Transmission Exchange 5 Spd. Kit

[jeepguy1948]

Is anybody familiar with the 5 speed conversion kit sold by Transmission Exchange in KY? It appears that they do not have a website. I am quite familiar with the kit offered by Model A 5 Speed Conversions in California. I’m wondering what the difference is and which one would be the best.

[MrBruce]

I drove my 30 CCPU with his conversion (KY that is). Was nice but carried a load of flooring and they had hooked the rear modern shocks to the radius rods and evidently the load was a bit much and it cracked them. I didn't know it until after I sold it but the fella in KY makes a new set of radius rods that are beautiful, I would recommend getting those if you get the kit. It has an open drive shaft.

[denis4x4]

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I did this conversion about 15 years ago. Two things, you can reinforce the stock wishbones with 1/4" X 1" strap metal. We also created a reinforcement piece for the cross member BEFORE we cut it to fit the shifter. Engine puts out 60HP at the rear wheels and yet to have any issues with the T-5 installation in 15 years.