convert a Getrag 2wd to 4wd
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convert a Getrag 2wd to 4wd
I'm looking at transmission possibilities for my Ford/Cummins swap, and came across a really good deal on a Getrag 2wd tranny. I hear good and bad on these trannys, but know guys that use theirs hard in towing, with no problems. What is involved in changing this to 4wd? I have a divorced t-case I could use, but prefer to have a transfer mounted on the tranny, and really want to keep it on the drivers side. Are parts easy to find for the conversion? What transfer case can be used? Can I use my BW 1435 that is on my T18.
Also,, can I use my Ford clutch master cylinder with the dodge slave cyliinder?
I have my gas engine out, the frame steamed, and plan on building motor mounts within the week. I hope to make a decision on the transmission soon. Itchin' to get this thing together.
I appreciate everyone's help.
Also,, can I use my Ford clutch master cylinder with the dodge slave cyliinder?
I have my gas engine out, the frame steamed, and plan on building motor mounts within the week. I hope to make a decision on the transmission soon. Itchin' to get this thing together.
I appreciate everyone's help.
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i have been calling around about the same thing and for what i hear from the tranny shops is u only have to change out the tranny to t-case adapter and the out put shaft and i have been finding the out put shaft and the t-case for close to around a hundred a peace if that helps u any the divorced may be just cheaper and easyer im not going with the divorced because i need the rear drive line as long as it can be
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from what i understand, you have to almost completely disammble the whole transmission to change the output shaft, and you would need a new tailshaft housing as well. as for a bw transfer case, what spline is it? i know the getrag uses a 29 spline output shaft. if your running a dodge transmission, and want a driver side drop, id look into the dodge 241 transfer case.
as for the slave and master, look at the cylinder tubes on both of them, if they are the same size, or the master is a little bit larger, youll be ok. if the master is smaller than the slave, it wont work, but pm me and ill give you a part number that will be a direct bolt up with a smaller housing thatll work with the smaller master. i had to go through that whole thing on my chevy project
as for the slave and master, look at the cylinder tubes on both of them, if they are the same size, or the master is a little bit larger, youll be ok. if the master is smaller than the slave, it wont work, but pm me and ill give you a part number that will be a direct bolt up with a smaller housing thatll work with the smaller master. i had to go through that whole thing on my chevy project
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I haven't torn my tranny/t-case down yet to see, but from what I'm reading, it sounds like maybe a 31 spliine. I would definately want a drivers side drop.
Do you know of a supplier of Getrag parts for the swap? Been checking ebay,, craigslist, etc.
Using a divorced case is always an option.
thanks,,
Do you know of a supplier of Getrag parts for the swap? Been checking ebay,, craigslist, etc.
Using a divorced case is always an option.
thanks,,
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