NV4500 installed

[NMARSH]

well thanks again TDR members. i picked up my new nv4500 and associated goodies from Quad 4X4 friday. finished installing it sunday. not only is the shifting great, i dont have the vibration from the transfer case shift lever. btw, does anyone need an old getrag? thanks again for the information.

 

[Paychk]

I PMed you thanks!

 

[DieselBuzz]

NMARSH,

How many hours did it take? What about the frame work involved? Any other tips?

Thanks in advance.

Art

 

[NMARSH]

Dan at Quad 4x4 says it takes anywhere from 15-20 hrs. i had previously removed the old getrag/transfer-case so that i could take him my flywheel. all in all it took all day Saturday and finished up Sunday around 2:30pm or so. there are no frame mods. . there is a little work to do on the transmission support plate

and some mods to the transfer case shifter bracket. the worst part for me was cutting the carpet. . i felt if you screwed up on that, then everyone would see it. you need a welder and a grinder and probably a torch or chop saw. the kit i got was very complete and to the point. you could probably shave some time of the install if you have a nice warm place to do it. i was stuck out side with snow on the ground and highs in the mid 30's. also i did everything by myself wishing i had someone to help.

good luck

nick

 

[rbalcom]

Are you selling the getrag?

let me know if you decide to part with it?

ray

 

[Old Smoky]

We'll have to talk, NMARSH.



Mike

 

[NMARSH]

i should mention that i didnt just do the swap on a whim. my rear main seal was bad and i figured while it was out do the deed. my getrag's 3rd gear syncro's are gone and i had located a recently rebuilt one to replace it. long story short. i lost everything but 4th in that one. so i got my money (and transmission) back and went with the nv4500. with that said my old getrag is sitting in the barn.