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Retro Fitting an autobox on a '99 manual jimmy

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31 May 2012 21:11 #41528 by jimnydms
Hi does anyone know if you can retro fit an autobox to a 99' manual jimmy is it a simple bolt off bolt on job or are there electrics involved, is the auto any better or the any worse for off roading?

Cheers I await your wise answers B)

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31 May 2012 22:43 #41533 by facade
They are electronically controlled, so you need more wiring harness and the controller, as well as the flywheel from the auto and the gear shifter. Easier to get an auto car rather than convert yours.

If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there :)

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31 May 2012 23:28 #41534 by rjd1
keith on here has done it before need to adjust tunnel with B.F.H to fit

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01 Jun 2012 16:31 #41585 by kirkynut
Rhinoray is the man in the know from the UK Zuk specialists but I agree it would be easier and more sensible to buy an auto and swap everything across if your Jimjam is modded. Then sell your now standard manual. If yours is not modded, just sell yours and buy an auto!

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My Jimny Thread Here: www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...on-continues?start=0

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02 Jun 2012 06:44 #41606 by jimnydms
Replied by jimnydms on topic Retro Fitting an autobox on a '99 manual jimmy
Ok appreciate all the advice, what does everyone think regarding a manual or auto box for off roading ?

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02 Jun 2012 07:48 #41608 by kirkynut
That depends on what sort of offroading and how much you want to modify your truck and what size tyres you plan to fit.

If you are keeping it basic with smallish tyres, go auto but if you will get big tyres go manual and have a rocklobster transfer box to sort out the ratios.

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The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.

My Jimny Thread Here: www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...on-continues?start=0

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