1997 2WD GMC 1500 Conversion 4WD

[someguy2112]

Hi Everyone,

 

I would like to start out by saying I am new to this forum and that I look forward to spending time and gaining knowledge from fellow GM enthusiasts. Let me take this opportunity to describe my love for the off road sport and for the GMC brand in the off road hobby.

I currently have a 1997 2WD GMC 1500 With the 296 C.I. V6 It is a daily work truck as I am in construction. I have made minor modifications but nothing serious. I was planning on doing something serious to the truck this year such as dropping in a 350 and the most major thing is to convert the 2WD to a 4WD. This is why I am here. I wouldn't konw if it is possible to do so and if so how would I go about doing it? Also I am planning on dropping in a 350 V8 once I have the AWD system finished. Now this truck is used heavily off road on construction sites and what not and as my daily commuter truck. When I am finished with it i want it to be the baddest 1500 out there.

 

Thanks Folks,

 

God Bless

 

Leo

[carneyman]

Welcome! Should be a fun project. Good luck!

[someguy2112]

Welcome!  Should be a fun project.  Good luck!

 

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Thank you sir

[someguy2112]

Question: Is there such thing as a 4WD kit for 2WD trucks in which you can convert them?

[boakes]

Fourwheeler magazine is tackling the same project in this months magazine. I think they have the highlights on their website fourwheeler.com. Sounds like a fun project.