2wd to 4wd

[The Bull]

I want to convert my 2002 2wd in to a 4wd. and i know that you are going to say is buy a 4x4 . i dont want to I LIKE MY TRUCK! with that said  what would it cost just in part is would need:
                                                             lift kit( suspension and or body)
                                                             Front axle
                                                             Transfer case
                                                             driveshaft
what else would i need? would i want to go solid axle?

[adamsredlines]

What kind of vehicle is it?

[The Bull]

2002 dodge ram 2wd 1500 quad cab short bed 5.9L

[nporter1]

shifter, linkage, differential and possibly some electronics. arent those years usually push button......may wanna check and make sure your pcm will agree with the conversion you may have to get a computer from a 4wd but that i really dont know just a thought

[adamsredlines]

I do believe the crossmembers are different between 2wd and 4wd also on the 3rd gen rams

[The Bull]

Has anyone out there done this conversion before?

[The Bull]

nothing...?? well it was just a thought

[adamsredlines]

Being perfectly honest, with the amount of work thats involved...most people start with the appropriate platform.

[rwhockey29]

I have the same truck and looked into this. Your looking at thousands worth of work. The 3rd gens use different pcm's, you need a tranny, transfer case, driveshaft, electronics for switching to 4x4. The steering will need to be redone in the front and moved over 3" and change the angle of the steering components. Also, dodge used different front frame sections for 2wd and 4x4. The 2wd frame doesn't have the mouting points for a transfer case, the different tranny, etc.

I talked to a shop and they quoted me four months and at least 8,000 to do it because of all the work involved. I really recommend not doing it.

If you want something to offroad, go buy an old beatup 4x4 and wheel it till it breaks. Or lift your 2wd. With the right tires and gears and a locker in the rear and a smart driver it'll do pretty good offroad.

Anymore questions I'd be glad to help