kybishop Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Searching for some threads or write ups. Are there any write ups for those that have swapped the 4wd dual range transfer and standard transmission to a 2wd same generation subie? My 86 is eatin up with rust, no saving it at this point as it has spread everywhere. It is great running and driving dual range 4x4. I have an 87 with MPFI automatic 2wd. It is wrecked but not hardly any rust. Was kept in a garage. Toying with the idea of swapping the dual range and standard trans to it. Also any suspension and running gear needed plus maybe grill and fenders etc to repair the accident damage. If you could point me in the right direction it would be appreciated. Also, level of difficulty of this swap. I know it has been done a lot, just can not find the write ups. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukiru Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 just swap everything. keep the mpfi the main things to add to the 2wd are center driveshaft bearing mounts and the rear diff hangers for the mustache bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 the tunnel is to small has to be hammerd out a bitt there is no drive shaft mounting holes have to plate it or cut mounts off old car and weld them in new car shifter hole mods but rest should just bolt up use eveything from the doner car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybishop Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 The wrecked 87 only has 70,000 miles on it so keeping the motor and MPFI. First I need to inspect all damage from the accident. Bought it that way. I just need to make sure no damage to the frame in the front. Thanks for the input. Lets me know what I need to be thinking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 the tunnel is to small has to be hammerd out a bitt Huh????? I know the early tunnels are slightly smaller.....but those cars did come with D/R 5spds. It will fit in there just fine. It's the 4EAT that can't be fitted into the 85,86 cars without bashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 the 4wd shifter output will hit tunnel is very close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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