The 4.0's block mounting bosses for mounting the engine and accessories like power steering pump, alternator, a/c, etc. are in different locations between the 00 and 06, it wouldn't be easy getting it all working. And I can't imagine getting everything including the instrument cluster working properly, especially since the TJ's databus changed from CCD to PCI in 2001. Due to those potential problems I know I sure wouldn't try it. I do love that 32RH in the 00 though, it sure would be nice to run it, I converted my previous TJ to one, but...

 

so can I not just switch the computor and then bolt up the tranny and t converter and T case if I decide I want the higher 4h ratio ?

TJ's databus changed from CCD to PCI in 2001

i guess this bit of info is the road block !!!

not an easy job from the looks of it

 

05-06 are harder because they changed computer and tone ring and crank sensor to work with NGC computer

if you could get an older non pcm controlled 3 speed auto or the AW4 with stand alone TCM to work with the NGC flexplate and crank sensor it would be doable but still not an easy task

guy was attempting it here with relocating the tone ring to the harmonic balancer but ultimately he gave up
link to thread

https://www.jeepforum.com/threads/aw4-swap-to-06-tj.1192308/page-2?nested_view=1&sortby=oldest

 

Why not get a used/salvage 42rle tranny and give wranglerfix.com a call for the pcm.

 

I have swapped out a few standard Transmissions, with Allison automatic transmissions, but into GM trucks. If this is your first project like this, I recommend you make a friend nearby, that has done this project.

 

You camnot use that 32rh, or whatever the auto trans is in the older jeep without way to much work.

And the 42rle is not the greatest transmission but you are basically stuck unless you want adapter plates.

 

Sorry so slow to respond but I had a bit of a family emergency that took up my time ,

from the posts above I'm getting that the 00 has a 32RH in it , is this tranny computer contrlled ?

will the flex plate and Torque converter bolt up to my 06 block ?

is the 32RH and the 6 speed the same length ? and will it bolt up to my 06 rubicon T case ?

will I need a special/different cross member to mount that 32RH into my 06 ?

enough questions for yet

Thanks for the input

 

The 00 is a 32rh is computer conteolled and will bolt up with torque converter and flex plate.

No idea on the other stuff

 

if you want auto, i wonder if you can get a tf999 out of an earlier yj and use that. its not electronic and bolts to your engine. my 87 yj had one with a stroker and that was a solid transmission

 

not muchnof a junkmyard around here , but ill look thanks

 

I can't believe no one has asked WHY? I see people converting the other way all the time, but not this way. Why would you want to get rid of the much simpler manual trans? Maybe I am missing something....

 

Many convert to automatics, especially us rock crawlers. I converted my previous TJ from its OE 5-speed to the 32RH automatic and it was right up there with front and rear lockers for the offroad benefits both bring to hard core wheeling. Go to the King of the Hammers, the toughest rock crawling race in the US, and you'll find that 99% of the upper classes like 4600 run automatics.

 

conversion rests with a medical condition , just playing the hand ive been dealt ,

 

I would say that is a fair reason - certainly can't argue. Wishing you all the best with (and without) the Jeep!

 

If you were closer to south texas, we would swap straight across from our 03 tj. My son wants the standard for it but we are about 3 hours from the bottom of texas and you are north of minnesota

 

but his was an early TJ with a JTEC PCM not an NGC PCM of 05-06