05-15 2wd to 4wd conversion guide (for dummies)

thanks to this mod I drove 164 miles in 4hi while my rear driveshaft was being rebuilt

 

Do you have a pic of that? I’m wondering if you have the 4wd frame? I didn’t see any other holes to re-mount with

 

Here is a quick picture of the frame. The support is usually riveted in.

 

Is anyone looking for a 4wd tcase? (Not the FJ case)

Im selling mine for $200. I think the actuator works. It can definitely be rebuilt. Has about 131k on it

 

Update: I took last weekend off to go to Vegas. Before the trip, I wired up a harness for the transfer case sensors and I ran it through the driverside firewall. Waiting on the connectors pins and sensor connectors from Corsa Technic to be delivered to finish the dash install and wire harness. I ran the breather vent lines for the clamshell and transfer case. I Just finished mounting the transmission, the torque converter was a PITA to seat correctly, but it's in. I made sure to line up the torque converter bolt holes on the flexplate and torque converter itself in the middle of the starter cavity before install. I had to use a wood screw to remove the RMS. The Lisle seal puller was worthless and the tip snapped.

I decided to replace the five 17mm bolts on the transmission. Two of the original bolts were questionable. The part number is 90080-111426 if anyone needs it. The bolts were cheaper at the dealer than replacement bolts at Ace Hardware. $2.44 vs $4.24. I ended up using the HF Pittsburgh motorcycle aluminum lift to install the transmission. It was on recently and it was easier to maneuver than the lift table.

Waiting on parts to rebuild the original starter. I probably should have gone with a reman, but I want to learn how to rebuild one.

Time to start working on the crossmember and practice welding with the HF Titanium 125. I've been dreading this part.