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4 button vs 3 button transfer case?

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Old 07-23-2019, 07:14 AM
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Does anybody know what years had which?
Was the 4 button a ZR2 only option?
 
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Old 07-23-2019, 09:47 AM
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I believe the 4 button autotrac became available around 1998, and it was available as an option on most models of 4x4 Blazer/Jimmy, not just the ZR2. The 3 button versions in the S-series trucks us an NP-233 transfer case, and the 4 button autotrac use an NP-236 transfer case. Most parts from the two systems are not directly compatible.
 
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Cool. Thanks!
So pretty much every 4x4 or ZR2 after 1998 would have the 4 button?
 
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Cool. Thanks!
So pretty much every 4x4 or ZR2 after 1998 would have the 4 button?
No, both were available. The 4 button was an option.
 
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Oh OK.
Thanks for the clarification
 
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Old 07-24-2019, 05:13 PM
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My 1999 LT 4dr has the 4-button.
 
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Old 07-24-2019, 05:27 PM
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While my 99 4 door lt 4x4 has a 3 button...

Looking at the bravada swap lol
 
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Old 07-24-2019, 05:41 PM
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While my 99 4 door lt 4x4 has a 3 button...

Looking at the bravada swap lol
Bravada axle tube or complete drive line swap???


My 04 has the 4 button auto. Not a fan... Honestly would rather just have a stick on the floor lol
 
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Old 07-25-2019, 02:11 PM
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Front driveline. I need to search more into it, but hoping to grab the case and axles.
 
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Old 07-25-2019, 08:28 PM
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Might I ask why? Just curious. Seems like a lot of work lol. Just because you want the full time AWD?
 

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