Posted: Feb 19 2007 at 7:01pm | IP Logged

Yep... go trade it in.  To be honest, the time and money it would take to convert, it's almost cheaper just to trade the vehicle in.  You're looking at a lot of stuff.

New front suspension, transfer case, upgraded rear suspension, drive lines, brake lines, and I believe a different ECU.

Do a search, I could have sworn somebody did it already.

Posted: Feb 19 2007 at 9:19pm | IP Logged

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... It would be cheaper to convert using an 1980 or newer Wagoneer solid D-44f front axle but if you can’t do the work yourself go buy a lottery ticket and pray. Remember the front gearing needs to match the rear gearing.

Posted: Feb 20 2007 at 8:37am | IP Logged

I love it when people always start giving advice on something they have no clue about. Yes it can be done is it cheap to do depends on how you get the parts with everyone SASing now parts are cheaper here is a basic list of what I used I have done a few other things to the truck since I converted

Parts List

1.Front diff = Had to buy all the mounting hardware new.
2. SLR Diff Drop Kit 150.00+ shipping (An Option)
3 Half shaft’s= Had to buy new mounting hardware
4 Knuckle’s = Replace rear seal
5 Rotors/ = Had rotors resurfaced and Replaced all seals and Bearings
6 Calipers rebuilt them and new Pads
7 Auto Hubs =Had to replace missing the C-clip and Star washer =18.00 Dealer
8 Warn Prem. Hubs =150.00 (an option)
9 The hub itself I had to replace 1 with new.= Hub 116.00 Dealer
10 Calmini Steering (An Option) package deal when I bought other parts ** Trashing the Calmini Steering this weekend 2/24 going with custom set up.**
Also did mod to Idler arm 150.00
11 Replaced all Tie Rod ends. (not really needed but did it)
12 Transfer Case = Drained oil and replaced 200.00 from Ebay
13 Transmission = Drained oil and replaced filter = Filter kit 27.00=540.00 for the Transmission
14 Transmission cross member
15 Rear Transmission mount =50.00 From Dealer
16 Rear Drive shaft and Front drive shaft= Rear Drive shaft 130.00
17 Full skids= Skidrow skidplate = An option 540.00 from AC
18 LSD Mod to change slip tourq from 135+/- Ft Pounds to 230-260 FT pounds. 100.00
19. Shrockworks sliders 380.00

Posted: Feb 20 2007 at 11:36am | IP Logged

Here are a few pictures of what is involved

http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f161/lmhin2003/Converting% 20to%204X4/

Posted: Feb 20 2007 at 2:22pm | IP Logged

hintonl wrote: I love it when people always start giving advice on something they have no clue about.

If only people just had the money to go and convert on a whim with all the time in the world to do it.  Given the choice of just getting a used 4x4, or spending that much just for 2 more wheels giving traction, I find it easier for a used.  Then the money could be spent else where.

BTW... the line of ASE certificates hanging on my wall for ASE light and heavy duty vehicles suggests I have some clue. 

Posted: Feb 04 2008 at 10:42am | IP Logged

Hi,

i am going to convert my truck to 4wd, its a 2004, i got very interested when looking at hintonl's project pictures. It seems it wasn't that expensive and it must of been very fun to do it, sometimes you dont afford to get a new truck or you just love your truck to much to change it for another one.

i am looking for the parts needed in courtesy parts website as they have full diagrams of parts and everything, i will be posting the updates here and i wonder if you will be willing to assist me "Hintonl" in case of troubles?

Posted: Feb 04 2008 at 11:15am | IP Logged

I believe this are the parts needed, if you could please let me know what is missing i'll appreciate it

- spindle-knuckle right side
- spindle-knuckle left side
- front final drive assy (4.625 radio to match rear)
- 2 front drive shaft assy (left and right)
- front propeller shaft assy
- rear propeller shaft assy (i wonder if its a diferent size from current)
- transmission assy
- transfer case