My buddy and I are doing an LS swap on my 98 TJ. We're using the 4L60E and GM transfer case. One problem were having is even with the transmission up very close to the underbody, the transfer case sticks way down. We're going to have to cut a hole in the existing skid plate and cover the part of the transfer case that'll go through it with thick metal. Any suggestions or other ideas. Thank you sir.
@@longhorn8459 he hasn't tackled it yet. He says the GM transfer case is bigger than the original one and it won't go any higher because the trans is pretty much already up against the body 🤷♂️
@@ramblin_man23 Got it. What is the transfer case? One option is to ditch the skid plate, there are a few videos around like what this guy did th-cam.com/video/sd726gw86CE/w-d-xo.html. I would also check out Novak's data on their website, they have a ton of info. www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/transfer-cases
@@jeepspeedshop I'm referencing when you said the alternator would hit the control arm brackets on the axle. I plan on doing a 5.3 but was curious if that would still be an issue with the change of distance and angle from a lift.
@@blackopsrocks Very Cool, but on a TJ, their is no Can Bus stuff. The TJ is very simple. Now on a JK that would be cool, but we are out of the LS game.
Whats a better way to go. Swap the ls engine in first or swap the axles and the 3 or 4 link in first then the ls engine ?
LS first and we no longer are doing any LS swaps
Love this. I can't wait to see more on this layout.
how much ??
How much would you charge me to do a swap on my tj
Im wanting to do ls swap in 97 wrangler 4.8 or 5.3 with manual trans can do i need to change rear diff and front diff keeping ac
My buddy and I are doing an LS swap on my 98 TJ. We're using the 4L60E and GM transfer case. One problem were having is even with the transmission up very close to the underbody, the transfer case sticks way down. We're going to have to cut a hole in the existing skid plate and cover the part of the transfer case that'll go through it with thick metal. Any suggestions or other ideas. Thank you sir.
Doesn't sound right, did you figure it out?
@@longhorn8459 he hasn't tackled it yet. He says the GM transfer case is bigger than the original one and it won't go any higher because the trans is pretty much already up against the body 🤷♂️
@@ramblin_man23 Got it. What is the transfer case? One option is to ditch the skid plate, there are a few videos around like what this guy did th-cam.com/video/sd726gw86CE/w-d-xo.html. I would also check out Novak's data on their website, they have a ton of info. www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/transfer-cases
Does the issue of the control arms hitting go away when you lift the jeep? Such as a 3.5 suspension lift with a 1.25 body lift?
Control arms hitting what and what engine are you using.
@@jeepspeedshop I'm referencing when you said the alternator would hit the control arm brackets on the axle. I plan on doing a 5.3 but was curious if that would still be an issue with the change of distance and angle from a lift.
Wish u would bring this to texas.
You could do it your self or have someone help you.
Is there any good solutions for wiring sir?
@@bsideadventures2180 Novak can do the wiring for you, just send them your harness. Costs about $750
@@longhorn8459 Thanks a bunch David
Why do you need crank sensor?
We reuse the Jeep crank sensor for the Jeep Tach to work and we had a tone ring to the crank pulley.
@@jeepspeedshop Holley has a canbus tap now you dont need to do ANY of the sensor swaps.
@@blackopsrocks Very Cool, but on a TJ, their is no Can Bus stuff. The TJ is very simple. Now on a JK that would be cool, but we are out of the LS game.
Love the vid & thanks for the heads up..
What radiator do you run?
I liked the changes, but when it comes to wiring. I was not pleased by the work done.
This Jeep had a lot of wiring and we are not doing LS swaps anymore.
great video 👍
Thanks, doing a LS in a TJ takes some work.
TJ conversions are discontinued for Hemi and LS conversions.
It is getting harder to get parts and we are not seeing many TJ swaps anymore.
That LJ is SEXY
Costs more worth less
The LS is hard to do and we do not do them in the Jeep JK anymore do to the CAN BUS.
Sounds like a custom dash would be better but it would compromise safety not a good option if you got kiddos
Sounds like a custom dash would be better but it would compromise safety not a good option if you got kiddos
Sounds like a custom dash would be better i imagine it would compromise safety not a good option if you got kiddos
@@Dieselpwr The TJ Dash works fine the JK dash does not work good.