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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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can you make a 4x4 into a 4x2?

im trying to find a 2003 f150 supercab 5.4 short bed in black or dark blue 4x2. but I can only find it in 4x4.

what parts would you have to change? i know transfer case take off and front axles. what else
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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There are plenty out there im sure...Your budget will determine how easy it is to find one. Im confused on why you would want to do this. You can still lower a 4x4, not to mention all the money you will have invested to do this. I would just keep looking for a
2wd. As for parts, id say thats about it. Thats a ton of work to make a 2wd truck. I dont know many people from TX that want 2wds! .....Good luck
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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Keep looking for a 4x2.....as stated above....
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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Im more into custom trucks than 4x4, and I plan to install a air suspension system which you can not do on a 4x4.

there are a ton of people in texas that prefer 2wd
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EX-CA...item2c613f85ad

Easier to just repaint it anyway
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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Yea just repaint it, otherwise if you really wanted to completely convert it you'd need a new transmission, new driveshaft, and to convert all the front suspension. And I'm sure there's still other things I'm missing too.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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I'm sure you can....but it makes no sense to do so. Why invest the time and money in doing it, when if your patient/willing to travel a little you can find what you're looking for? Or as suggested purchase the truck a different color and pay to have it painted. I would bet its much cheaper to do that then what you are proposing
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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thanks big smokey, that is excatly what im looking for. price not bad either. and its only about 300 miles away from were i live.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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you can have air suspension on a 4x4, it'll be really tricky for the front, but the rear is the exact same as a 2wd.
 
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