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2wd rag convert to 4x4

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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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2wd rag convert to 4x4

i have a 2wd rag 5 speed that i bought to put in to one of my 2wd trucks but now i am just going to put it into my 4x4 what all would need to be changed to put into a 4x4 can i just change the tail shaft and run a devorse transfer case? or is it going to be easer for me to buy a 4x4 trans for the time being
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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4wd mainshaft and 4wd tailshaft. Requires a complete teardown and rebuild of the getrag.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Would a divorced case and drive lines be cheaper and more time friendly?
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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you would be adding more joint's to the system IE more to break
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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^plus have to make up a new mount for it.
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