Doing a little more research I was able to determine that the Rodeo shifter trim should work for the VX... the new 5 speed wont need transmission cooling lines so they can be capped off and the Trooper 5 speed computer should work for the VX...
Parts list is as follows:
-MUA5 Transmission with 3.2L/3.5L Bell housing
-3.2L/3.5L Clutch & pressure plate (should be bought new)
-3.2L/3,5L Clutch Slave Cylinder (should be bought new)
-3.2L/3.5L 5 speed flywheel
-Brake Pedal from a 5 speed Rodeo (or saw off half of the auto pedal)
-Clutch Pedal from a 5 speed Rodeo
-Clutch Master Cylinder from a 5 speed Rodeo
-Clutch line from a 5 speed Rodeo? (go with SS braided line if possible)
-Computer from a Trooper with the 3.5L 5 speed
-Interior Shifter Trim from a 5 speed Rodeo
-Custom Drive-shaft
I'm thinking you could get the job done for ~$1000-$1500 +installation depending on how much you could find the parts for.
MUA5s go for ~$500 with the next most expensive item being the custom drive shaft...
This would be a complete bolt-on project with the exception of drilling a few holes to mount the clutch pedal... you'd lose TOD but you'd gain a bullet proof transmission/t-case that would not only allow for 2WD and Full-time 4WD but you'd probably have a quicker VX along with much improved gas mileage.
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