1970 SM465 2wd usable in a 4x4? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JimmyFloyd · 05-15-2009, 02:25 PM

Will a SM465 from a 2wd be usable in a 4x4? I am looking to get one incase the one in my blazer goes, but it's from a 2wd.

Also, how hard is it to remove? I've never removed one before.

hicktownhotrodder · 05-15-2009, 05:06 PM

ill make you a deal...

if you have the right adapters to go to the T-case then it should. GM used the 465 from the factory. look for one with the T-case stilll on it

Ace in the hole · 05-15-2009, 05:36 PM

The problem is that the 2wd trans had a different output shaft on it than the 4wd. IIRC the 2wd has a 35 spline and the 4wd has a 10 spline output. Not hard to change if you have the know how.
Some good info here- http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/brandpa...ild/index.html

**Yukon Jack** · 05-16-2009, 08:05 AM

You could also go to a divorced transfer case but that would be a lot of work - I'd just get a 4wd SM465 - they are cheap and pretty plentiful.

JimmyFloyd · 05-16-2009, 04:26 PM

yeah, I was looking at this one because it's in a C20 here and would have only been $50. Mine is in good shape, but it'd never hurt to have a spare. I'll just wait a bit and see if I can find a 4x4 one.

Thanks

Mike C · 05-16-2009, 05:19 PM

$50 is a great deal. I'd buy it for that. But if you make even minor attempts at maintenance, it will last just about forever. My Jimmy's SM465 has more than 350,000 miles on it now. I've changed the fluid once and the clutch once. It's pretty hard to tear one up in a pickup truck or SUV. Plenty of 2 1/2 ton trucks, school buses and UPS trucks use them so you can see what they can take.

05-15-2009, 02:25 PM	#1
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	1970 SM465 2wd usable in a 4x4? Will a SM465 from a 2wd be usable in a 4x4? I am looking to get one incase the one in my blazer goes, but it's from a 2wd. Also, how hard is it to remove? I've never removed one before. __________________ 1970 Blazer 350/SM465/205 SOLD! \| 1998 Z3

05-15-2009, 05:06 PM	#2
hicktownhotrodder Rollin Coal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Winnebago Illinios Posts: 131	Re: 1970 SM465 2wd usable in a 4x4? ill make you a deal... if you have the right adapters to go to the T-case then it should. GM used the 465 from the factory. look for one with the T-case stilll on it __________________ I have three letters to all these import guys: God-Made-Chevy 04 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax 1972 Chevrolet C-30 Dually Pickup stock? 350 SM465 four speed 1977 GMC K-35, TH-400, 4X4 450 horse 454(dad's) 1993 Dodge cummins 5-speed DEAD!!

05-15-2009, 05:36 PM	#3
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: 1970 SM465 2wd usable in a 4x4? The problem is that the 2wd trans had a different output shaft on it than the 4wd. IIRC the 2wd has a 35 spline and the 4wd has a 10 spline output. Not hard to change if you have the know how. Some good info here- http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/brandpa...ild/index.html __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

05-16-2009, 08:05 AM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: 1970 SM465 2wd usable in a 4x4? You could also go to a divorced transfer case but that would be a lot of work - I'd just get a 4wd SM465 - they are cheap and pretty plentiful. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-16-2009, 04:26 PM	#5
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	Re: 1970 SM465 2wd usable in a 4x4? yeah, I was looking at this one because it's in a C20 here and would have only been $50. Mine is in good shape, but it'd never hurt to have a spare. I'll just wait a bit and see if I can find a 4x4 one. Thanks __________________ 1970 Blazer 350/SM465/205 SOLD! \| 1998 Z3

05-16-2009, 05:19 PM	#6
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	Re: 1970 SM465 2wd usable in a 4x4? $50 is a great deal. I'd buy it for that. But if you make even minor attempts at maintenance, it will last just about forever. My Jimmy's SM465 has more than 350,000 miles on it now. I've changed the fluid once and the clutch once. It's pretty hard to tear one up in a pickup truck or SUV. Plenty of 2 1/2 ton trucks, school buses and UPS trucks use them so you can see what they can take. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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