4x4 Conversion

[CRIONCHIP]

I want to convert my '04 Crew Cab LB 4x2 to a 4x4. What is required? I know that a couple of you have done it, I just gotta do it too. Buying a 4x4 is not an option at this point so the conversion is the obvious choice.

[silversuper]

fronty2wd is talcking this right now. search for his threads. houdini has done it too.

[FindingNismo]

it pretty much comes down to its easier and cheaper to buy a 4wd and isnt worth the trouble. unless you do sas. much easier and cheaper. much more lift options to.

[perna]

I can not see how SAS is cheaper or easier. IFS is all bolt on and it is possible to get the parts cheap when others SAS and sell the parts.

[dcobb]

If you can find a wrecked model which you can swipe the tranny and front end stuff then it may be worth it. Buying the parts outright would cost 5k, maybe more...

[houdini]

Originally Posted by FindingNismo

it pretty much comes down to its easier and cheaper to buy a 4wd and isnt worth the trouble. unless you do sas. much easier and cheaper. much more lift options to.

i have to disagree. i did my entire conversion for less than 2k including fluids, tranny, tcase, and specialty tools I had to purchase.

most SAS projects i know of easily surpassed 2k. usually before installation even begins.

regarding lift options...funny thing is....if does do the conversion and leaves the rear spung under he will then have more options for rear springs and lift than you factory 4wders.

to do the conversion....you will need, new front spindles, hubs, front diff, cvs, front diff cross member, new tranny, new tcase, new shifters, new interior pieces, new tranny crossmember, new rear driveshaft, lots of gear oil, lots of grease, a ton of very specifically sized nuts and bolts (if you don't have the originals) and a good amount of time and good friends. i don't think doing the conversion is for everyone, but it was totally bolt on and took me 2 weekends to do the install. the front end was more work than the tranny and tcase, but the tranny and tcase are heavy!

onlyonedr was the first to do the conversion and he helped me out. check out his home page. it has some useful info.

http://home.sprintmail.com/~onlyone/

[lmhin2004]

Here’s what I can think of off the top of my head I know there’s more but this is a good start

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 ***Junked the Calmini steering after 1 year IA was Toast***
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__________________

[CRIONCHIP]

Are there any electronics issues I would need to be concerned with? Does anybody know of a good site hat would show drawings of the 4wd and 2wd setups with parts lists so that I can make sure to get the right parts?

[perna]

The factory service manual

[lmhin2004]

Ok I will help you out here the only electrical thing I did was extend the speedo cable about 12" here are some pictures of my conversion just take a look it will give you an Idea of what it takes there is no "How to on this"

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...92&uid=4132886