Complete conversion from manual to automatic tested fully before pulled. Even with the top up, driving it is a blast and with 4wheel drive, you arent limited to just the warmer months like. This is base diy conversion kit for 20072011 jeep wrangler jk when installing a gm ls gen iv series engine 200720 5. The jeep rolled out of the factory with an aw4 automatic transmission and 3. From 1997 the ax15 is the fivespeed manual transmission as carried over from the jeep yj. Can i convert my jeep wrangler with an automatic transmission. Jeep wrangler manual to automatic transmission conversion author. Can i convert my jeep wrangler with an automatic transmission to a manual.
Jeep wrangler manual to automatic transmission conversion keywords. It has been used in various gm cars and trucks over the years. The only thing i do not like about it, is the fact that it has an automatic transmission. Why tho, i got a rough quote from a custom shop, 6500 for used parts, 8500 for new. Jun 25, 2018 i am looking into converting my 1997 wrangler tj from manual to automatic transmission. The following is a stock like conversion of a really nice 5 speed 86 cj7 to an automatic. How to convert a manual shift cj to an automatic on the. Making the better choices in a transmission can determine the success, ease and affordability of the rest of the project. The 32rh three speed automatic transmission was used in 1992 to 1995 wrangler with 4. Rpmextreme base jeep jk ls conversion kit rpm extreme. Being able to remove doors and tops makes it so fun in the summer and trips to the beach.
Advance adapters transfercase adapter for sm240 to a np 23 spline transfercase. Jeep wrangler manual to automatic transmission conversion. Hemi jeep conversion getrag 238 6 speed manual transmission by mopar. If converting from automatic to manual in conjunction with your engine swap, note that the. Complete auto transmissions for 1999 jeep wrangler. Gm performance ls3 turnkey installation for the jeep tjlj wrangler. Stock transmissions used in jeeps from 1941 until present are covered in detail. As my jeep grew and i researched this more, i found that with the addition of big tires and lower gears, i didnt want to give up the overdrive gear that i had with my 5 speed manual. Bruiser jeep wrangler jk cummins diesel conversions. The stock transmission is upgraded to a gm performance 4l70e 4wheel drive automatic transmission which is adapted to the oem. Manual transmissions in comparison to automatic transmissions are less complicated.
Join thousands of other jeep fans as we tackle wrangler problems and more. If something were to go awry with your manual jeep wrangler transmission, itd be easier to fix than an automatic. Is it possible to convert to standard transmission. Jeep transmissions factory, swaps, conversions, identification. Jun 17, 2016 i am removing transmission and clutch from 1998 jeep wrangler tj had a helluva time with the top two bolts on the bell housing but finally got those two roundedoff devils to come off. Besides the fact he needs an auto because of injuries, he has a 2012 so the 5 speed auto s gearing is close to the same as the manual for that year. Just want to get some info if any of you know if the nv3550 bell housing bolt pattern the same as the 42rle if is a direct bolt on to the engine or if i need an. Manuals come with a higher, lower numerically, gear ratio 3. Dont forget to swap back to drive when youre done with the trail. Jeep wranglers hit the offroad trails and the city streets hard, and it pays to have linkage members capable of going the long haul. Jeep wrangler manual transmission parts keep your jeep wrangler transmission humming along with the help of manual transmission replacement and upgrade parts. Need to convert your manual transmission to an automatic transmission.
The jeep transmission pages cover stock jeep transmissions and transmission swaps in jeep vehicles. Please note although we have this listed as a 19972002 transmission conversion in order to do this on any other year besides 2000 we will need to source the correct year harness and ecm. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. My wrangler yj is the first vehicle that i have driven on a daily basis. Anyone who has driven a manual transmission in traffic knows how much fun this can be. Whether you end up with an automatic or a manual transmission in your wrangler, youll have to service it eventually. Dec 12, 2015 walk under of a 1997 tj with a 2008 5.
We offer a full lineup of gm performance ls3, hemi, and cummins turbo diesel engine conversion installations and doityourself kits for the jl, jk, and tj platform. You purchase the parts needed and do the swap in your garage at your own pace or until you run out of beer. Aug 27, 2015 shift the automatic transmission into drive d or the manual transmission into gear. Used jeep wrangler with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Complete auto transmissions for 1999 jeep wrangler for. Release the brake pedal and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. Overview of all the components and modifications viewed from under the jeep while it was on the hoist.
If you want a premium manual transmission for your jeep wrangler jk after the hemi swap process is complete, the mopar getrag 238 is the. So far as your conversion goes, i did converted my 97 from the same 5speed you have to the 32rh 3speed automatic transmission. Nv3550 5 speed replacing an automatic in jeep wrangler. Just want to get some info if any of you know if the nv3550 bell housing bolt pattern the same as the 42rle if is a direct bolt on to the engine or if i need an adapter. Even the engine side of the bellhousing is unique, so there are no junk yard bell housings to keep the cost of a swap down. The transmissions we are most often asked about by our customers include. S02e11 jeep wrangler transmission swap check out my how to channel. The turbo 350, aka th350, automatic transmission is a stout 3 speed automatic transmission. This mediumduty gearbox remained as the standard shift transmission in the sixcylinder wrangler through 1999. Jeep wrangler automatic vs manual transmission cj offroad. Pulled from a running and driving 2000 jeep wrangler tj 2. On the other hand, this conversion will make a your jeep drive more like a truck. Nov 20, 2011 rodney from wholesale automatics explains what is involved in converting a vehicle from manual to automatic something that is becoming more popular with some of the late model 4wds.
