4x2 to 4x4 conversion

[georgiaboy93]

My dad passed away six months ago leaving me his truck. I want to do a 4x2 conversion. I know it isn't "worth it" but to me it is. I can pick up a diner truck from a junk yard or get a dealer to convert it but which would be a better choice?? Not just money but time constraints as well

[DaveH71]

Do you absolutely need 4x4? Why not just get a locker in the rear. It would be A LOT more cheaper and simpler. I've seen 2wd trucks with a locker do some serious stuff. Converting a 4x2 to a 4x4 is gonna be a big headache. I would go the locker route.

[georgiaboy93]

My dad wanted to do it one day just for the heck of it and I would like to do it for him. Plus Im used to getting stuck throwing it in 4low and powering out with my blazer. I also wanted to lift it a little to put the 31s off my old k10 on it and that is pointless on 2wd

[zach1990]

If it was me I'd go the doner truck route and just enjoy yourself instead of paying for the work

 

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[georgiaboy93]

Thanks for the advice. I definitely miss being neck deep in parts and praying to God I remembered that bolt that I covered up 30 min ago during reassembly

[kstruckcountry]

What truck do you want to do the conversion to? It may be easier to go custom than hunt down a donor and swap parts. Not to mention the custom setup will perform awesome.

 

 

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[georgiaboy93]

It is a 04 Chevy 1500 single cab with a 4.8

[Chris]

Frame is different for 4x4 and 4x2

[zach1990]

And the entire suspension

 

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[kstruckcountry]

Yeah in that case SFA 4 link with divorced t case is your best bet. $$$

 

 

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[Chris]

Thats why the frame is different. And just the front suspension is different

[zach1990]

Yeah in that case SFA 4 link with divorced t case is your best bet. $$$

 

 

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Ugh do you have any idea how bad I wanna straight axle this truck

 

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[kstruckcountry]

I like IFS. It's easy to work on and it rides good.

 

For a custom job SFA is the only way to go though.

 

 

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[Silverado4x4]

Do what Danny is saying do a SFA swap, there are kits out there to convert it to a SFA and all you supply is the axle which you can find anywhere. Thats what I would do.

 

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[SarahsGMC]

Sas it and get a crate motor my boyfriend and friends are pros at all that

 

 

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