2wd to 4wd Conversion: Whats needed?

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  1. Apr 25, 2011 at 9:15 AM #11
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    wheel hubs and the IWE solenoids and probably the vacuum lines for the solenoids.
     
  2. Apr 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM #12
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    time lol sas!
     
  3. Apr 25, 2011 at 10:36 AM #13
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    Vano i would bow down to you if you pulled off an SAS on an 04-08. or even if you pulled off an ifs 4x4 conversion still it would be some work but deffinately worth it
     
  4. Apr 25, 2011 at 10:41 AM #14
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    Don't forget all the IWE stuff and solonoids. I think a SAS would be a better swap personally. You'd still use a lot of stuff from the donor truck.

    Transmission
    Transfer Case
    Driveshafts

    And it would be a lot easier to hook up the front axle. Instead of worrying about the vacuum lines and IWE Solenoids and nonsense. Just pull the lever in the transfer case and spin the hubs and you're good to go. I'll try and find a link for you...
     
  5. Apr 25, 2011 at 10:42 AM #15
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    i vote for SAS
     
  6. Apr 25, 2011 at 10:45 AM #16
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    i think i could handle an IFS conversion, especially if i have the donor truck parked in my driveway, but the SAS is a whole new beast, and would definitely hit my pocket book harder than an IFS conv. I wonder, would the powertrain from an expedition work? they made them w/ 4.6 4x4 didn't they?
     
  7. Apr 25, 2011 at 10:53 AM #17
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  8. Apr 25, 2011 at 11:08 AM #18
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    great links! i'm thinkin an SAS, even though as BA as they are, would be overkill. I don't plan on bein rough on my suspension where it would warrant a SAS. think the 4wd conv is still my way to go. even if i would have to run all the airlines/solenoids, the truck is wired in the cab so I'm hopin everything is there for that but the lines...
     
  9. Apr 25, 2011 at 11:09 AM #19
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    2.5 ton rockwell up front and ur regular rear end lol
     
  10. Apr 25, 2011 at 11:20 AM #20
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    How long do you think this project will take you? Are you doing it in your driveway? Are you sure you want to be without your truck for months at a time? Do you have a beater to drive while this project is going?

    I'm not one to knock a man's hustle but if you work as much as I do (or more like you have said you do) then IS it something that you can do (and have all the right tools) in a timely manner? There's nothing I hate worse than being without my truck.
     
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