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RCars2 -> RE: Is it Possible..Convert Push button 4X4.. (5/11/2008 3:26:22 PM)
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There is a better way that the use of a wrench. I've been doing some research on this myself and this is what I've found. What you would need is a shifter from either an earler blazer with a floor shifter or a shifter from any vehicle that has an np-231 transfer case.
When you get down to it, the np-231 found in many vehicles is almost exactly the same as the np-233 found on most vehicles with push button transfer cases. The difference is pretty much just in terms of bolt patterns to transmissions and whether there is a shift motor (np-233) or lever (np-231). Otherwise internally mostly externally its the same unit. Even down to the shift positions and, best of all, the end of the shifting shaft that comes out of the transfer case. The shape and design of that shifting shaft makes it perfect to take a manual shifter and attach to it.
So as i mentioned you can take a shifter out of a blazer, or jeep, or just about any other vehicle that has np-231 and connect it to a np-233.....almost. There is a small hitch. While the shifter will line up with the shifter shaft you will need to come up with some way to retain it in place. Either you can weld it in place, or you can drill and tap the shaft and use the retainer from an np-231. The other snag that you may hit is that you will need to make a bracket to support all the linkages. This just takes time and creativity but remember, when you remove the shift motor there are now 3 holes with bolts that a bracket can be fabbed to fastened to.
Now, lets say you cant find a shifter because there arent any bone yards around or you just dont want to go digging. Novak has got you covered. They make an aftermarket universal shifter with linkages for np-231's. They come with a universal length straight shaft that can be bent to any angle to fit your interior. Additionally they sell boots to go with the shifter that bolt to the floor and will cover the hole you have to make and shift knobs. Here is a link to the shifter if interested. LINK
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