My HEMI Conversion!!
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JK Enthusiast
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From: San Antonio, Texas
Here are some shots of the adapterAttachment 342787Attachment 342790
. Thank you!
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JK Enthusiast
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Check the plastic label above the oil pan on the trans. Look for RFE in the numbering. From what I can see it is definitely a 545. The only issue is the tail shaft. That trans is setup for rear wheel drive. That commander had to be 4x2. If aev said the body had to be replaced it may be due to that. However, I could be wrong, but I believe the tailshaft can be replaced with small section that is bolted on at the rear. That is where the adapter bolts on. So that may be what they are referring too. Mine had the durango adapter for the transfer case that I removed. The mopar # on my invoice is 52119433ab. The seal for it is #52119498aa. Again, these #'s can change. I ordered it from moparpartsamerica.com for about 73$. You must order online though to get that price. Otherwise dealer cost is over 100$.
I have been told the 1310 shaft will be fine for most folks. That is what i intend to put on myself later this summer. Ive got very little room right now after the exhaust is routed around it.
I have been told the 1310 shaft will be fine for most folks. That is what i intend to put on myself later this summer. Ive got very little room right now after the exhaust is routed around it.
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Originally Posted by JKcondrey
I have been told the 1310 shaft will be fine for most folks. That is what i intend to put on myself later this summer. Ive got very little room right now after the exhaust is routed around it.
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JK Enthusiast
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From: San Antonio, Texas
Here are some shots of the adapterAttachment 342787Attachment 342790
I would greatly appreciate if you could explain your process from start to finish with your build. I'd like to start buying the parts now so once the engine and tranny is ready it's just a matter of putting it in. Thanks!!
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JK Enthusiast
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From: San Antonio, Texas
Check the plastic label above the oil pan on the trans. Look for RFE in the numbering. From what I can see it is definitely a 545. The only issue is the tail shaft. That trans is setup for rear wheel drive. That commander had to be 4x2. If aev said the body had to be replaced it may be due to that. However, I could be wrong, but I believe the tailshaft can be replaced with small section that is bolted on at the rear. That is where the adapter bolts on. So that may be what they are referring too. Mine had the durango adapter for the transfer case that I removed. The mopar # on my invoice is 52119433ab. The seal for it is #52119498aa. Again, these #'s can change. I ordered it from moparpartsamerica.com for about 73$. You must order online though to get that price. Otherwise dealer cost is over 100$.
I have been told the 1310 shaft will be fine for most folks. That is what i intend to put on myself later this summer. Ive got very little room right now after the exhaust is routed around it.
I have been told the 1310 shaft will be fine for most folks. That is what i intend to put on myself later this summer. Ive got very little room right now after the exhaust is routed around it.
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Looking forward watching your build on here. Congrats
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