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2wd transfer case to 4wd question

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Offline hardin316

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2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« on: April 22, 2008, 04:16:03 PM »
can u convert a 2wd transfer case to a 4wd transfer case and if so what parts do you need to acheive it? i have the 2wd case and was wanting to build it for a spare
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Re: 2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2008, 07:49:18 PM »
Yes, the trans is the same, just unbolt the tailhousing and add the t-case
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Re: 2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2008, 08:50:15 PM »
There is no such thing as a 2wd transfer case it there? What is the point? If so i have never heard of one and have learned something new!
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Re: 2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2008, 09:48:38 PM »
it is called a reduction box and YES THEY HAVE THEM FOR SAMURAI's 2wd
and wildgoody is correct.
Here is a picture of a 2wd case next to a 4wd case
« Last Edit: April 22, 2008, 09:58:04 PM by bashzuk »
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Re: 2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2008, 10:05:19 PM »
damn who said I was to old to learn something new
your a good man sean
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Re: 2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2008, 10:13:25 PM »
hee hee who'd a thunk it eh!
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Re: 2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2008, 10:29:00 PM »
Quote from: ROSS on April 22, 2008, 10:05:19 PM
damn who said I was to old to learn something new
your a good man sean

Quote from: bashzuk on April 22, 2008, 10:13:25 PM
hee hee who'd a thunk it eh!


ditto that!
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Re: 2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2008, 11:51:02 PM »
Does it have 2low?!   ::)
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Re: 2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2008, 06:29:17 AM »
Quote from: bashzuk on April 22, 2008, 09:48:38 PM
it is called a reduction box and YES THEY HAVE THEM FOR SAMURAI's 2wd
and wildgoody is correct.
Here is a picture of a 2wd case next to a 4wd case



The 4wd ones are prettier.
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Re: 2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2008, 09:02:30 PM »
what i meant was can you just add a 4wd front housing and an input shaft and shifter and make it a 4wd case?
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Re: 2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« Reply #10 on: April 23, 2008, 09:11:13 PM »
I would think it may be a little more involved. With the elec. connectiontions for the indicator light, and perhaps the inners arn't set up to accept the forward output shaft. Just some thoughts but hell I didn't know a two wheel drive t case(gear reduction box) was even made. ???
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Re: 2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2008, 04:53:09 PM »
Yes, Virginia, there is a two wheel drive transfer case.

However - it is really not a transfer case in the strictest sense!

All it really does is take up the space of the 4x4 transfer case so that the rear output shaft is physically located in the same place as the 4x4 t-case so the rear driveshaft and axle are universal between the 2wd and 2wd trucks.  Oh and the 2wd transfer case is geared to match the 2-hi mode of the 4wd t-case.

Here is a link to the 1990-1992 Samurai Supplementarey FSM at Ack's FAQ:

http://www.acksfaq.com/90-92Samurai_SSM.php

Section 5 describes 2wd transfer case tear-down and reassembly in detail.

Based on the contents of the document mentioned above, the ultimate answer to your question is:  No, you cannot rebuild a 2wd transfer case to make it a 4wd unit.  It's a WHOLE LOT Cheaper to find a 4wd t-case in a salvage yard.

BTW, your 2wd t-case (heck, the whole vehicle!) is a RARE item!  It would be a terrible waste to try to convert such a rare vehicle - much rarer than tintops to be sure!  I have actually seen only ONE 2wd Samurai in my travels.
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Re: 2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2008, 05:08:34 PM »
I haven't seen any :(
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Re: 2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« Reply #13 on: April 24, 2008, 05:36:41 PM »
Iv only seen a 2wd sidekick...once!
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Re: 2wd transfer case to 4wd question
« Reply #14 on: April 24, 2008, 05:58:01 PM »
I feel stupid
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