4WD ing a 2WD Dodge Cummins?
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Yes it is hard or time consuming or both. No you cannot use the current transmission its a two wheel drive transmission period um gonna need a new 4wd front axle geared the same as your rear gonna have to acquire a front driveline probably shorten your rear driveline probably a different crossmember I don't know ive never been under a 2wd before cut a hole in the floor board for the t-case shifter im sure theres more but theres just a start for ya
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The only problem is finding a decent 4X4 first gen at a decent price.
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most people with experience will tell you its cheaper to find a truck already configured to a 4wd platform from factory if your feeling crafty go for it, but be prepared to spend way more money for the parts to convert than It is to find a full truck.
granted it is hard to find a solid 1st gen 4wd that has not been neglected or molested.
know that the transfercase the trans and your driveshaft needs to be changed.
front diff steering components and im not sure what trans you have in there cross member has to be re positioned and would be easier to find another one and measure it out properly. lotsa work buddy and if you take it on good luck.
granted it is hard to find a solid 1st gen 4wd that has not been neglected or molested.
know that the transfercase the trans and your driveshaft needs to be changed.
front diff steering components and im not sure what trans you have in there cross member has to be re positioned and would be easier to find another one and measure it out properly. lotsa work buddy and if you take it on good luck.
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most people with experience will tell you its cheaper to find a truck already configured to a 4wd platform from factory if your feeling crafty go for it, but be prepared to spend way more money for the parts to convert than It is to find a full truck.
granted it is hard to find a solid 1st gen 4wd that has not been neglected or molested.
know that the transfercase the trans and your driveshaft needs to be changed.
front diff steering components and im not sure what trans you have in there cross member has to be re positioned and would be easier to find another one and measure it out properly. lotsa work buddy and if you take it on good luck.
granted it is hard to find a solid 1st gen 4wd that has not been neglected or molested.
know that the transfercase the trans and your driveshaft needs to be changed.
front diff steering components and im not sure what trans you have in there cross member has to be re positioned and would be easier to find another one and measure it out properly. lotsa work buddy and if you take it on good luck.
PS have all the parts and have made some that I didn't like or have. Plus I have become attached to the truck that I have had for 18 years. Thanks for the warning though
I have a build thread going here.
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I know this type of project isn't for everybody. To me it is fun. My wife says it beats dragging me out of bars.
Last edited by mknittle; 04-22-2014 at 11:00 AM.
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