so i know out of the gate the better solution is to just buy what i want but it if i go that route its a different platform and a lot more money in the end. so............

has anyone successfully converted a 2wd to 4x4? i know the majority of parts i need but still curious if im looking down an untraveled road.

Big questions are so far,

1 is the 4x4 frame the same unlike the previous gen

2 is the wiring harness there just tucked up somewhere for the t case?

 

I assume at a minimum the frame is different for transmission crossmember and front differential

 

Are you planning to go IFS or SAS? that and the tranny mount would be different.

 

If I'm gonna go with it I want to ifs and keep it a stock setup. Need to get ahold of a 4c4 and pull some measurements

 

I think your best bet would be buying a salvage vehicle as a donor, maybe a Tbone total? Then you'd have all the parts you need, and move your body onto the donor chassis

 

No idea 'cause I just bought a 4x4 to start with...

Good luck!

Mitch

 

Then why bother to comment?

 

This was pretty much my thought. Need to pull some measurements from a 4x4 truck to start and see if the frame is the same.

 

If you can list out what measurements you need, I can try to pull them for you. I have a 04 STX SuperCab 4x4, with 6.5 bed.