2007-09-23 14:25:20 · 10 answers · asked by william 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Not even remotely close - it would be thousands, if doable at all (you don't mention what the vehicle is).
The cheapest and easiest way to accomplish this would be to sell what you have and buy what you want.
Good luck!
2007-09-23 14:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by PMack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not even close. I did a 2WD to 4WD conversion on my Jeep, and it cost well over a thousand, and that's even without fabrication. All my parts just bolted up.
To do the conversion, you would need a front axle, front driveshaft, 4WD transmission, transfer case, new rear driveshaft, and those are just the major parts. What kind of truck are you thinking about? The Cherokee and Comanche can go through a conversion without much difficulty, but that's only because the 2WD versions come with a solid beam axle in the front. It is fairly straightforward, but still a lot of work. Hope this helps.
2007-09-23 21:44:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not even close, depending on what type of vehicle and what is already in place. But the difference between 2WD and 4WD isn't as simple as it looks. You are most likely going to have to replace the entire front suspension (including A-Arms, Springs, Shocks, and possibly the frame mounts for those pieces) along with the transmission, transmission mounts, rear drive shaft, and add a hole in the floor for the transfer case shifter. You will also have to add a transfer case, front drive shaft, front differential, CV joints and front half shafts, and change the front wheel spindles and maybe even all the steering linkage. as well as pretty much the entire front end suspension from the frame out. Several of these parts are over $400 each. Honestly, it it easier and safer to simply get a 4WD vehicle
2007-09-23 21:34:48 · answer #3 · answered by Jim B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not even close. There is a lot to change to do this.
First you must get a front drive axle of the same gear ratio. Then Add the steering and make conversions where necessary. Then comes the suspension and making it fit.
This stuff just does not bolt in place. In many cases it is a different frame then a 2WD.
$400 might buy you the differtial used and then you may have to rebuild it.
When you think of the transfer case and drive shafts that must be added and changed, the cost is approaching $4,000.
2007-09-23 21:33:52 · answer #4 · answered by epitt72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better to just buy a 4 wheel drive version of what you want because you're gonna end up spending a whole lot more and wind up with a less reliable unit than if you just bought one outright.
Only exemption here is if you're into cowboy Cadillacs. I once worked for a dude who had a Lincoln Mark 4 converted into a 4 wheel drive and he spent over 20 grand to do it back in the late 80's.
2007-09-23 21:38:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not even close. not sure you could do it for 4000 have to add a transfer case, front differential and change most of the front suspension, not to mention driveshafts, and likely the transmission
2007-09-23 21:52:16 · answer #6 · answered by Orion2506 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT EVEN CLOSE! Your talking about alot of work and parts. It might not even be possible. It's usually not something that is worth doing.
2007-09-23 22:02:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably more like $4000; IF it can even be done.
What kind of vehicle are you talking about?
2007-09-23 21:31:08 · answer #8 · answered by Win S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me your not even close.
2007-09-23 21:29:02 · answer #9 · answered by HyperGforce 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
About 5x that much>
2007-09-23 22:22:05 · answer #10 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