xj 4wd drivetrain swap...

tatertott450 · 07-03-2008, 11:49 PM

im swapping a 95 xj 4wd drivetrain into my 90 2wd xj. the problem im having is that the np231 transfer case has a wiring harness on it ( from the '95) and the '90 xj wiring harness has no plug for the t-case. what do these wires control, and how can i fix my problem? any input is appreciated.

THANX!

WJ4BAJA · 08-17-2008, 06:25 AM

all i can think of is a 4wd indicator light

MuddyPaws · 08-18-2008, 01:57 AM

Yup, you just won't have a 4x4 light. I converted a 1995 XJ to 4wheel drive and that is the only thing that didn't work. Everything else worked great. Just swap the center console indicator over, add some light bulbs in there and stuff.

http://www.michiganwheelers.com/foru...ead.php?t=1061

Luckys95xj · 10-30-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuddyPaws

Yup, you just won't have a 4x4 light. I converted a 1995 XJ to 4wheel drive and that is the only thing that didn't work. Everything else worked great. Just swap the center console indicator over, add some light bulbs in there and stuff.

http://www.michiganwheelers.com/foru...ead.php?t=1061

I also have a 95 cherokee 2wd and I was wondering if I'd be able to take the tail housing off of the 2wd trans and bolt up a t-case or do I have to swap for a 4wd trans? I'd rathger not trust a junkyard 4wd trans and no cash to rebuild one.

Snowtow · 10-30-2009, 03:30 PM

You can take a 4wd junkyard trans and swap the tailhousing/output shaft onto your 2wd transmission.

07-03-2008, 11:49 PM	#1
tatertott450 Registered Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	xj 4wd drivetrain swap... im swapping a 95 xj 4wd drivetrain into my 90 2wd xj. the problem im having is that the np231 transfer case has a wiring harness on it ( from the '95) and the '90 xj wiring harness has no plug for the t-case. what do these wires control, and how can i fix my problem? any input is appreciated. THANX!

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WJ4BAJA Registered Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ventura CA Posts: 1,128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	all i can think of is a 4wd indicator light __________________ 99 WJ pics 98 XJ 2wd 3"/31s Wifes DD 97 XJ 2wd 2dr 23mpg my DD

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MuddyPaws Registered Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sault Sainte Marie, MI Posts: 850 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yup, you just won't have a 4x4 light. I converted a 1995 XJ to 4wheel drive and that is the only thing that didn't work. Everything else worked great. Just swap the center console indicator over, add some light bulbs in there and stuff. http://www.michiganwheelers.com/foru...ead.php?t=1061 __________________ www.michiganwheelers.com www.youtube.com/michiganwheelers

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10-30-2009, 03:30 PM	#5
Snowtow Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 8,438 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	You can take a 4wd junkyard trans and swap the tailhousing/output shaft onto your 2wd transmission.