making a 2wd a 4wd

BadF250Boy99 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 06:14 PM

just curious i searched around for a bit without a answer
has anyone converted a 2wd truck to 4wd on here im sure someone has but im trying to decide if its worth it i have a lower mileage 99 extended cab longbed in good shape all around except the 2wd part

**bigcountrysg** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 06:21 PM

Not worth the time man. It is easier and cheaper to buy a 4 wheel drive.

Oh by the way fellow michigander, your not to far if you need help wiht your truck give me a hollar.

ncbowhunter · #3 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 06:22 PM

ive heard that the 2 wheel drives use a frame that is not as stong as 4 wheel drives, this from an old mechanic i used to know when i was a teenager, not sure if there is anything to this or not. just my thoughts.

**pipelayerjdh** · #4 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 06:27 PM

Lift the 2wd, get winch and rock-on!

BadF250Boy99 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 06:33 PM

im more into modifying my 2 cars ive got 2 thunderbird's a 94 supercharged one and a 95 v8 so i bought this as a daily driver and a tow vehicle but someone called my truck a sissy little 2wd today so it got me thinking

BadF250Boy99 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 06:35 PM

bigcountrysg- your not far away at all ive ended up in willis a few times here and there

**Dave** · #7 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 06:35 PM

its been done but its alot more work than you need to do and its expensive

1st you need new front axle
2 new tranny or rebuild with the 4x4 output shaft
3 transfer case
4 two new driveshafts

Also you need to make sure the gear ratio in the rear and in your new front end are the same

i believe i just listed about 7500 to 9500 worth of parts

i would just by the 4x4 to begin with

**pipelayerjdh** · #8 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 06:45 PM

You can lift it and be lighter than a 4wd and still look good. It is getting harder to tell the difference in a 2wd and 4wd unless it has stickers on yhe side. Of course that's not the case with the straight axle Fords, but I think it would be the way to go.

**bigcountrysg** · #9 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 06:47 PM

hey BadF250Boy your in luck if you want a 11 second T-bird like I used to race at Milan drag way. I had a 85, 86 and a 91 if you ever need help let me know. I got a 30 x 40 work shop behind my house and a truck with a trailer.

BadF250Boy99 · #10 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 07:01 PM

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