Considering NV4500 for my 88 Chief

[cherokeefever]

Has anyone swapped out the Ba-10/5 out of their XJ and replaced it with an NV4500 setup. Advance Adapters has the setup for $3100, and I was wondering if this is a god option to go with.

Bob

:xj:\

[satan]

didn't do the actual swap -- but was caled in to open the floor up so that the owner could install the transmission crossmember...

Apparantly, he hadn't figured on the added height of the NV4500 top-loader -- easy enough to cut and weld a cover for the newly resized hump!

BTW if you're shopping Dodges for the NV - make sure the 5th gear shaft nut is staked tight (that was the second time I saw that XJ)

[thew_77]

I am getting ready to swap the NV4500 in to my CJ one tip do a one or two inch body lift it just simplifies everything.

[cherokeefever]

I was told tha the actual swap would not require any body or suspension lifting, adn that it would be pretty much a direct-fit application. I will find out in a month or two more, as I have already ordered and paid for the setup. Wish me luck!!

[thew_77]

Everyone that I know that has swaped one into a jeep CJ or YJ had to lower the skid plate, add a body lift or modify the floor.

[satan]

The shifter's top-loader in the 4500 is MUCH taller than the Ba10/5 -- could be that you kit addresses that with a different mount and/or corssmember...

The NV3550 is a MUCH better fit (a little less 1st gear, but better fit).

[BIGoffroad]

The NV3550 is pretty much a direct bolt in, except for the 21 to 23 spline change in the t-case. It's the same length as the BA 10/5. No new driveshafts or anything. I think the stock crossmember will even bolt to it. Advance Adpaters claims its a direct bolt in with their bell housing and t-case adapter

specs are:

1st:4.01
2nd:2.33
3rd: 1.39
4th: 1.0
5th: .78

[cherokeefever]

I think I'll contact them and have them change my order to the NV3500. Probably won't cost anymore or less, but will save me a lot of trouble in the long run putting the unit in this November. Thanks!!

[BIGoffroad]

I saw one in a new TJ today. Very Sweet! You'll have to pull you t-case apart, but it's probably worth it.

JohnJohn

[cherokeefever]

Did call Advance Adapters and changed my order. Qill still be in by the end of October and the rig wil be OTR by the end of November, Lord willing and the snow doesn't fall early this year.

[cherokeefever]

Got notice from Advacne Adapters that my new NV3500 tranny and NVG231 t-case will arrive at ym flok's house by the end of this onth, not next!!!! I was all but orgasmic at hearingthis. Now I can get toworking on my Jeep and get it back onthe road again!!!!!!!!!!:) :D