For the 2000 model year, jeep introduced the nv3550 fivespeed manual as a replacement for the ax15. This transmission was a clear improvement over the ba105 and as such, remained as the standard shift transmission in the sixcylinder wrangler through 1999. Even if youre just out running errands, cruising around in the summer with the top down is an instant vacation. S02e11 jeep wrangler transmission swap check out my. Choose from all gen iii hemi truck motors including manual and automatic transmission, vvt and nonvvt engines, with or without a supercharger.
Rocknob rawlings official major league baseball shift knob. Everytime ive looked up forums asking about it, every one just says to sell and get a new one. I recently bought a jeep wrangler, and it was such as good deal that i could not pass it up. This will explain how i managed to swap in an aw4 transmission from a 2001 cherokee into my 97 wrangler. But wanted to discuss with someone whos done this already. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for 1999 jeep wrangler when you shop the largest online selection at. We offer a few different options for installing a gm ls based engine into your jeep jk diy. I am looking into converting my 1997 wrangler tj from manual to automatic transmission. The 46rh four speed automatic transmission was used in 1993 to 1995 jeep grand cherokees with 5. The transmission should bolt right in, of course i. Bruiser also builds a full line of luxury offroad vehicles including the super cab, jk crew, and. The ax5 fivespeed manual transmission was standard with the 2.
Because it is a reliable, common, and short transmission, it is probably the best automatic transmission to swap in a short jeep such as a flat fender or cj5. They dont require a torque converter, valve bodies, or auxiliary coolers. This conversions maintains oem functionality of the instrument cluster and integrates the gm engine control module with the factory jeep systems. Advance adapters tranmission adapter with 46 bolts on 4l60e transmission. The transmission is central to any conversion, both physically and in terms of planning. Shut the engine off and place the ignition key into the unlocked off position. One reason is the 5 speed has overdrive and the 3 speed does not. Manual to automatic transmission conversion jeep wrangler forum. From articles ive read this doesnt sound too difficult. Bruiser conversions is the industry leader in fully integrated engine conversions for the jeep wrangler platform. An overview of the engines used in jeeps will get the transmission conversion ball rolling. So, after finally getting a 100% working lj with a successful auto to manual swap, i can really shed some. Convert your manual transmision to an automatic transmission. Tjljtj brute auto to manual conversion american expedition.
Even with the top up, driving it is a blast and with 4wheel drive, you arent limited to just the warmer months like other convertibles. It is a fairly common comment from interested parties to say i love that jeep but wish it was an automatic or i wish it was a stick shift. Nv3550 5 speed replacing an automatic in jeep wrangler with 4. Jk manual transmission upgrades are made easier with wrangler transmission kits.
Youll be able to meet friends, as well as get help repairing and upgrading your jeep. How to convert a manual shift cj to an automatic on the column. Now ive got the bell housing seized to the back of the engine, apparently the dowels are seized. Kits from trail gear and crown automotive have the rings, seals, gaskets, bearings, splines and other hardware to allow you to shift from hi to low gears, and to bulletproof your transmission. I will try and provide pictures for every step of the process and well as explanations. This package is for 6 cyl jeeps, if you have a 4 cyl automatic, you will need the kit nv3550 replacing a ax5, and we will need to add a flywheel to that kit. There are articles about various transmission swaps using both automatic and manual transmissions.
I highlighted stock like because i really dont like floor shift auto conversions as the aftermarket floor. Be sure to keep on top of your rigs maintenance or it just might inch too far in one direction and leave you with a more terrifying bill. This is a video series on how to swap a manual into your automatic jeep wrangler tj or lj. Converting a manual transmission to a 32rh automatic.
Thats the same transmission jeep used as its oe automatic transmission through 2002 and its a very rugged and dependable transmission so long as you dont flood it with water by crossing water that is too deep. Many tj swaps are likely destined to have automatic transmissions. Shop lowestpriced oem 2012 jeep wrangler parts from genuine parts catalog at. Autos, while usually less fun are a better transmission, and the old dogs tail of them being slushboxes used to be true, but there are far less variations between a manual and auto nowadays, faster on road and better offroad, comes down to preference. Manual transmission parts for jeep wrangler for sale ebay. There is one other popular 5 speed conversion for these jeeps. Used jeep wrangler with manual transmission for sale. Another reason is that for whatever reason, they prefer a stick. If you figure you can get something for your auto trans too 1500 bucks its not really that bad now is it. Show full signature 2010 dark charcoal pearl jeep wrangler sport s automatic. The nv 3550 is considered to be the best stick trans ever supplied with a jeep.
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