I'd be concerned about size. Nv4500 sized trans need a ton of tunnel work or a dropped skid
Why a new driveshaft? That CV joint can be rebuilt for a lot cheaper. When I started hearing those "angry sparrows" I took the driveshaft to a driveline shop and had them rebuild the CV joint with a greasable centering ball. Yes, it is a pain to grease that thing but as much as I use the Jeep I only have to do it once a year. But as long as I keep maintaining it, I doubt I'll ever have trouble with it again.
With as much lift as @Viking Jeeper has, if he’s running a stock shaft he should get an Adams or Wood’s shaft simply for the increased spline engagement as well as for longevity/reliability. The length won’t be much more, but the engagement will be.
I dont mind buying a new DS. I plan to have this Jeep when I die, hopefully not anytime soon.
I'd be concerned about size. Nv4500 sized trans need a ton of tunnel work or a dropped skid
I'd be concerned about size. Nv4500 sized trans need a ton of tunnel work or a dropped skid
One website shows the TR-4050 installed with a modified stock skid that is dropped about an inch. They actually cut the skid and the trans hangs down and is exposed.
I couldn't image installing that trans with a bell up skid.
Why? Just convert to the AX-15 or an auto.
Since I am the OP, I'll just say that if I wanted an auto, I would have bought an auto. As for the AX-15 if it had a deeper first gear I would consider it. Only clutch and standard shifting for me thank you. And I found a Tremec blog and it has been stated that the TR4050 has smaller dimensions than the NSG.