Pioneer Cables FRA-123 Automatic Transmission Flexplate

Pioneer Cables FRA-123 Flexplate Overview

The Pioneer Cables FRA-123 is an automatic transmission flexplate built for OE-style replacement on select Jeep applications. It uses high-grade steel, original dimensions, automated welding for consistent strength, and precision balancing to factory specifications.

Compatible with 1974-1979 Jeep CJ5, 1976-1979 Jeep CJ7, and 1974 Jeep Cherokee, J20, and Wagoneer applications that use a 164-tooth flexplate with a 13.813-inch outside diameter.

Key Features

• Part number: FRA-123
• 164 teeth for the listed Jeep automatic transmission applications
• 13.813-inch outside diameter
• 11.75-inch mounting hole diameter
• 12-to-14 pitch flywheels
• Built from high-grade steel for replacement use
• Automated welding process for consistent construction
• Precision balanced to factory specifications

Detailed Product Description

Pioneer Cables FRA-123 is an automatic transmission flexplate engineered to restore factory-style performance in the specified Jeep CJ5, Jeep CJ7, Cherokee, J20, and Wagoneer applications. The plate is manufactured to original dimensions and balanced to factory specs, which helps maintain proper starter engagement and rotational smoothness in the drivetrain. This part cross-references Gates 33642 for the same application.

Use FRA-123 when replacing a worn, cracked, or out-of-spec flexplate on vehicles requiring a 164-tooth design with the listed diameter and mounting dimensions. The part number FRA-123 is also a practical reference when verifying interchange needs during transmission service.

What This Flexplate Helps Address

• Cracked or fatigued flexplate material
• Starter engagement issues caused by worn teeth
• Vibration from an unbalanced flexplate
• Noise from damaged or distorted flexplate surfaces
• Drivetrain concerns tied to incorrect flexplate dimensions

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm tooth count, outside diameter, mounting hole diameter, and pitch before installation. Verify that the vehicle uses a 164-tooth flexplate and the listed 13.813-inch outside diameter, especially on Jeep CJ5, CJ7, Cherokee, J20, and Wagoneer applications. Inspect the starter, torque converter interface, and related fasteners during service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s installation procedure.

Quality Assurance

Pioneer Cables manufactures this flexplate from high-grade steel with automated welding and factory-spec balancing to support consistent fit and operation. SFI approval is not listed for this part.