2WD to 4WD coversion

[wjbates1430]

Ok so thinking of converting my 1977 2WD to a 4WD truck and was wondering if :

A) is it even do able with out breaking the bank?
B) just how major of a project would this be to do?

William

[mrollings53]

I see two routes. Both require a 4x4 donor vehicle. Either swap all of the cross members and front suspension components and drive train components from the donor vehicle to your vehicle or swap your body and everything not suspension/ drivetrain related to the 4x4 frame. Either way it would probably just be easier to add a truck to the stable and get a 4x4 that still has potential and fix it up.

[Madman]

I see two routes. Both require a 4x4 donor vehicle. Either swap all of the cross members and front suspension components and drive train components from the donor vehicle to your vehicle or swap your body and everything not suspension/ drivetrain related to the 4x4 frame. Either way it would probably just be easier to add a truck to the stable and get a 4x4 that still has potential and fix it up.

I agree. Unless the vehicle has sentimental value, it may be cheaper/easier to just purchase the 4x4 that you are looking for.

[J68Cain]

I thought about doing the same thing , A boy i know swapped the body to a donor frame and it worked out good for him.

[HIO Silver]

Doable. If you're adventurous and into fabrication, consider this approach:
http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/projectbui ... index.html

[bike5087]

I just completed a swap from a 68 2wd to a 73 4wd frame which also involved using the engine out of the 2wd. My advice is if you're going to do it, make sure the donor frame, suspension and drivetrain are in fairly decent shape. Parts add up to big $ very quickly as does the labor (in this case my own) when you have to replace or rebuild suspension bushings, axle seals, brake lines, wheel cylinders,transfer case, and or other misc. baloney. But... it is very cool and very useful to have a 4wd pickup!