4x4 conversion
 

I was wanting to get some opinions and see what's better. I have a 2wd 3/4 ton 69 LWB and was wondering if it's cheaper and easier to do the 4x4 conversion or to buy a 4x4 truck. I'm looking for something I can offroad and have fun with just wanted some opinions

Re: 4x4 conversion
 

Having done most of it, if you want a stock 4x4 it's cheaper to just buy one.

If you're going to do custom suspension or any other mods, it might be easier to start with a 2x4.

That said, added a motor, dual t-cases, 1 tons with cross over steering and custom suspension to a 2wd chassis to make a Longhorn on 35" tires that will tow a mountain.

Re: 4x4 conversion
 

Buy it, unless you're really attached to your truck; if you are, do a body swap to a 4X4 frame.........

Re: 4x4 conversion
 

I gotta agree and say you might as find one to buy it will be easyier that way.

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So I've decided to buy a 4x4 however living in San Diego it seems impossible to find a decent one for under 2k. All I want is a beater something that runs and drives and is legal that I can take out and four by and can't find anything...I even posted a WTB ad and can't seem to find anything :(

Re: 4x4 conversion
 

I say do th convertion, If you have 2 grand to play with, buy the parts at the wrecking yard, and do the work your self, you can have a nice truck.

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My conversion costs more than 2K. I also went all 1 ton and more.

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You won't find much in Calif for 2000 or less I paid 3000 for the original SWB 4x4 then paid 2500 for a parts truck to get a rust free cab with air

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man that kinda stinks about not being able to find a truck in Cali. I have a buddy who comes up on deals all the time..like last weekend he got an 81 k-20 on 42s with a 16" lift and some cosmetic issues for four bying for $370 how insane is that? I mean it's not pretty but the truck was a great deal and it'll roast the tires :lol: i wish I had that luck