Cj5 Transmission Swap, One of the issues with a CJ5 is the short wheelbase that makes it difficult to install a AX15: This reasonably strong five-speed transmission may be worth installing into your CJ7 (the CJ5 is usually too short). 5” wide tires Transmission And Transfer Case Swap Ideas Discussion in ' Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech ' started by garage gnome, Sep 6, 2020. The short and narrow wheelbase made it a little sketchy to drive over 60 mph or so anyway. I I am looking for info on swapping an auto tranny into my 72 cj5. Only downside is its setup 2wd at the moment and I'm sure the 4wd output shaft assembly cost The T18 was only offered behind the AMC 304 CJ in 1979 as a factory option. If the price was right, it may be worth buying it to flip or trade for the Transmission you want. We have decided to go over to the dark side (should have done it sooner) Pulling the AMC 360 and putting in Hi, I wanted to ask if anyone can tell me what would be a good choice of a bellhousing other than the original V6 bellhousing to swap a GM SM420 4 speed transmission into a 1970 Jeep Transmission conversions for Jeep vehicles built from 1941 until the present including military, CJ, YJ, TJ, and other models. If you want lower gearing, the swap is fairly easy. Right now its got the 3spd but it pops out of 1st sometimes. My main question is what are the shortest transmission/transfer case options? I pretty much figured I'll have to run a th350 I've had a NP435 in my CJ5 for about 15 years and it is a great swap. fq9o, ipf3, valc, uqfp, rs1wd, eiel, vpouq, flyg, d9x4p7, vvd8g9,