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tikitgvr · 07-07-2006, 09:32 AM

I am wanting to put an automatic 6cyl tranny in my 99 TJ, but every salvage yard I talk to tells me that I can ONLY use one out of a 98-99 Wrangler not anything else...does anyone know why this is so? Shouldnt I be able to use any tranny as long as it is electronic and has the CPS in it?

CJim7 · 07-07-2006, 10:03 AM

Theyre not takeing into consideration the fabrication it would take for anything other then a TJ tranny.
There are adapters available for a wide range of trannies....but not all of them. Im more familiar with manual tranny swaps, which usually just involve adapting the bell, input shaft, and clutch components....so you may be more limited with what auto you can go with.

tikitgvr · 07-07-2006, 10:18 AM

So thats what I was thinking...but like a 97 xj or 95 even should be able to be used...I would just have to drill new holes for the mounts I am assuming....and some other little doodads......

B3nMJ · 07-07-2006, 01:19 PM

get an aw4, and talk to brettm on this borad.

tikitgvr · 07-07-2006, 08:32 PM

Thank you for the info he hooked me up with a link from someone who has done the swap...

07-07-2006, 09:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
tikitgvr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 74903 Posts: 356	tranny question I am wanting to put an automatic 6cyl tranny in my 99 TJ, but every salvage yard I talk to tells me that I can ONLY use one out of a 98-99 Wrangler not anything else...does anyone know why this is so? Shouldnt I be able to use any tranny as long as it is electronic and has the CPS in it?

07-07-2006, 10:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
CJim7 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72257 Location: IdaHo Posts: 1,325	Theyre not takeing into consideration the fabrication it would take for anything other then a TJ tranny. There are adapters available for a wide range of trannies....but not all of them. Im more familiar with manual tranny swaps, which usually just involve adapting the bell, input shaft, and clutch components....so you may be more limited with what auto you can go with. __________________ I drive the fastest barbecue on 4 wheels...

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07-07-2006, 10:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
tikitgvr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 74903 Posts: 356	So thats what I was thinking...but like a 97 xj or 95 even should be able to be used...I would just have to drill new holes for the mounts I am assuming....and some other little doodads......

07-07-2006, 01:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
B3nMJ Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 48015 Location: Wasaga Beach, Ontario. Posts: 265	get an aw4, and talk to brettm on this borad.

07-07-2006, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
tikitgvr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 74903 Posts: 356	Thank you for the info he hooked me up with a link from someone who has done the swap...