4wd conversion

72'CaminoKid · 12-23-2005, 10:06 PM

how hard is it to convert from 2wd to 4wd? and how expensive?

Beaver3000 · 12-23-2005, 10:12 PM

You know what, I was thinking the same thing a few days ago. I curious to see. Nice question!

DodgeChick · 12-24-2005, 12:33 AM

From what Ive heard I dont think its overly easy...nor cheap. I cant give you specifics as I dont know anyone who's done it.

Why not just buy a 4x4 in the first place or trade up? I think in the long run it would be easier and cheaper.

Beaver3000 · 12-24-2005, 12:39 AM

Yeah, thats why I stopped thinking about it. We always have a hundred 4x4 on sale around here and for good prices. Still curious to see how much or how hard it is to do though.

DodgeChick · 12-24-2005, 12:48 AM

I just typed in "2x4 to 4x4 conversion" on yahoo search...it pulled up a bunch of topics on forums and such. I cant post the links here for you obviously

but I suggest you try it yourself.
They're basically saying alot of what I said... its cheaper to buy a 4x4 lol. Theres a bunch of variations listed between 2x4 and 4x4's which is why it makes it difficult.

DodgeChick · 12-24-2005, 12:49 AM

Btw...this is about trucks so it can be in the general truck forum.
I'll switch it over

72'CaminoKid · 12-24-2005, 10:27 AM

well, i've already got a 93 jimmy, with a good motor, but the car is way beat up. and the tranny is shot, so we're gonna have to replace or rebuild that. i mena, it's beat up so bad, trade in will be worthless and not get us enough in return to buy a 4x4, so we just wanted to convert it to 4x4 and use as a trail beast since it wont matter if it gets beat up.... and we aint got enough to go buy a 4x4

chevyguy · 12-30-2005, 05:27 PM

Its not real hard, but it can get expensive. i did a little s10 truck for a guy and i installed solid front axle. Used full size chevy axles. Not to hard, but does take alot of fabrication work and sone real good welding, the expensive part is in the transmaiision and transfer case swap and making new driveshafts.

72'CaminoKid · 12-31-2005, 08:05 AM

how much fab and welding? i'm sure between me, dad, and some of the other mechs. around the airport we can handle it.

chevyguy · 01-05-2006, 08:42 PM

Alot, of cuttin g and fabricating mounts and shackles. Not worth it. these little blazers are becoming a dime a dozen, just look around and find another one with a bad motor or something like that and pick it up for a few hundred bucks

12-23-2005, 10:06 PM	#1
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,753	4wd conversion how hard is it to convert from 2wd to 4wd? and how expensive? __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

12-24-2005, 12:33 AM	#3
DodgeChick Senior Member++ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 850	From what Ive heard I dont think its overly easy...nor cheap. I cant give you specifics as I dont know anyone who's done it. Why not just buy a 4x4 in the first place or trade up? I think in the long run it would be easier and cheaper. __________________ 2002 Patriot Blue Ram 1500 4x4 in the process of some mods ***Voted Best Truck on HGS*** Silly boys!! Trucks are for girls!!! "Grab Life By The Horns"

12-24-2005, 12:48 AM	#5
DodgeChick Senior Member++ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 850	I just typed in "2x4 to 4x4 conversion" on yahoo search...it pulled up a bunch of topics on forums and such. I cant post the links here for you obviously but I suggest you try it yourself. They're basically saying alot of what I said... its cheaper to buy a 4x4 lol. Theres a bunch of variations listed between 2x4 and 4x4's which is why it makes it difficult. __________________ 2002 Patriot Blue Ram 1500 4x4 in the process of some mods ***Voted Best Truck on HGS*** Silly boys!! Trucks are for girls!!! "Grab Life By The Horns"

12-24-2005, 12:49 AM	#6
DodgeChick Senior Member++ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 850	Btw...this is about trucks so it can be in the general truck forum. I'll switch it over __________________ 2002 Patriot Blue Ram 1500 4x4 in the process of some mods ***Voted Best Truck on HGS*** Silly boys!! Trucks are for girls!!! "Grab Life By The Horns"

12-24-2005, 10:27 AM	#7
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,753	well, i've already got a 93 jimmy, with a good motor, but the car is way beat up. and the tranny is shot, so we're gonna have to replace or rebuild that. i mena, it's beat up so bad, trade in will be worthless and not get us enough in return to buy a 4x4, so we just wanted to convert it to 4x4 and use as a trail beast since it wont matter if it gets beat up.... and we aint got enough to go buy a 4x4 __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

12-23-2005, 10:12 PM	#2
Beaver3000 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Yuba City, California Posts: 393	You know what, I was thinking the same thing a few days ago. I curious to see. Nice question!

12-24-2005, 12:39 AM	#4
Beaver3000 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Yuba City, California Posts: 393	Yeah, thats why I stopped thinking about it. We always have a hundred 4x4 on sale around here and for good prices. Still curious to see how much or how hard it is to do though.

12-30-2005, 05:27 PM	#8
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,300	Its not real hard, but it can get expensive. i did a little s10 truck for a guy and i installed solid front axle. Used full size chevy axles. Not to hard, but does take alot of fabrication work and sone real good welding, the expensive part is in the transmaiision and transfer case swap and making new driveshafts. __________________ Everyone hes to believe in something, I believe I will go ride my motorcycle. MSF certified Ridercoach USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

12-31-2005, 08:05 AM	#9
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,753	how much fab and welding? i'm sure between me, dad, and some of the other mechs. around the airport we can handle it. __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

01-05-2006, 08:42 PM	#10
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,300	Alot, of cuttin g and fabricating mounts and shackles. Not worth it. these little blazers are becoming a dime a dozen, just look around and find another one with a bad motor or something like that and pick it up for a few hundred bucks __________________ Everyone hes to believe in something, I believe I will go ride my motorcycle. MSF certified Ridercoach USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

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