6l80 2wd to awd

[Shordy45]

I just bought a 6l80 2wd transmission that came from a Escalade from 08-2012 from what guy said good condition with torque converter for 650. wanted to know what would would need to be done to wit it in my 08 AWD yukon myself (Also have autel for programming)would be the first but am very familiar and done a good amount of research of what to put where any good advice?

 

[petethepug]

The 6L80 2WD to AWD / 4WD is do’able but not the other way around. What year truck do you want to install the 2WD trans in?

 

[Shordy45]

The 6L80 2WD to AWD / 4WD is do’able but not the other way around. What year truck do you want to install the 2WD trans in?

08 yukon denali which has AWD seen the video but might let the mechanic check it wanted more insight

 

[89Suburban]

@NickTransmissions

 

[Just Fishing]

I assume the difference if not case is the output shaft.
(Transmision disassembly required)

 

[NickTransmissions]

I just bought a 6l80 2wd transmission that came from a Escalade from 08-2012 from what guy said good condition with torque converter for 650. wanted to know what would would need to be done to wit it in my 08 AWD yukon myself (Also have autel for programming)would be the first but am very familiar and done a good amount of research of what to put where any good advice?

You sell it for what you paid for it and purchase a 6L80 that has been rebuilt properly and configured for your drivetrain type (AWD). Alternatively, you can rebuild this unit you just purchased and during the course of the overhaul, swap the output shaft to a 4WD/AWD output shaft - you will need to ensure you purchase a 'separate ring gears' style output shaft/ring gear assembly...2012 and up had the unigear design which wouldn't be compatible w/your speed sensor harness assembly.

 

[Shordy45]

You sell it for what you paid for it and purchase a 6L80 that has been rebuilt properly and configured for your drivetrain type (AWD). Alternatively, you can rebuild this unit you just purchased and during the course of the overhaul, swap the output shaft to a 4WD/AWD output shaft - you will need to ensure you purchase a 'separate ring gears' style output shaft/ring gear assembl...2012 and up had the unigear design which wouldn't be compatible w/your speed sensor harness assembly.

yea I pretty much got everything if I were to just change that output shaft instead of cutting it off. I know those years are compatible and sure its nothing newer than 2012 but I was going for that swap it with the used one for now till I get the one that's tore up rebuilt or even disassemble and replacing pieces myself to get a bit more familiarity with my trucks transmission(equally the anatomy)also saving the cost of labor. I am a by the book kinda guy and well with my hands and have the tools that can help the job go easier, my only challenge I say I would have is the mapping and placing of every piece, calibration and possibly the compatibility but I have yet run into that problem as you say the unigear but I doubt I will have that problem but if I do, I will be back on here hahaha. ALSO I know this is no easy task but is it as hard if you have the patience equal with the time to figure everything out to rebuild a trans? Thanks bro I appreciate it