Can I Put a 4WD Transmission In My 2WD Truck??

Toyota 2WD to 4WD conversions are popular, but I just want to low range of the W56 transmission. So can I swap out the W55 for a W56 and keep the IFS (Independent Front Suspension)?
I show the 2WD chassis, the W56 vs the W55, the crossmember issues, and discuss the challenges.

[@mikroth23]

Thank you for answering my question as the owner of a 2wd in need of a 4wd. This video is very much appreciated 👍

[@jflangas]

Thank for the comparison of transmissions (W55 and W56). I always wondered what would be involved to place a W56 in a 2wd. Much appreciated video.

[@owenmatteo9527]

instablaster

[@luisreza5586]

Fuck yea so informative you're awesome for making this video!!

[@park9143]

Excellent video!

[@ShaneFleming2016]

I'm assuming this would be the same process for the second gen 4Runner?

[@edgarmendez4631]

Have you change de plex plate or can use for 4x4 and 2wd is the same plexplate

[@jacobramos5747]

How much is the cost once you have committed going from 2WD to 4X4?

[@felixgange1715]

Awesome 👍👍👍

[@elirenigar9357]

Can the 2wd clutch still be used in the 4wd bellhousing?

[@ewitodaaabeaner9643]

I’m getting a 6.2 ls with a 4x4 transmission but my truck is not. 4x4 it’s for my 2004 Chevy 1500 and it’s a. 4.3

[@josemagallan1980]

Did it work??

[@rajgarg555]

Is it possible , not to change full transition and put only a transfer case with old transition?????

[@TylerVeale]

I don't think it would be worth it. Spline count is different on the output shaft.

[@youngfree9647]

So I have a 99 2wheel drive ranger and my cousin has a 4-wheel drive ranger not sure on year newer than mine and he has a manual tranny that’s good I want and I have an automatic in rate now on mine and want to know if thats possible

[@herbertsexton7629]

Can I take the 2x4 transmission and put my transfer case on it in my 4x4 97 Nissan and still use the 4x4

[@bobhilly546312156332]

No not usually

[@leoedate]

I want to have a pto tho

[@kenxichko]

W56 transmission still up for sale? Thanks for your vids really helpful

[@techenstein]

No sorry its gone

[@joshuakidd4595]

Can a 4 wheel drive 700r4 transmission go in a 2 wheel drive chevy1500 that has a 700r4 transmission

[@14paste14]

Yes

[@gabedaxe6622]

Does the AWD bellhousing fit in a 1jz/2jz engine?

[@gerardochaparro1877]

What year is the toyota?

[@felixgange1715]

What would the benefit be having the w56 in a 2wd?

[@techenstein]

Good question. The reason I wanted to do this is to get a lower gear. 1st gear at idle in the W55 2WD tranny is 6mph, which is too fast if you are trying to start from dead stop up a steep incline, and too fast when trying to navigate a bolder garden. By putting in the W56, even without the front axle of a 4WD, putting it in 4LO would essentially give me a granny gear for those situations.

[@wil8115]

lower gearing

[@ryderwilson643]

@@wil8115 he means really low gear, "granny gear"

[@jeremytheonlyone]

Good for RV motorhome which requires more torque evenly.

[@evhguitarstv43608]

is this the same problem your pointing out that i would find in swapping a 4x4 tranny into a tacoma prerunner? theres a vid on what i want to do: ua-cam.com/video/4vKz39bwN68/v-deo.html
but im not sure what transmission i should be looking for.

[@markpowell7470]

Could the end of the transmission where the drive shaft is attached be switched

[@techenstein]

Probably would take a lot of custom machining and fabrication to do that. It's kind of integrated into the housing.

[@markpowell7470]

Ok ive been brainstorming that for a while. Thanks for the info