Getting a 2wd into shape
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Getting a 2wd into shape
I finally got me a jeep, traded a old dirt bike for some rims then traded the rims for my new-to-me jeep, did i mention i got the dirtbike for free
So the only problem with the jeep aside from a cracked windshield and cracked cylinder head its only 2wd..so id like to convert it to 4x4.
Id like to swap in a dana44/9 inch ford combo if my research serves me right i can find them in a 4x4 1977-1979 f150. along with the axles im hoping to find a stock np231 tcase.
Do i need to swap to a 4x4 transmission or is this false info?
What else will i need in order to complete this swap?
What kind of fab work should i expect?
So the only problem with the jeep aside from a cracked windshield and cracked cylinder head its only 2wd..so id like to convert it to 4x4.
Id like to swap in a dana44/9 inch ford combo if my research serves me right i can find them in a 4x4 1977-1979 f150. along with the axles im hoping to find a stock np231 tcase.
Do i need to swap to a 4x4 transmission or is this false info?
What else will i need in order to complete this swap?
What kind of fab work should i expect?
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Yes you will need a 4x4 transmition. Your not looking into to much fab work, just prepair to have this "free" project nickel and dime you to DEAH....
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Brandon
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Year: 1996
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you didn't mention year, engine, or trans....
AW4 auto behind a 4.0L might work but you need the tailshaft/adaptor to mount the transfer case. There were different AW4s over the years, so not necessarily just plug-n-play.
You would find it much easier to just put a locker in the rear diff. XJs get around pretty well even in 2wd with an open diff.
AW4 auto behind a 4.0L might work but you need the tailshaft/adaptor to mount the transfer case. There were different AW4s over the years, so not necessarily just plug-n-play.
You would find it much easier to just put a locker in the rear diff. XJs get around pretty well even in 2wd with an open diff.
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oops its a 94 4 door with the 4.0l and 5spd, not sure how to check what trans i have as far as i.d. codes. how can i check this?
also how can i tell if my rear axle is a dana 35 or chrysler 8.25?
reason i ask is because i found a sweet deal on a complete dana 30 for 50 bucks! that would satisfy my urge to hit the trails until i go bigger. plus i could start with 33s and progress with experience aka go to 35s with bigger axles.
one important question i forgot to ask, is the ford combo with 35s good for daily driving and long hauls? i know for what im trying to do id probly be better off sticking to turd 30s and 35s with some 33s but why not go prepared
also how can i tell if my rear axle is a dana 35 or chrysler 8.25?
reason i ask is because i found a sweet deal on a complete dana 30 for 50 bucks! that would satisfy my urge to hit the trails until i go bigger. plus i could start with 33s and progress with experience aka go to 35s with bigger axles.
one important question i forgot to ask, is the ford combo with 35s good for daily driving and long hauls? i know for what im trying to do id probly be better off sticking to turd 30s and 35s with some 33s but why not go prepared
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