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What would I have to do to make a transmission from a 1990 chevy van that is 2wd fit in a 1990 chevy truck that is 4wd? Both trannys are 700r4's.

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    You will have to go and buy another 4WD transmission.  Although they are mostly similar, there are enough differences between 2WD and 4WD 700R4s to make this a losing proposition.  Maybe you can trade the van transmission for a 4Wd transmission but, unless you are transmission mechanic with a load of spare parts lying around, this swap should not be attempted.

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Auto repair and parts questions on any year or make including older and foreign makes(MG and DeSoto, for example)

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30 years as an auto parts counterman and parts manager, both wholesale and retail

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