manual awd to automatic awd swap

[GTOJOE]

Don't know anything about the DSM ATX but the JDM ATX is a W4A33-1-UNQ & W4A33-1-UNQ1. Is this the exact same model?

[IPD]

Don't know anything about the DSM ATX but the JDM ATX is a W4A33-1-UNQ & W4A33-1-UNQ1. Is this the exact same model?

afaik, the usdm and jdm dsm awd atx's are the same (i'm certain the mechanicals are). the only significant physical difference between these and the 3/s is the bell-housing.

[green-lantern]

the driveshaft is virtually identical to the 6-speed driveshaft; only the nipple that fits into the transfer case is different. i'm sure if someone were so inclined, they could probably rig the 6-speed xfer case guts to work with an awd atx. i've never heard of anyone sheering off a driveshaft nipple though--so i don't think it's a big problem.

I know old thread

Couldn't somebody just swap the front spline from the auto AWD shaft and put it on the 6 speed shaft?

[IPD]

i'd love to see that done, actually. i'm confident it would work. evan and i only went the JDM import route, because i didn't feel like trying to blaze new territory on my DD. since i'll probably have either a vehiCROSS or a slk55 amg as a DD when i get back, i'm all about trying new shit.

[green-lantern]

You would think if the U joint was the same then it wouldn't be a problem at all.

[IPD]

everything IS the same, except the length of some shaft sections, and the nipple. the overall length is very, very close to identical.

[KeithMac]

I know old thread

Couldn't somebody just swap the front spline from the auto AWD shaft and put it on the 6 speed shaft?

I've seen it done but it was professionally welded..

Fastbikes / Elton on GTOOC has done a TT conversion to an Auto and the box looks more than man enough for the job!.

[BaadVR4]

Any competent driveshaft company can put whatever end you need on whatever shaft you want, provided the materials and diameters are compatible.

[green-lantern]

Milt, I was mainly wondering about the U joint. If it could be swapped in with a new one, no welding and stuff.

[IPD]

That's where I'm uncertain as well, Paul. I'm assuming those are press-fit, and if so...a good shop should be able to handle it.