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2wd to 4wd swap


usmp89

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is it possible to change over a 4r44e 2wd trans to 4wd... i already have a donor 4wd trans that i can pull the shaft out n extension housing
 


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Short answer: Yes, the extension housing & shaft can be swapped.

Long answer: The shaft is installed from the front; so you have to pull ALL the internals out of the 2wd trans; insert the 4wd shaft, and reinstall all the internals minus the 2wd shaft. :( At least that is how it was explained to me.

For me, if I have to pull the guts out, I might as well replace the worn ones in the 4wd transmission and have a transmission which I know will be good for years assuming the case was good. I just need to get over my fear of rebuilding an automatic.

If the transmission shop steered me incorrectly, hopefully someone will correct me. But the shop owner is a friend and knew at best he would sell me parts.
 

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No, that is about the size of it. The output shaft cannot be accessed for replacement without complete disassembly of the unit.
 

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so it is possible.... i will take it toa trans shop to do
 

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