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2wd to 4wd conversion help!

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Old May 5, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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Default 2wd to 4wd conversion help!

About to start this project on my 07 JKU.
Making a parts list and just trying to double check everything!

2wd to 4wd conversion
1. Front axle with 4.10 gears
2. Front & Rear driveshafts
3. Transfer case
4. 4wd shorter tailshaft
5. Shorter adapter for transmission to T-Case
6. Cross Member tranny mount
7. 4wd shifter
8. 4wd shifter cable
9. Tail housing
10. Tail housing mount
11. Input shaft
12. Tail housing cable bracket
13. Shaft clip


If you've done this or know anything about it let me know if i missing anything! Thanks!
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Old May 7, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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How did u end up with a 2wd jeep?
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Old May 7, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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You ll need 4.10s for the rear my guess since its 2wd it don't got them
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Old May 7, 2013 | 11:21 AM
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I think it's a noble effort, but wouldn't it just be cheaper to sell your 2wd Jeep and buy a similar one in terms of year/mileage with 4wd?
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Old May 7, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by grizzwald
How did u end up with a 2wd jeep?
They made a limited run of the 2WD version for a number of years. Jeep stopped a couple of years ago.
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Old May 7, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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ditto - isn't worth the trouble...sell it and get a used or new one already set up.
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Old May 7, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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I know there is a thread on here about it, I'm just too lazy to find it for you.

Good luck with your project!!!
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Old May 7, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Rocky Clymer
ditto - isn't worth the trouble...sell it and get a used or new one already set up.
And you this how
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Old May 7, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by LikeMike850
About to start this project on my 07 JKU.
Making a parts list and just trying to double check everything!

2wd to 4wd conversion
1. Front axle with 4.10 gears
2. Front & Rear driveshafts
3. Transfer case
4. 4wd shorter tailshaft
5. Shorter adapter for transmission to T-Case
6. Cross Member tranny mount
7. 4wd shifter
8. 4wd shifter cable
9. Tail housing
10. Tail housing mount
11. Input shaft
12. Tail housing cable bracket
13. Shaft clip


If you've done this or know anything about it let me know if i missing anything! Thanks!
I don't know if you made this list before I talk to you , but a lot of the stuff on you list is the same things

# 4 , 9 and 10 take off your list
Here is some pictures of the adapter and adapter mount

The bracket to hold the cable on the adapter

Last edited by jaker t5; Jun 2, 2013 at 04:18 PM. Reason: No Eddie but still no links allowed
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Old May 7, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jk_sea
I think it's a noble effort, but wouldn't it just be cheaper to sell your 2wd Jeep and buy a similar one in terms of year/mileage with 4wd?
Maybe if you can find a 4wd and only have to pay between 900 to 1500 difference

I converted mine and my total cost after upgrades was 1800
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