NV-120 AWD t-case swap
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Maverick6587
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Another member swapped out the 126 for the 226 (AWD to 4WD) here: https://gmtnation.com/forums/threads/97x-converting-awd-to-4wd.19643/post-578038
It's possible for sure. Just make sure you grab the wire harness from the SS. Beyond that, I'm not sure about the wiring going the other way (4WD to AWD). I'm sure someone else could help with that though.
It's possible for sure. Just make sure you grab the wire harness from the SS. Beyond that, I'm not sure about the wiring going the other way (4WD to AWD). I'm sure someone else could help with that though.
TequilaWarrior
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SS doesn't use a 126. It's an NV120 and I believe it's a Torsen style transfer case - which would mean it behaves differently. I believe it's 100% mechanical, no electronic controls on it. There is some discussion on this board regarding differences but I'm having some difficulties finding the individual threads.
The SS has an upgrade tranny as well. I'm not 100 % sure but I think it's a 4L70E instead of the 4L60E the 4.2's get.
The SS has an upgrade tranny as well. I'm not 100 % sure but I think it's a 4L70E instead of the 4L60E the 4.2's get.
my driving needs are more bad weather than off-road. I would rather have the day to day awd where I would benefit from them vs basically never using the 4WD (or going in and out of 4WD 10 times on a commute as I hit pavement, bad road, pavement, etc)
Maverick6587
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From my book of lessons learned. I would advise against the transfer. Unless however you are a tire fanatic.
I burned my transfer case VERY quickly after only swapping out two tires. The awd transfer case only allows about 2-3/32 of difference between the tire tread depth before it starts to correct for speed variation between the tires. That is how it gets burned.
I burned my transfer case VERY quickly after only swapping out two tires. The awd transfer case only allows about 2-3/32 of difference between the tire tread depth before it starts to correct for speed variation between the tires. That is how it gets burned.
I did it! I got a use nv120 with 60k miles and did the front diff disconnect swap to awd while I was in there. Now I just need to wait for some snow and see how it does!
swap was super easy. Since the 120 is all mechanical I only removed things and didn’t have to fuss with a lot. I need to remove the service 4wd light in the dash and then it will be completely invisible to someone driving it.
swap was super easy. Since the 120 is all mechanical I only removed things and didn’t have to fuss with a lot. I need to remove the service 4wd light in the dash and then it will be completely invisible to someone driving it.
Just an update for anyone curious. Still working great with the new t-case. I removed the light from the dash cluster since it's no longer needed.
Drives smooth, is great in the snow, no engine codes and I haven't noticed any mpg differences (I'm sure there is, but it's small enough to not be of significance for my amount of driving).
Drives smooth, is great in the snow, no engine codes and I haven't noticed any mpg differences (I'm sure there is, but it's small enough to not be of significance for my amount of driving).