Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shift,
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:18 pm
Awesome Tom!
Having use of the hoist certainly makes the job almost fun!
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Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shift,
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:41 am
It's so nice when stuff just seems to fall in place
Having use of the hoist certainly makes the job almost fun!
Having use of the hoist certainly makes the job almost fun!
Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shift,
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:33 am
Wow this sounds awesome TLow! Cant wait for some photos!
Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shift,
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:23 am
First things first: had to check out J's new ride. GasGas 450 LSE Fuel Injected, street legal. Very light, powerful, and fast (as if he wasn't already hard to keep up with!).
Wash T case in parts washer.
Bring up ASV T-case install thread on garage computer.
Wash T case in parts washer.
Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shift,
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:26 am
T-case, TCCM, electronic switch, and tons of wiring to sort thru.
Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shift,
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:32 am
Most of the install went very smoothly. J had to notch out the crossmember with his plasma cutter because the front drive shaft was too low coming out of the NP233.
Then he welded in some reinforcement.
Then he welded in some reinforcement.
Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shift,
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:37 am
Cut off the excess, grind, and spray paint.
Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shift,
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:48 am
Plenty of clearence for the front drive shaft. 
Good to go. We were really suprised that both the original AWD Astro drive shafts slide right in and fit perfectly (other thean the need to notch the crossmember). We didn't start till noon, and I was planning on not driving it home the same night, but we completed the job that same evenning. That includes seperating the relevant wiring from the (nearly) complete wiring harness of the donor vehicle, and soldering new connections, washing the T-case, etc.
Now I gotta go find a little hill to climb. Oh, and time to change the sig.
Good to go. We were really suprised that both the original AWD Astro drive shafts slide right in and fit perfectly (other thean the need to notch the crossmember). We didn't start till noon, and I was planning on not driving it home the same night, but we completed the job that same evenning. That includes seperating the relevant wiring from the (nearly) complete wiring harness of the donor vehicle, and soldering new connections, washing the T-case, etc.
Now I gotta go find a little hill to climb. Oh, and time to change the sig.
Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shift,
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:26 am
dunedog wrote:It's so nice when stuff just seems to fall in place
Having use of the hoist certainly makes the job almost fun!
Yeah, having all the tools at your disposal and having an capable craftsman on hand really makes mod life fun.
Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shift,
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:20 am
Excellent write-up and pics!
Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shift,
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:22 am
Getting ready to tackle something like this for my '97 Safari,,, what is the year range I should be looking for?T.Low wrote:Plenty of clearence for the front drive shaft.
Good to go. We were really suprised that both the original AWD Astro drive shafts slide right in and fit perfectly (other thean the need to notch the crossmember). We didn't start till noon, and I was planning on not driving it home the same night, but we completed the job that same evenning. That includes seperating the relevant wiring from the (nearly) complete wiring harness of the donor vehicle, and soldering new connections, washing the T-case, etc.
Now I gotta go find a little hill to climb. Oh, and time to change the sig.
Thanks,
Tom
Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shift,
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:26 am
I am not familiar with the '97. You should be able to find which model t case you need from the other t case swap threads and then use this link to find out what donor vehicles have those t cases.
http://www.drivetrain.com/transfercaseappgm.html
Good luck.
http://www.drivetrain.com/transfercaseappgm.html
Good luck.
Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shift,
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:46 pm
Well done, T.Low! 
Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shif
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:43 am
Hoping to pick up a 233 this week and should be able to pull the harness, TCCM and pushbuttons too. Any more tips and trick on the wiring side? Any programming need to be done? Were you able to use any of the Astro's AWD wiring?
Re: T.Low's take on transfer case swap 2spd electronic shif
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:34 am
Gotta get the kids ready to drop off at the in law's in Seattle then go to a Dr.'s appointment down there to see a specialist. Probably be a long day before I get back. Let me get back to you.