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03-31-2013, 01:57 PM
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Location: Pulaski, Wi
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converting my 3/4 ton 2wd to a 4x4
i bought a 3/4 ton 2wd a few months back with plans of lowering it. after i lowered it and got the body work done i decided id kinda like to swap it over to a 4x4. how much work is it to swap? would i be better off buying a 4x4 and puttin my body on it?
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03-31-2013, 02:49 PM
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Re: converting my 3/4 ton 2wd to a 4x4
i would think thatd be easier since youve already lowered it imo
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03-31-2013, 07:08 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Columbus OH
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Re: converting my 3/4 ton 2wd to a 4x4
I would never "convert" a vehicle that was available as a 4x4 in the first place. The cost to convert is far greater than just buying an existing truck.
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03-31-2013, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: sarnia ontario canada
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Re: converting my 3/4 ton 2wd to a 4x4
Get a 4x4 frame and mount everything you have to the frame. Your rear axle should work with the frame. Then the most important part is to sell me your drop spindles.
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03-31-2013, 08:39 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Fort Worth Texas
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Re: converting my 3/4 ton 2wd to a 4x4
My truck is a 2WD converted to a 4x4. It was like that when I got it and I have no idea how hard it was, though.
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04-01-2013, 01:40 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Louisville,Ky
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Re: converting my 3/4 ton 2wd to a 4x4
Basicly you take half the truck apart and put it back together.You can get a parts truck cheap but it takes a lot of man hours that adds up.If it was me i would find a cheap 4x4 truck that needs a engine or trans replace whatever one is dead and drive it.And sell your truck you have now if you can't keep it.
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