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cowboy
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2003
15:07:59
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Hay yall this is cowboy again. I have heard a lot about doing a solid axel conversion to a 4wd but if I have 2wd how do I mount the transfer case. And what is involved. I have looked at the end of the transmission and I don’t see how you would hook it up. Also if you have a 2wd the body is very close to the frame, do you have clearance to put the t case in. or do I need a body lift first?
Any help on this would be appreciated.
Thanks dave
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4wDakota
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1/24/2003
09:39:18
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A body lift will give you more room to work but isn't necessary. THe transfer case bolts up to the back of the tranny. The tranny tail sfaft section should be removable and you could swap in a tailsection off of a 4x4
http://www.maxtire-4x4.com/DakProject.html
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's
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cowboy
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2003
10:01:16
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thanks 4wDakota
do you think it would be better to go will leaf springs or coilover suspension.
and if i converted to dana 44 front could i ride 2wd until i have enough money to put a transfer case in and conect it to the diff.?
thanks for any info
cowboydave
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cowboy
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2003
10:01:34
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thanks 4wDakota
do you think it would be better to go will leaf springs or coilover suspension.
and if i converted to dana 44 front could i ride 2wd until i have enough money to put a transfer case in and conect it to the diff.?
thanks for any info
cowboydave
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4wDakota
GenIII
1/24/2003
11:48:13
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leafs are super easy but coils flex better. It depends on what you're willing to pay for. If you hang the leafs straight and move the axle perches a little and you are almost done. A coil setup requires a 4 link system and a tracbar. If you have the money go with the coil setup. You can get the Dana 44 off of a Ram, in fact a lot of 1/2 ton rams upgrade to Dana 60's so you may find one for cheap. Get some bracket for the four link fabbed up and hook the links up to the mounts on the ram axle.That's how Jake's truck was done VVV
Most good 4wd shops can handle a 4x4 swap.
And, yes you can leave off the transfer case and front driveshaft till you get those pieces
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's
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cowboy
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2003
15:06:27
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thanks a lot 4wDakota that info helps alot!
i think i will go with the leaf springs cus of coast. i really just want to be able to fit 35 with plenty of room and have it 4wd.
thanks
cowboy dave
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cowboy
Dodge Dakota
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1/25/2003
12:27:53
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hay 4wDakota if i do the conversion to my truck
do you think i will have a problem with the insurence company. maybe dropping me or something.
And another thing how does the steering work out on the solid axel? can i just take everything out of a doner truck?
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4wDakota
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1/27/2003
09:28:58
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You'll have to ask them specifically, They shouldn't but they do need to know to provide proper coverage.
If you have the old steering box setup you can use it with a draglink and tie rod. THat's how the rams are anyway
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's
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cowboy
Dodge Dakota
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1/27/2003
11:19:43
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Thanks alot 4wDakota!!!!
i going to see if i can't do the convertion come spring time and the t case in summer.
cowboy dave
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h250r4trx
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2003
07:40:11
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How much would a shop charge to do a 2wd to a 4wd swap? How much would I spend in parts if I did it myself?
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dak fan
Dodge Dakota
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2/23/2004
09:17:44
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im looking to do the same thing to my 97 dak cc
5.2l 318 w/ nv3500 tranny
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dak fan
Dodge Dakota
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2/23/2004
09:21:47
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i am a 17 year old mcdonalds employee, so cost is a matter, i am lifting the dak, i just cant find a lift kit for the 4 inch lift i want.
if anyone has info for me (on the lift or 4x4 conversion) email me at RASAIC324@hotmail.com
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timberwolf
GenIII
2/23/2004
14:24:53
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If you can't do it yourself, sell your truck and buy a 4wd. A shop would charge you way too much to make it worthwhile. I wouldn't think you could do it yourself for anything under $1200-1500. Also, you have to remember stuff like: is the front diff the same ratio as the rear, you have to cut up the interior to mount the shifter, if the new axle isn't a Dakota axle it's not going to be a 6X4.5 bolt pattern so two spares or take your chances.
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