Tansmission Swap

Christopher · **Posted:** Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:52 pm

After a search I see a few have asked but not any real answers. I want to swap my 02 auto to a manual. Has anyone done this? I dont want to get a different Jeep. I have no problem bolting in a nv3550 but what electical changes are actually needed, a different computer :?:

Can I realy get this done for less than $2000? Any help is much appreciated.

Chris

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:38 pm

The Auto is a stronger transmission for towing. I'd take an auto any day over a manual. Why do you want to switch?

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:50 pm

Christopher wrote:

Well for one a manual is just more fun to drive. My past 3 vehicles have been sticks and I am pretty sick of driving the auto. I understand that i can only tow 3500 with the manual but I dont tow anything that heavy anyways. I dont have any problems with the tranny, its just a matter of what I like to drive.

Good answer................................ :wink:

I wish I could help you answer your question. But I'm sure someone (tjkj2002) might be able to chime in. Best of luck getting it done!

Christopher · **Posted:** Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:43 pm

Well for one a manual is just more fun to drive. My past 3 vehicles have been sticks and I am pretty sick of driving the auto. I understand that i can only tow 3500 with the manual but I dont tow anything that heavy anyways. I dont have any problems with the tranny, its just a matter of what I like to drive.

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:10 am

best would be just find a wrecked KJ with a manual and get everything from it, PITA to do , last one I did was a 68 El Camino and it was a bear to get everything I needed

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:14 am

Christopher, you may want to trade in your 2002 for a 2006, as it might be the easiest. I don’t think Jeep made the manual trany in 2007 but I could be wrong.

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:11 am

There is a Liberty in the Dallas craigslist with a manual tranny for $650. But it might cost a little more to get it up there to Michigan. I posted a link to it in the CL eBy finds section a week or so ago.

Christopher · **Posted:** Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:21 am

Like I said I am keeping this jeep. I figured everyone would just say buy one with a manual. If I can do this for under 2g than it would be a lot cheaper than buying a 06 if you know what I mean.

Guest · **Posted:** Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:45 am

If yours is stock, it would be 10x easier to just trade it straight across for another KJ with a stick. A lot may go for that, since an auto trans will be easier to move.

Christopher · **Posted:** Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:01 am

Mine is not stock. I found one in tx that didnt have specifics but I could not find the one for 650 bucks.

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:50 am

could always buy and switch your things over, you can buy manual ones way cheaper than autos, plus its going to be a PITA to switch everything over

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:57 am

Here is the thread. The CL posting is still up, so I'd assume it is still available.

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hlight=650

Christopher · **Posted:** Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:15 pm

Cant seem to open the listing link. Maybe give them a call. Thats pretty far from home though.

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