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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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4x4 coversion kit

i was wondering if anyone knew anything about this whats the cost how hard it would be or if it even exist
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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if you have a 2wd truck, just go get the front end of a 4x4 and put it in. it bolts rite up. there are several people on here that have done it. is that what you were asking?
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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will that just raise my front end because i was actually looking to make my truck four wheel drive ive heard of people doin it but havent seen much about how to do it
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Fordboy89
will that just raise my front end because i was actually looking to make my truck four wheel drive



There is no "kit"
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Not 100% sure, but you need the entire front end from a 4x4, transfercase, driveshafts and anything else like 4x4 shifter, etc.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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what he said^^^^
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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1. matching front and rear gear sets

2. front and rear drive shafts

3. transmission

4. transfer case

5. shifter linkage/relays for electronic shift

6. front ttb or solid axle

7. transmission cross member

i think thats about all there is... maybe some small stuff
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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if your startin with nothin....well...do you intend on wheelin this thing at all, or do you just want the convienence of 4wd? if i were you i would do a SAS
 
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Rear axle will need also a couple of separators between axle and leaf springs to compensate for the 2" higher front I-Beam
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Its really not all that difficult to do, the front axle swap could be done in one weekend and the trans the next weekend. The only time consuming part for me was having the rear drive shaft made. I couldn't find one to match and the original shop i went to messed it up. It took me almost 2 weeks to get worked out.

Make sure you go through the seals, u-joints, bearing, brakes, ball joints and bushings in the new axle to make sure its ready to go. You dont wanna put it together then tear it apart the next weekend to replace parts.

I love having 4x4 and it get used at least once a week, so it was worth it for me. Let me know if you have any questions.

Good Luck!!!
 
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