Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Auto to NV 4500 Question

[K LeClair]

I just purchased an NV4500 5 speed out of a '01 2WD. I will be putting it in my '95 2WD that currently has an auto. My question is this '01 NV4500 already updated from the factory with the 5th gear nut Also I believe the manual has a 31 spline output. What spline is my '95 2wd auto? Lastly,will I have to shorten/extend my driveshafy. Have most everything else to do the conversion,just trying to figure out the driveshaft deal wtihout actually taking it off. I appreciate any information. Keith

 

[BigPapa]

K LeClair,



I just did mine last week. You will need the drive shaft from the donor with the 5-speed. The auto is longer than the NV4500. I only had the front half from the manual because I was told the only difference is the transmission yoke. We were able to make it work by moving the cross member the carrier bearing mounts to. I need to get new u-joints and the drive shaft rebalanced. Good luck.



Scott

 

[K LeClair]

Scott,thanks for the info. Do you remember if the difference in the yoke was spline count???I'm thinking it is???I will have to find a donor drive shaft. Keith

 

[mfunderburgh]

It will probably be cheaper to just have your drive shaft changed, should run about $70-$80. Thats what i did.

 

[K LeClair]

Your right,It probably will be cheaper to have my shaft modified. I just wanted to have all the parts in hand when I did the swap as this is my daily driver. Keith

 

[BigPapa]

K,



I didn't count the splines but the yoke looks totally different. It has a "flywheel" on it about 6" in diameter. Better check the output seal, too. I ended up replacing mine 4 days after install. The old one was trashed.



You'll need wiring diagrams for your switches. I had mine done so I can't help you but he did say he had to run wires because they weren't just "hangin' there".



Scott

 

[BigPapa]

K,



I found out today why the old seal was trashed. The front half of the drive shaft(The one from the donor truck) was 3/4" too long. I broke down and took it to Clinard's Drive Line here in Nashville. All they do is drive shafts. Got it done right. Just thought I'd let you know.



Scott