[raypennachio]

Hey all,
As some of you know i've been dealing with transfer case issues for a bit.
I replaced my transmission and the junkyard gave me one from a blazer, in turn cracking my case because the tailshaft was clocked wrong and the crash bar was put under stress.
my TCCM was on the fritz too
I have since replaced the stock AWD transfer case with a 233 from an s10
I used journeys kit for the swap
Other than a few loose tolerances between some parts, I think it was worth the money
Next I'll be mounting 235/75 A/T tires

 

[zzimmer3]

I'd love to put that transfer case and journeys kit in my van! Looks sweet.

 

[srdragonusa]

Looks Great, I may go that route one of these days... maybe. I do like my center console tho. :-(

Love to hear more about your build and a review I'll be watching.

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[TurnNburn]

You can just take out that brace bar if your not using it. I know my 233 didn't have provisions for bolting back on. Otherwise looks pretty good.

 

[WimpTech]

Looks Great, I may go that route one of these days... maybe. I do like my center console tho. :-(

Love to hear more about your build and a review I'll be watching.

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Ughhhh... that means I have to get off my azz and work out the WimpTech 233 shift motor.
:? :doh:

 

[TurnNburn]

:angry-tappingfoot:

 

[raypennachio]

You can just take out that brace bar if your not using it. I know my 233 didn't have provisions for bolting back on. Otherwise looks pretty good.

It's rusted to the block really well, I may sawzall it out. But other than that I like the kit. It takes a bit of a push to get it into 2wd from 4. I may make the lever longer

 

[raypennachio]

Looks Great, I may go that route one of these days... maybe. I do like my center console tho. :-(

Love to hear more about your build and a review I'll be watching.

[email protected]

There's a way to keep the electric shift in the transfer case, it's been posted on here somewhere

I'll be updated as often as I can, just trying to get it ready for winter right now

 

[WimpTech]

Yeah, Gavio posted one, but it uses all the donor wiring and TCCM. Looked like a PITA to me, especially if the encoder is a simple stepper motor.

viewtopic.php?f=70&t=61033

 

[AstroWill]

I would prefer the electronic shift, esp with the option to keep the automatic AWD AND have 4low etc.

 

[WimpTech]

I would prefer the electronic shift, esp with the option to keep the automatic AWD AND have 4low etc.

Hmmm..... I wonder what the throw is on the 136 vs 2HI to 4HI stroke on the 233
:think:

 

[raypennachio]

Well, tires are on.
Quite a bit of work to get the clearance in the front unfortunately
I will be lifting it either two or four inches.
I can't decide whether to use journeys lift or overlands

 

[raypennachio]

lift kit is done
it helps ease shifting into different ranges as well which im happy about

 

[srdragonusa]

Looks Great!

 

[AstroWill]

I'm sure all but one or two of those pieces are off the shelf items, have any more details on the kit?

 

[raypennachio]

I'm sure all but one or two of those pieces are off the shelf items, have any more details on the kit?

2-3" kit comes with body pucks, longer bolts, loc tite, custom rear shackles, a custom cut bumper adapter for the height, and a detailed instruction guide

 

[AstroWill]

Thanks, though I should have specified, I was talking about the shift kit.

 

[raypennachio]

Thanks, though I should have specified, I was talking about the shift kit.

my bad
bracket for electronic shift motor replacement, shift lever, pivot point, adjustable rod, speed sensor (its different on a 233), and a waterproof switch and wire long enough to reach the computer to allow the trans to shift in low range (it comes with the correct pin already crimped on so all you have to do is plug it in the correct spot in the plug

 

[Raleigh]

So I'm a little confused, and don't see any good description anywhere. I'm also not that familiar with transfer cases - BUT I really want 4x4 capability, AWD is okay but not great for Michigan winters/offroad camping/etc.

So after you install the kit with a 233C from an S10, how does everything work? Is everything normal, automatic, AWD kicks in when it wants, etc? Then you just put it in neutral at a stop and shift into High4 or Low4? Are there speed restrictions to the 4x4? I'm coming from Jeeps, relatively new to this part of the Astro/Safari world. Any help appreciated, thanks!

 

[TurnNburn]

When you do this swap you swap out the old t case(borg warner or the 136) and install the 233. Which means that you then you loose AWD. The new t case only has 2wd 4hi and 4lo. and you have to shift them manually. There are no automatic functions to this swap. I don't even put it in neutral to do the shifts between 2wd and 4hi, just lift off of the accelerator, 1 Mississippi, then shift.