KC-Captain
Junior Member
Hey Gents,
I'm new to the forum and fairly new to Dodge Ram's so my knowledge isn't great on what will swap over from year to year.
I have an '06 1500 2WD, 5,7. I was looking into what I needed to make it 4WD and found that the easiest way is to buy a donor truck and swap what I need.
I've found a 2002 4X4 with the 4.7 overhead cam engine. My question is, will the 4WD parts swap over to my 2006? If not, will my 5.7 bolt up to the transmission in the 2002?
I know there will be some control/wiring to deal with if I go that route so I'd rather just be able to move the 4WD system, (front axle, transfer case, driveshafts etc), over to my '06.
Yes, I know it's be easier to sell mine and just buy a 4WD, but that's not an option. I'm a mechanical engineer with over 25 years of design and manufacturing experience so I know what I'm getting in to, I just don't know the details as to what will fit from year to year.
Any knowledge from you all will be greatly appreciated.
I'm new to the forum and fairly new to Dodge Ram's so my knowledge isn't great on what will swap over from year to year.
I have an '06 1500 2WD, 5,7. I was looking into what I needed to make it 4WD and found that the easiest way is to buy a donor truck and swap what I need.
I've found a 2002 4X4 with the 4.7 overhead cam engine. My question is, will the 4WD parts swap over to my 2006? If not, will my 5.7 bolt up to the transmission in the 2002?
I know there will be some control/wiring to deal with if I go that route so I'd rather just be able to move the 4WD system, (front axle, transfer case, driveshafts etc), over to my '06.
Yes, I know it's be easier to sell mine and just buy a 4WD, but that's not an option. I'm a mechanical engineer with over 25 years of design and manufacturing experience so I know what I'm getting in to, I just don't know the details as to what will fit from year to year.
Any knowledge from you all will be greatly appreciated.