Converting a 4x4 to a 2 wheel drive
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Converting a 4x4 to a 2 wheel drive
I don't need 4x4 anymore don't live in denver anymore. I am taking out transfer case front axel, cv half shafts and I am getting tail shaft and 2 piece driveshaft with carrier barring. I have to get a cutom tune for predator also. Anyways My question is has anyone done this and how much weight will I save. and how much reduction of time quarter mile will this help. Thanks. Jared
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To me it's not worth the effort....there are 4x4's running low 12's all over the place, and the fastest truck on here is a 4x4 (parish8...10.91 @ 122mph)
I'd keep it 4wd........
I'd keep it 4wd........
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Originally Posted by Yelo
To me it's not worth the effort....there are 4x4's running low 12's all over the place, and the fastest truck on here is a 4x4 (parish8...10.91 @ 122mph)
I'd keep it 4wd........
I'd keep it 4wd........
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Where are you located and is your truck a RCSB? I have been seriously considering converting mine to 4wd and my research indicates that an entire frame swap would be easiest. My buddy is a used car dealer and had a 2000 GMC 4wd that I have been considering buying to use as a donor then sell it as a 2wd when I am finished. I would rather just find someone to trade frames with.
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I've been thinking about going 2wd - you're not alone, Jared.
I was just considering looking for a trashed 2wd ECSB at a junkyard and grabbing 4L60's tail-housing and driveshaft... I was hoping for a one piece shaft though. I haven't actually looked into anything yet.
I don't know how to handle the front CV's yet, but I know it can be done - it's done on the VHO's. (K1500 chassis, but 2wd).
All I can picture is all the weight I will be dropping. And actually having traction problems -- something I miss terribly.
The downside is that I would actually go through the trouble to put things back to 4wd for winter use.
I would at least consider pulling the t-case, and front driveshaft, to bolt up the 2wd goods to get some clean "non guiltly feeling" dyno runs in.
I was just considering looking for a trashed 2wd ECSB at a junkyard and grabbing 4L60's tail-housing and driveshaft... I was hoping for a one piece shaft though. I haven't actually looked into anything yet.
I don't know how to handle the front CV's yet, but I know it can be done - it's done on the VHO's. (K1500 chassis, but 2wd).
All I can picture is all the weight I will be dropping. And actually having traction problems -- something I miss terribly.
The downside is that I would actually go through the trouble to put things back to 4wd for winter use.
I would at least consider pulling the t-case, and front driveshaft, to bolt up the 2wd goods to get some clean "non guiltly feeling" dyno runs in.
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Well The swap is done. It took only 4 hours. It was a whole lot easier then I had thought. And traction problems. I have ET streets. Launches hard. I am going to be selling everything cheap. Looking for a 4l60e 2wd to even trade. I am located in great bend kansas. The truck feels a whole lot faster and the t-case isn't off yet. Thats the only thing I have left to do. So I keep you posted. Thanks, Jared