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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Hey, I was just wondering if there is any difference in the 2wd and 4wd shells???

I am looking to buy a 2wd shell but plan to run 4x4 on it, however I heard possibly that the tunnels are different (due to the 4x4 having a transfer box). Anyone know??? Would it fit???
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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yes the tunnels are different and work woulld be needed, not sure how big the job is though.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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ok thanks for the reply, Ill forget that route then
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by fatmike
Hey, I was just wondering if there is any difference in the 2wd and 4wd shells???

I am looking to buy a 2wd shell but plan to run 4x4 on it, however I heard possibly that the tunnels are different (due to the 4x4 having a transfer box). Anyone know??? Would it fit???

4x4 shells are also strenghened over a normal 2wd shell
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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The tunnels are different and the bottom of the chassis legs have notches out of them to clear the front drive shafts
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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the gear tunneling can be easily knocked into shape on a 2wd to take the 4x4 box
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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rear turets also are beefed up

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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Main difference is the bulkhead is thicker material.
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