switching 2wd rear end with 4x4 rear end

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switching 2wd rear end with 4x4 rear end
babaku808 avatar
babaku808
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Hey i have an 89 b2200 and im wondering if a rear end from a 89 b2600i would fit on my 2wd????
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sincitylocal
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The spring perches on the 4X4 axle are welded on top of the axle. If you want to cut them off and re-weld them to the bottom, it will fit.
Keep in mind the 4X4 axle has a lower ratio than the 2WD does.
You will need to swap the 2200 flange onto the 2600 rear in order to bolt up the drive shaft.
Post was last edited on Feb 22, 2013 04:28. Edited 2 times.
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babaku808
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Ok thanks ! :) thatts the only rear end i had and my 2wd rear end broke so i diddnt want to take everything apart before knowing what to do first hahah
What is the gear ratio on the 4x4?
sincitylocal avatar
sincitylocal
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2200
All 3.909:1

2600i
Standard 4.30:1
Automatic 4.44:1