2wd to 4x4 conversion

[AKbrener]

Anyone done it or seen it done on a 3rd gen?

I noticed the other day that my 05 has the axle mounts with a tube connected that looks like its taking up the space that the front axle assembly should occupy.

Also the spindle/brake rotor area looks to have the splines that would accept a CV axle.

So unless I am missing something are all trucks built as they would be 4x4?

Parts list seems to be:

Front axle assembly
Transmission with transfer case (or just transfer case)
Wiring harness (if not already tucked up under the dash somewhere)

I have already found a few junkyards online that have some 4x4 3rd gens, just need to haggle a price.

Thoughts?

 

[Curtis]

It would be much more easier for you to go AWD from a mounty... no electronics involved, totally mechanical.

I do remember a post here somewhere were a couple guys (one 2wd and one with 4wd) were going to switch front running gear with each other .. but never did see if they went though with it.

 

[AKbrener]

hmm. awd, that seems doable too, I am just looking to be able to get this thing on the beach if i can get stationed back on the east coast.