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by Jwheelock on February 26th, 2006

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What would it take to convert my 2 wheel drive truck to 4 wheel drive?

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  • by Shabba on February 27th, 2006

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    A whole lot of work. Depending on the type of vehicle, it may not even be possible.


    If you have a vehicle where the 4x2 version and 4x4 versions use the same body and chassis, then you might have some luck. However, if not, you will have very little chance. It would be cheaper, and less of a nightmare, just to trade in your 4x2 for a 4x4.

    First of all you need to install a transfer case, a front propellor shaft, a front differential and axles. The front suspension would need to be replaced to handle this extra hardware. You would need to make sure that the engine will clear the front axles.

    You would have to change the rear prop shaft, or shorten it, to compensate for the transfer case. You will probably need to change your gearbox as well, because 4x2 gearboxes usually don't have the mounting points to attach a transfer case to. If the new gearbox doesn't mate up to the engine, you would need to make up an adapter plate to join them, or get an engine that it fits to.

    You would need to fabricate (i.e. cut) a hole in the floor somewhere for the 4WD lever to go.

    All in all, unless you have a truck like a Ford F100 or something, where the 4x2 and 4x4 versions shared the same/similar body, then it would be near impossible to do what you're suggesting.

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