4x4 conversion

[Grandaccess]

Without digging into everything needed.
Off the top of my head of some of the parts that are different.
Transmission / Transfer Case / Rear Driveshaft / Front Differential & Axles & Possibly Rear Differential? / Programming (PCM) and associated modules.
Wiring for the 4WD Circuit which will include the Engine Bay Fuse Box and Switch
So, my opinion it's not cost effective - yes, I am sure it can be done but it will not be a simple all you have to do is upgrade.
There are other items I am sure will be needed but the above is just what comes to mind at the moment.

Something to keep in mind - Resale Value = 2WD as that is what's its titled as.

Why is everyone candy coating it?, its not gonna happen, it would take a few guys a year If they are Ford techs
I am a realest, there might be 4 guys on this whole Forum that Might be able to pull this off, you being one of them, and you know better LOL there is 0 (Zero) chance he could pull it off, and spend $20k trying, and he is not going to even know till he gets down to the last part! (Guessing at most of it along the way too LOL) some people love the thrill of Chaos, most of us here with decades of Auto & 4x4 years behind us would only have Less Than a >50% chance of pulling that off (IF we had all the right parts given to us) we have all been there on much easier builds, parts boiling on the stove, parts in the kitchen sink or rebuilding a 6 pack Webber carb on the kitchen table....
and still end up with a Very COBBED all ready 6 year old 2x4 truck, totally ruining Resale, and only to run it into a tree a year from now
Start a business, trade equities when you have enough money buy a 4x4 using yours as a trade-in.
Start a Youtube Channel and make the project pay for itself LOL
Call it MY COBBED RIDE because we want to watch too, plus point and laugh in the comments!

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[Chris M]

Where has OP gone?

 

[AzScorpion]

Where has OP gone?

He's stuck in the Georgia clay because he had 2wd.

 

[OGMix376]

Why is everyone candy coating it?, its not gonna happen, it would take a few guys a year If they are Ford techs
I am a realest, there might be 4 guys on this whole Forum that Might be able to pull this off, you being one of them, and you know better LOL there is 0 (Zero) chance he could pull it off, and spend $20k trying, and he is not going to even know till he gets down to the last part! (Guessing at most of it along the way too LOL) some people love the thrill of Chaos, most of us here with decades of Auto & 4x4 years behind us would only have Less Than a >50% chance of pulling that off (IF we had all the right parts given to us) we have all been there on much easier builds, parts boiling on the stove, parts in the kitchen sink or rebuilding a 6 pack Webber carb on the kitchen table....
and still end up with a Very COBBED all ready 6 year old 2x4 truck, totally ruining Resale, and only to run it into a tree a year from now
Start a business, trade equities when you have enough money buy a 4x4 using yours as a trade-in.
Start a Youtube Channel and make the project pay for itself LOL
Call it MY COBBED RIDE because we want to watch too, plus point and laugh in the comments!

Sheeesh… hammer dropped right on your finger right before posting this didn’t it. …
You do have a point, also the OP already technically answered his own post in his post..
He knew what he was asking when he originally posted and the answer he was likely to get.. which unfortunately for him was the correct answer… it’s not worth it..
Unless like you mentioned would be considered content for a YouTube channel or other platform to get views and clicks.

 

[Grandaccess]

He's stuck in the Georgia clay because he had 2wd.

you dont even have to be stuck in it, just on it! and you aint going nowhere, like being on a frozen lake...
I spent 10 years just south of Atlanta in Newnan / Coweta co.
I had to leave LOL

 

[Swishpapasweets]

better off throwing a rear locker or body swapping the truck with a chassis with a 4x4.

 

[Msfitoy]

I think OP has a better chance to convert to front wheel drive by going in reverse...

 

[Griswald]

2 x 4 with a pre-runner style suspension and a good solid locker will go just about everywhere a 4 x 4 can go.

 

[Grandaccess]

the Tacoma forum is that way ----->

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