ickybuck
11-28-2022, 06:21 PM
I'm curious of the possibility of finding a nice 2WD to convert as I have a 1987 4WD MT donor that is no longer drivable.
What are the differences that would make this doable or not doable? Is electrical the same? Are all the mounts for drivetrain/diff/suspension identical between 2WD and 4WD? I know there are some differences in rad lines, etc, but I'm curious to know what the process would be like. I don't mind having some welding done for diff/suspension mounts, but don't really want to have to make it a completely custom conversion, if that makes sense.
It's sad to see the rusted MT 4WD go to the crusher without first seeing if a conversation is possible. I plan to keep the trans/TC/linkages/etc as a backup for mine (or selling them) before sending it away.
What are the differences that would make this doable or not doable? Is electrical the same? Are all the mounts for drivetrain/diff/suspension identical between 2WD and 4WD? I know there are some differences in rad lines, etc, but I'm curious to know what the process would be like. I don't mind having some welding done for diff/suspension mounts, but don't really want to have to make it a completely custom conversion, if that makes sense.
It's sad to see the rusted MT 4WD go to the crusher without first seeing if a conversation is possible. I plan to keep the trans/TC/linkages/etc as a backup for mine (or selling them) before sending it away.