4wd conversion help

paintman · 09-24-2009, 12:22 AM

I am wondering if the tranny,trans. case and front axle etc. from an 89 Sidekick 2dr 4x4 will fit in my 97 sport 4dr 2wd? I have a chance to buy a running one for $425 locally.
Thanks

deeznutts77 · 09-24-2009, 07:35 AM

the sport has alot of different parts.

paintman · 09-24-2009, 10:57 AM

Thanks.I knew some things are different but didnt think the suspension and drive train were except for the engine? I would just sell and buy a 4wd but mine only has 47,000

kick-fix · 09-24-2009, 01:46 PM

jumping 2 generations? 89>92>97 is problematic ,
as is the going from non-sport to sport. !

your car actually a 97 1.8 liter sport , DOHC ?

some dealers put sports stickers on 1.6L plain janes, see this.
wider body , many many differences and different splines on 97.

you can look up all the details here.
its all there, million words, and a great search engine, with stickies of this too.
Zuwharrie.Com BBS - Index

every single part explained and how to do swaps and conversions.
the trials and tribulations....