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Josh 89XJ · 01-30-2002, 10:58 PM

Well like I said, the motor was about to go anyway. It barely lasted the way home. About a mile from the shop that bad boy started knocking like you wouldn't believe. We kicked around the idea of a rebuild, but that was nixed after what we procured tonight

We snagged the COMPLETE drivetrain from a CJ5 with the 258. Not sure which case yet, but it has a three speed which we may opt to get rid of. Not sure which case since I haven't actually picked it up yet. Rear D44, front D30. Complete drivetrain was an even grand.

Anybody know if the TF727 that was mated to a 232 I6 will bolt up to the 258? We would prefer to keep this tranny since it is in great shape, but we may need to settle for the tranny it comes with.

This saturday we are pulling the motor and taking measurements for the new drivetrain and suspension. I'll post plenty of pics the next day.

CJ5-Man · 01-30-2002, 11:39 PM

232 and 258 are pretty much the same engine. the 727 will bolt up, if thats what tranny you have. I'd put the whole drivetrain in there for now and maybe upgrade to a 4 speed later. Its probably a dana 20 transfercase

Josh 89XJ · 01-31-2002, 12:10 AM

Thanks for the info. I figured that it would work, but I wasn't able to find any info on the 232 in relation to the 258.

If it were my Jeep, I would probably want a 4 speed too. However, since I am only serving as fab guy, tech reference, etc. and not the actual owner, it isn't my call. He wants to keep the auto, and it is in excellent shape so whatever. Thanks again.

hy_desert_4wheeler · 01-31-2002, 04:09 AM

The engines are the same just a different stroke

01-30-2002, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Josh 89XJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7051 Location: The thriving metropolis known as Pullman Posts: 661	Project DJ update Well like I said, the motor was about to go anyway. It barely lasted the way home. About a mile from the shop that bad boy started knocking like you wouldn't believe. We kicked around the idea of a rebuild, but that was nixed after what we procured tonight We snagged the COMPLETE drivetrain from a CJ5 with the 258. Not sure which case yet, but it has a three speed which we may opt to get rid of. Not sure which case since I haven't actually picked it up yet. Rear D44, front D30. Complete drivetrain was an even grand. Anybody know if the TF727 that was mated to a 232 I6 will bolt up to the 258? We would prefer to keep this tranny since it is in great shape, but we may need to settle for the tranny it comes with. This saturday we are pulling the motor and taking measurements for the new drivetrain and suspension. I'll post plenty of pics the next day. __________________ There's no time like the present....well, except for that time you did two chicks at once. That was WAY better than the present!

01-30-2002, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
CJ5-Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 3976 Location: College Station, Tx Posts: 1,475	232 and 258 are pretty much the same engine. the 727 will bolt up, if thats what tranny you have. I'd put the whole drivetrain in there for now and maybe upgrade to a 4 speed later. Its probably a dana 20 transfercase __________________ a bunch of mid 90's discoveries

01-31-2002, 12:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Josh 89XJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7051 Location: The thriving metropolis known as Pullman Posts: 661	Thanks for the info. I figured that it would work, but I wasn't able to find any info on the 232 in relation to the 258. If it were my Jeep, I would probably want a 4 speed too. However, since I am only serving as fab guy, tech reference, etc. and not the actual owner, it isn't my call. He wants to keep the auto, and it is in excellent shape so whatever. Thanks again. __________________ There's no time like the present....well, except for that time you did two chicks at once. That was WAY better than the present!

01-31-2002, 04:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
hy_desert_4wheeler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2790 Location: Stinnett Tx USA Posts: 1,629	The engines are the same just a different stroke __________________ Russ hy_desert_4wheeler 46 Dodge WC15--67 M715--85 Jeep CJ10A--06 Dodge Ram2500Quad cab Cummins--94 Suburban--06 Ridgeline-

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