Just curious if anyone out there would know the cost, of parts and labor, to switch a 7.3 diesel 2wd 97' F250 ext-cab long bed with automatic to a 4x4 set up and is it difficult to do for your average joe or is it best to hire a pro to do it?

 

im not sure on what the price would be, but it will probably would be cheaper to trade in yours for a 4wd truck and pay just a lil more for it. if i had to guess it would cost $2-3000 plus just for parts. maybe someone who has done this before will chime in here. good luck

 

here's the easy do it yourself calculator.

Price out all parts that you will need.
Figure out how long it should take you.

Multiply price by ~2.5-3
Multiply time by ~5

 

Yep, it can be done but usually not cheep, Unless your a good scrounger.. The front axle alone can set you back about a grand for a KP D60 then your going to need the Xfer case you can use a divorced set up which would be cheaper than finding a married tranny and case..

Check out http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum and http://pirate4x4.com/forum/ UNLESS you have THICK skin I'd suggest sticking searches on pirate though, BUT when it comes to 4x4's they do know there ****.

jmho