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can I make my 2wd into a 4wd?

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Old 02-08-2011, 11:26 PM
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so, I have a 2001 ram with a 5.2l engine. If I can find a donor 4x4 at the pick a part, is it worth doing this swap?
If it is possible, what would I need to replace? Can I use some of my current equipment? Transmission (or do I have to replace the tranny/transfer box as a unit?), rear axle, rear driveshaft, etc...
 
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Set aside a reasonable amount of money to do the swap, then sell your 2WD, add the proceeds to the first pile, and buy a 4WD.
 
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in the amount of money you spend to do the swap, you could buy a 4x4 that will run correctly
 
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+2. Its cheaper to sell the 4x2 and buy a 4x4, then it is to upgrade a 4x2 to a 4x4.
 
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AMEN!!!!!!!!! dont try it. i tried it on a 68 ford!! MISTAKE! just buy a 4wd!!
 
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^^ what they said. you can find a nice 4wd for under $5k.
a swap would include the transmission/t-case as a complete unit, the entire front axle including steering and suspension. its just not worth it.
 
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sell the 01, and buy like a 97 4x4, i bet the price is very close
 
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Why the rush? Just getting the parts will take weeks. You should use the money it would cost you and buy 2 or 3 real 4x4 Daks.
 
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Why the rush? Just getting the parts will take weeks. You should use the money it would cost you and buy 2 or 3 real 4x4 Daks.
Why bump a 7 year old thread?
 
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