How would I change my 2by4 into a 4by4 what parts and what will it require

and can I get the parts at a junkyard BIG PROJECT

 

Cheaper and much much easier just to trade.

 

The only way to make a 4x2 into 4x4 would be to buy a 4x4. I have yet to see anyone do a switch over like that without buying a new truck

 

Just a quick overall rundown of parts: Suspension front and rear, front axle with same gears as back, transfer case, two drive lines one for front and one for rear, ECU, transmission adaption, exhaust, switch gear for transfer case, and locking hubs of some sort.

This is just the short list. I'm not saying don't do it, but... it may just be cheaper and easier to buy a 4x4. If you plan on building one then mucho cudos!

 

that dude with the mean mullet on trucks on spike tv did it to an old truck or whatever it can be done.

But still really expensive, unless uve got ******* u money and the truck has sentimental value id just trade it.

 

Key words here: ON AN OLDER TRUCK. As in, without fancy wiring and electronics and vaccum lines and all that other b/s. Just trade the truck in, it will be much easier and much cheaper.

 

Even if they did it to a newer truck they have a bigger budget than most people have, and get most parts donated

 

If you have to ask HOW, you shouldn't even attempt it.

 

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just sell your truck, and your project money can go to getting something a little newer, and 4wheel drive
-Patrick

 

trade your truck...no sentimental or anything...just change it
i'm just thinking of all the problem your gonna have...just change it

 

on your suspension, it would be to much hassle.

In my senior year of high school this kid did it on his truck but he had a donor truck already-and it was an 86 f150. the suspension was the exact same from the 2 wheel drives to the 4. he swapped everything though, axles(front and rear), transmissions, and of course drivelines, and gained a transfercase.

 

I converted my last truck 93 F150 and my brother converted his 96 ranger, relatively simple on those trucks. On the 97 and newers the frames are different from 2 to 4 so not exactly a bolt up deal.

For a 97 or newer I would put a D44 solid front axle with coil overs. You will have to build custom mounts. You will also have to have a 4x4 version transmission and a tranfer case. You will also have to raise the rear since the front end will have to sit higher to clear the solid axle.

 

I hate replies like that. While it may be true, at least point him in the right direction. I learned everything I know about trucks by reading, I've done everything myself to my truck thanks to those who enjoy helping. I believe biggreen (from ftw) did a 2wd - 4wd swap.

 

the point of these forums are to "learn" not just to show off ur rides.

 

No he did not do a 2wd to 4wd swap. Jesse did a SAS with a set of SD axles on his existing 4x4 F150.


Regardless if you hate replies like that, in this case it applies. If he has to ask how then its probably best that he stay out of it. On an older truck you can muddle through it, but on the newer trucks with the electronic systems involved you simply can't do that. Regardless its not a bolt on setup and will require extensive fabrication which, if you don't have access to the right tools and know how to use them, will cost you big money. On a 96 and older F150 a 4x2 to 4x4 conversion isn't really all that hard and can be done for minimal cost, unfortunetly 97 and up isn't the case. Plan on a minimum of $4000 for a shop to do the work. IFS just isn't that easy to work with.