CJ7 from Auto To Manual

[seanmnew]

While I was at FN Jeep today the guy was ripping out the manual Transmission set-up from his 86CJ7 and replacing it with an automatic, said he would even buy my AUTO stuff off me... I would prefer the manual... anyone have any words of advice on how much of a pain in the <-BAD WORD-> this may or may not be? I dont picture it being too rediculous

 

[mylittlecj5]

since you have the same years of CJ, it will be a direct swap...
I've done a few of these kind of swaps and its pretty straight foreward. Unbolt from one rig, put it in the other, tighten...

 

[CJ]

What Transfer Case ?

You would most likely need the correct drives shafts, the floor board openings and boots....

Other then that? I think you would be gold!

 

[seanmnew]

What Transfer Case ?

You would most likely need the correct drives shafts, the floor board openings and boots....

Other then that? I think you would be gold!

I know it has the AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l like mine, and the Dana 300 like mine, just the tranny being different, he said i shouldnt have any issues with any of the driveline or anything like that... I have never converted a vehicle from one to the other, but think a CJ would be about as simple as it gets!

 

[CJ]

Yep - MyLittle had it right... Just bet the bolt on parts and the go!

 

[kicknjeep]

Probably want to trade drive shafts also seeing how the manny should be longer than the auto. whoops like CJ and little had said..

 

[Dolf]

How hard is it to add the clutch pedal assembly? Are the brackets there or do new ones have to be welded on?