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Replacing my 258, t150, Dana 20 in my 1979 CJ5 with this complete setup (258, t176, Dana 300) from a 1980 CJ5.

Question.
Will I need to alter anything besides possibly the driveshafts?
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Driveshafts for sure. Transmission cross member will likely be in a different set of holes. Trans tunnel cover will need to be modified for different shifter locations. Maybe a few other minor things that I'm not thinking of.

Should be pretty straight forward.
 
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If your t176 has the same shifter as my 1983, you'll need to trim your tub opening and get (or make) a trans tunnel cover. I replaced my tub with an aftermarket one and it had the tunnel opening precut for the t150 and other transmissions that we more centered. Here are some pics of where I needed to trim. Good luck with the swap!
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Renegade79 said:
If your t176 has the same shifter as my 1983, you'll need to trim your tub opening and get (or make) a trans tunnel cover. I replaced my tub with an aftermarket one and it had the tunnel opening precut for the t150 and other transmissions that we more centered. Here are some pics of where I needed to trim. Good luck with the swap! View attachment 4335749
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I sure appreciate this info.
I’m trying to look at everything that’ll be needed for an easy swap.
Thanks
 
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Renegade79 said:
If your t176 has the same shifter as my 1983, you'll need to trim your tub opening and get (or make) a trans tunnel cover. I replaced my tub with an aftermarket one and it had the tunnel opening precut for the t150 and other transmissions that we more centered. Here are some pics of where I needed to trim. Good luck with the swap! View attachment 4335749
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Renegade...did you swap a bent shifter stick on your T176? Mine, and all others ive seen, are straight stick but I dont mind the idea of not having to feel like im gonna punch the dash going into 1st or 4th?!?! Thx
 
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KDub1984CJ7 said:
Renegade...did you swap a bent shifter stick on your T176? Mine, and all others ive seen, are straight stick but I dont mind the idea of not having to feel like im gonna punch the dash going into 1st or 4th?!?! Thx
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My T176 is also bent. I've never seen a straight one?
 
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KDub1984CJ7 said:
Renegade...did you swap a bent shifter stick on your T176? Mine, and all others ive seen, are straight stick but I dont mind the idea of not having to feel like im gonna punch the dash going into 1st or 4th?!?! Thx
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Mines the stock shifter (I assume since the trans tunnel cover and boot all line up). Maybe it was the 1983 model year or mine being a base model that had the bent shifter. I kind of like it, it tucks in close to the driver and doesn't have too long of throws. The T150 in my 79 CJ7 had a long straight shifter and 2nd gear (up to the dash) felt like a long throw. Did enjoy the T150 tho, the ratios were good and the shifts were solid.
 
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