Somebeach (Forum Supporter)
Somebeach (Forum Supporter) HalfDork
2/22/22 10:23 p.m.

I have read the AR5 from solstice and (MA5) Colorado's are pretty similar to jeep ax15 transmissions. 
 

The question is will a jeep transfer case, specifically a NV 247 from a wj bolt up to a colorado manual 4x4 transmission? 
 

The end goal would be to end up with a full time AWD ecotec. 

newrider3
newrider3 HalfDork
2/22/22 10:37 p.m.

How about a BW4493? Should be easier to mate since it was available with the MA5 in the Hummer H3.

daytonaer
daytonaer HalfDork
2/23/22 2:28 p.m.

Shooting from the hip here: I believe the input shafts vary by application. Be it an r154, ax15 ar5 etc.

 

Also, the shifter is on the tail housing in these trans and are unique by application: you would need a 4wd shifter not 2wd tail housing/shifter.

 

I would assume the easiest way forward is to get an ax15 from a mtx jeep with the transfer case, then attack the input shaft/shifter placement variances. I only recall the np231 coming on the manual trans 6cyl jeep, can't comment on what could swap.

 

For real data I have a 2wd 1994 2.5 Dakota r154/ax15 derivative in my garage I could get you pictures and measurements from.

 

Good luck, and share what you learn.

Somebeach (Forum Supporter)
Somebeach (Forum Supporter) HalfDork
2/23/22 7:16 p.m.

In reply to newrider3 :

I looked at those. Looks like a good option but quite a bit more expensive than the jeep units. 
 

Somebeach (Forum Supporter)
Somebeach (Forum Supporter) HalfDork
2/23/22 7:19 p.m.

In reply to daytonaer :

Thanks. I am a ways off on this project but I like the thought of it, if I can get everything out together with out much hassle. 
 

I have a 2wd colorado trans and a solstice trans as well just not one of the 4x4 units. 

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