I am just curious as to what it would take to convert a 2WD 08 F150 to a 4WD. And please, no, “trade your truck in on a 4WD hyuk! hyuk!” comments.

I’m not going to make any outlandish claims of wanting to do this, its more just curiosity. I mean, if it’s not overly difficult, I would consider it but I was sitting here wondering if it has ever been done or if you guys knew the parts that would be needed to make the operation a success? I think it would be a cool project to undertake.

Being as 4WD was not a viable option for me when I bought mine and I do actually want a 4WD I might consider taking this on since I am tied into my truck for atleast 5 years.

 

If you are going to spend the money, go custom and do a straight axle swap.


Otherwise, not worth it.


Keep in mind its not just suspension, but a lot to do with drivetrain replacement as well.

 

Nevermind, I searched again and used " 4wd conversion" and found a thread.

 

Yeah that is what I just read in that other thread. I figured the t-case, axles, read diff, front spindles, and some other minor parts but aparantly there is more than meets the eye to a 4WD. Not to mention the electrical. I am going to call the dealer where I got my truck in April and see what the odds are on a 4.6L 4WD reg cab. That way all my stuff I bought can be moved to the new truck. If they have it in Black I will take that as a sign to trade up. well, trade sideways. lol 08 for an 08.

 

Just lift your 4x2.

 

and add some stickers...

 

Well, I have grown fond of....dare I say .. the "NOS" sticker at the local Rice-aholics meeting at the local grocery store parking lot. Oooh no, maybe the VTEC decal?

I do intend to lift no matter which way I go. I don't anticipate being able to trade in but if I don't try I will never know.

 

its more then suspension, its frame horns, crossmembers, Tcase, 2 Dshafts, floor shifter/linkage (or elec equivalent) PCM tuning for any traction control systems they have, etc

as its been said its much more cost effective to go custom, or to trade

 

SAS would be sweet!