KZN165R SR5 Hub Conversion Question

[Ravanast]

Hi all,

I've had a browse\search through the forum and the internet for an answer to my question but can't find a concrete one, and the questions a bit different.

I'm look at buying a 2004 KZN165R SR5 that has been converted to free spinning hubs, not ADD. I understand how the conversion works but the thing that is throwing me is that this car has the normal (non-SR5 ADD) transfer stick selector. The one without the 4WD button and the L pattern, not the I pattern. All conversion conversations I've found don't mention changing the stubby gearstick, and considering the different pattern I wouldn't think it's not possible without changing the gearbox? Is this correct?

Alternatively was it possible to buy a SR5 with factory free spinning hubs (no ADD)?

*Thanks for putting this in the right place!*

[bigfut]

I haven't seen one without add in that vintage. Would have been a big job if they have changed it over.
I may be wrong, but unless its factory it would have been a case of changing front diff and transfer case over to a non sr5 version...

[Ravanast]

Yeah I'm pretty certain they couldn't come without it. I figured the transfer case would need to be changed but hadn't reckoned on the front diff as well. I guess it's either had a gearbox\diff blow and rebuilt with standard or it's a standard been made to look like convincingly like an SR5.

[bigfut]

Yeah I've looked into the change myself for the next time the ADD dies on mine...

The front diff has an actuator inside that uses the vacuum lines to engage/disengage 4wd.
Im no mechanic, so don't quote me... could be wrong