4wd swap
02-04-2009, 12:20 AM
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4wd swap
who has done a 4wd swap on a 2wd im trying to find me a 2 dr 5 spd cherokee and found a nice 2wd one. is this pretty much a bolt on thing? a t case dive shaft and front axle?
02-04-2009, 12:42 AM
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And transmission and console with levers and linkage. Yeah pretty much bolt on, but the years must also match.
02-07-2009, 12:18 AM
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Because the tail housing and output shaft on your 2WD Jeep will not bolt up to the transfer Case. You must have a tranny for a 4WD.
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I would say that if you have to ask, you might not be willing to put in the effort needed. I know I would be able to do it, but not sure I would want to. But then again, I'm getting ready to fab a D30 under a Ford Ranger... I got a parts XJ for free, but see running XJs for $300 and up. If you just need one for parts to make a 2WD one 4WD, then get the 2WD you want, and collect parts till you have EVERYTHING you need. But be prepared for a ton of work.
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I would say that if you have to ask, you might not be willing to put in the effort needed. I know I would be able to do it, but not sure I would want to. But then again, I'm getting ready to fab a D30 under a Ford Ranger... I got a parts XJ for free, but see running XJs for $300 and up. If you just need one for parts to make a 2WD one 4WD, then get the 2WD you want, and collect parts till you have EVERYTHING you need. But be prepared for a ton of work.
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