform.

The difference between a 32RH and a AW4 is only 1" so I doubt you'd have any issues even with a SWB.  With a 42RLE, I wouldn't bother swapping in a AW4 anyway.  I think I read somewhere the 42RLE is 30" so 5" more then a AW4.

Also have you got any confirmation on when/if Cody4x4 will have an AW4 kit available?  Are they even working on it?  I'd make sure they're not stringing you along.

So I've decided on my final course of action. Swap in warrantied 4cyl, wheel the jeep this summer. Then look for an LJ. Swap over my axles/suspension to LJ and swap LJ axles to my TJ. Then sell the TJ. The diesel swap will happen some point but i want engine power.