FlyB0y Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I have my eye on a '84 hatch that I might get dirt cheap from a farmer, maybe even free ... but it's 2wd ... what will it take to get the stuff from the JY to make it 4wd? just bolt on? any fab work needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 You would need the hi low 4speed tranny, drive shaft, and the entire rear end from the junkyard car. I believe you also need a different fuel tank for clearance around the rear diff. you didnt state if it was a manual or auto 2wd. If its auto you need the manual pedal assemble as well. Not sure if the 2wd bellhousing and clutch are the same or not. Someone else on here would be able to answer that better than me. This will give you an idea of what your up against. If the body is in really good shape then it might be worth it but if its a rustbucket it would be easier to just buy it cheap and use it as a beater until you find a good 4wd hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 Ahh ... never knew that about the fuel tanks ... and yes, it has a very nice body, can't remember if it's auto for sure ... but I think so soon as I get my new half-shaft I will have to take a trip up and look at it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 You'll also have to replace the flywheel and clutch since the 2WD version uses a smaller diameter clutch disk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 hmmm so to make a 2wd , 4wd, all you need is everything south of the engine? dang .. I guess I'd be better off just finding a 4wd lol ... I'd probubly pay $200 - $300 for all that and I can probubly just find a good 4wd hatch for that price or less thx for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Local Seattle Pull a Part yard will sell you all the parts you need for about $120 or less. But I agree, it would be cheaper to find a 4WD wagon and certainly less work. With a pull a part yard you not only have to remove all the parts needed as well as re-install them. 4WD wagons with a blown head gasket or some other minor problem can be had for a song and would make for much better candidates for restoration. hmmm so to make a 2wd , 4wd, all you need is everything south of the engine? dang .. I guess I'd be better off just finding a 4wd lol ... I'd probubly pay $200 - $300 for all that and I can probubly just find a good 4wd hatch for that price or less thx for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I think there is also some "beatin" required to allow clearance for some rear drive train parts. Do a search, it's been done many-a-time. I'd also agree that is may be cheaper to just buy one and restore it with your other car parts, rather than purchase JY parts and add them to your car... Good Luck, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 84 GL Mad Max 01 Forester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rol1 Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 But a 2 wheel drive has cheaper insurance, and they, the insurance companies won't give you the 2wd rate on a 4wd ser.# even if you change trans, I think there is also some "beatin" required to allow clearance for some rear drive train parts. Do a search, it's been done many-a-time. I'd also agree that is may be cheaper to just buy one and restore it with your other car parts, rather than purchase JY parts and add them to your car... Good Luck, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 84 GL Mad Max 01 Forester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 No beating necessary to make it 4WD, it all fits. But, if you are going from AT to MT AND 2WD to 4WD, you will need the front suspension too. The front struts are adjustable and the strut rod caps are different for MT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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