4x4

98sierra71z · September 27, 2006

does anybody know if it is possible to transfer from manual 4wd on the floor in a 2001 2500 hd duramax to the electonic 4wd on the dash? and how mcuh will it cost me? is it worth the trouble

thanks,

Brian

GM-Tech · September 27, 2006

Forget it. It'd probably be cheaper to just buy a new truck with the automatic tranfer case.

98sierra71z · September 27, 2006

yeah but this truck is a really awesome truck and its in awesome shape for being a 2001 with only 40,000 on it.. is it a costly conversion or not? like if i found the parts in a junkyard what woudl i need?

GM-Tech · September 27, 2006

I don't get involved in modifications so I can't help ya. You're probably looking at several thousand dollars if it could even be done. For that kind of money, I'd just reach down and move the shift lever.

95Sierra2500 · September 27, 2006

For that kind of money, I'd just reach down and move the shift lever.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Besides, there's something satisfying in hearing that gear shift lever go CLUNK, and then the lights come on and everybody's happy! Oh yeah, and neutral is easier to get into as well if you have to be towed.

pm26 · September 28, 2006

does anybody know if it is possible to transfer from manual 4wd on the floor in a 2001 2500 hd duramax to the electonic 4wd on the dash? and how mcuh will it cost me? is it worth the trouble

thanks,

Brian

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I can't believe you are even cntemplating doing this. A lever on the floor is much more reliable. Would you convert to a pushbutton automatic transmission shifter just because it was available? chrysler made cars in the 60's with pushbutton auto tranmsissions and they gave it up after a few years as they were nothing but a bfg headache for the owners. The buttons were always sticking and transmissions would not go in or out of gear.

Personally, I would prefer a manual transfer case over comlicated auto version any day.

superbee · September 28, 2006

To answer your question, yes it can be done. Is it worth the cash? No way. GM-Tech is absolutely right (as usual), you would definitely be better off (more cost effective) buying a different truck IMHO.