Quadratrac Transfer case Any way to convert to lock in style?

Flexy Backhand · Jun 19, 2008

Been looking at a 79 j 10 p/u but I want it as a semi dd, problem is the Quadratrac Transfer case is all time 4wd, what can I do?

1982cj7 · Jun 20, 2008

There used to be a couple of companies that made part time kits for the Quadratrac, not sure if they are still in production though.

TreeClimber · Jun 20, 2008

thecherokeekid said:
Been looking at a 79 j 10 p/u but I want it as a semi dd, problem is the Quadratrac Transfer case is all time 4wd, what can I do?

Don't be an idjut. The J10 got maaaaybe 7 mpg. Even if you convert to true 2wd, it'd go up to 8 or 9. Why bother. Get a XJ Cherokee, and then you can get mid teens, maybe 20 freeway.

If that don't convince you, then PM Junkyard Jim. He's truly knowledgeable on full size Jeeps with conversions. He's not here that often, but he's around. You'll find him if you look.

Tony

Flexy Backhand · Jun 20, 2008

Thanks for the input!
My current dd gets 10mpg, I figured this may get a little better but maybe not.
probably going to get something else. heres the truck though-
Pretty nice interior too!
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/car/721186073.html

Corey Y · Jun 20, 2008

Some of the older j-trucks have Dana 20s, behind my AMC TH400, there is a chevy NP205, it was a simple swap.

Little Red Zuk · Jun 20, 2008

Mile Marker is the only one I found that still does a Q-trac conversion kit.

FiFo · Jun 20, 2008

I got 10 MPG driving my J-20 froim kirkland to Elbe and back, and it's got an AMC 401. :awesomework:

DrveJeepDrnkBeer · Jun 22, 2008

If your still interested in the truck, I have a dana 20 that I can send with it. Not sure if it will bolt up to the th400 tho.

Corey Y · Jun 22, 2008

Swapping in the Dana 20 would be your best option.

angelfly · Jun 28, 2008

Here bro, check these guys out www.bjsoffroad.com they will have everything you need to do the job and do it complete:awesomework:

If I recall they are actually located in WA so you can arrange for pickup or whatever you want! But either way these guys are the headquaters for fullsize jeeps

I got a 77chief it came with a quadratrac what a POS i have a 203/205 combo now:beer: