4x4 conversion possible?

PowerWagon2012 · Sep 22, 2012

Hey guys,

I have a line on a 2004 CTD 2wd 102,000 miles. It is a SCREAMING deal but I don't really want a 2wd. First off, I know anything is possible with the funds, but is it worth it? If I could pull it off for 4-5k it would be worth it to me. hoping someone on here has done it and it cost a lot less though lol. Any help is always appreciated

Stangshcky12 · Sep 22, 2012

Is it a good enough deal to just turn the truck around and make money?

I could see it being done for your price range but of course it certainly wouldnt be easy.
2wd use use triangular control arms similar to 1500 while 4x4s use more of a 4 link
You would have to have control arm mounts welded to the frame, spring perch should be the same.
Front axle with all the steering components, I'm pretty site the pitarm arm, steering set up etc is the same
A transfer case and maybe a new trans it self.
I have no idea what you would need in the way of electrical. 03-05 still used manual t-case so it might not be so bad. I'm just not sure if there's any different brake/abs sensors etc

PowerWagon2012 · Sep 22, 2012

typically I would but I am buying from a family member. It's an 04 CTD SLT LWB 2wd 102,000 miles, interior is pretty rough, exterior is great. $2500. I wouldn't feel right flipping a truck from family like that. Truthfully I don't know if I feel right buying it for such a low price in the first place, but it's a weird situation and my aunt just wants it gone. Her kids don't want it, so she offered it to me for an AMAZING deal. Plus I know the history of this truck and I know it hasn't been beaten on like like many 4wd's have been

Stangshcky12 · Sep 22, 2012

With your PW it might just be nice to have a tow rig

JP03 · Sep 22, 2012

Stangshcky12 said:
Is it a good enough deal to just turn the truck around and make money?

I could see it being done for your price range but of course it certainly wouldnt be easy.
2wd use use triangular control arms similar to 1500 while 4x4s use more of a 4 link
You would have to have control arm mounts welded to the frame, spring perch should be the same.
Front axle with all the steering components, I'm pretty site the pitarm arm, steering set up etc is the same
A transfer case and maybe a new trans it self.
I have no idea what you would need in the way of electrical. 03-05 still used manual t-case so it might not be so bad. I'm just not sure if there's any different brake/abs sensors etc

my 03 is not a manual t-case, and for the price i would say its worth it anyway

infernoredram · Sep 22, 2012

Turn it into a drag truck

RompinRam · Sep 22, 2012

I'll buy it!

PowerWagon2012 · Sep 22, 2012

Stangshcky12 said:
With your PW it might just be nice to have a tow rig

sold the pw and bought a challenger srt8 back in april

(S.M.R) 101 · Sep 22, 2012

Stangshcky12 said:
With your PW it might just be nice to have a tow rig

He traded the PW in awhile back.. if i'm correct and still has it he got a Srt8 Chally

(S.M.R) 101 · Sep 22, 2012

PowerWagon2012 said:
sold the pw and bought a challenger srt8 back in april

beat me to it lol

PowerWagon2012 · Sep 22, 2012

lol your truck is looking badass brotha

(S.M.R) 101 · Sep 22, 2012

Thanks buddy... Yeah i decided to ditch the 33's and go with the 35's... Don't know what I was thinking going with the 33's lol..

Nice to see you hanging around still

PowerWagon2012 · Sep 22, 2012

(S.M.R) 101 said:
Thanks buddy... Yeah i decided to ditch the 33's and go with the 35's... Don't know what I was thinking going with the 33's lol..

Nice to see you hanging around still

We all make mistakes lol. Jk bud.

Oefootball_70 · Sep 22, 2012

I would, for that price you can even just run a level and more aggressive tires until you find a shop that you feel confident in doing the work.

Or make it a drag truck, those motors are unreal with the right mods.

(S.M.R) 101 · Sep 22, 2012

PowerWagon2012 said:
We all make mistakes lol. Jk bud.

Burn... hahaha

PowerWagon2012 · Sep 22, 2012

Oefootball_70 said:
I would, for that price you can even just run a level and more aggressive tires until you find a shop that you feel confident in doing the work.

Or make it a drag truck, those motors are unreal with the right mods.

I'm having a terrible time finding lifts for a 2wd CTD 3500

Stangshcky12 · Sep 22, 2012

JP03 said:
my 03 is not a manual t-case, and for the price i would say its worth it anyway

It doesn't have a shifter for the t-case on the floor?! That's really wierd.
I know my buddies 03 has one and every other 03 that I've seen does
Even 06 do
I'm pretty sure 07 was the first year for electronic t-case
Esai is yours electronic or did they only switch them with 6.7?

PowerWagon2012 · Sep 22, 2012

I much prefer a manual t-case.

JP03 · Sep 22, 2012

is this truck a drw or srw and cody yes it does NOT have a shifter on the floor it looks like this except where the storage space is in this picture i have my heated seats controls

129_0507_02_z+2004_dodge_ram_2500+dials.jpg

Also, is this an 04 or 04.5?

Oefootball_70 · Sep 22, 2012

Look on the cummins forums there is a lot of 2wd 3500 lift guys. Not sure the brand.

This is a 3500 with the 6.5 CST kit and bigger tires. CLick to goto thread.

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