2005 Suburban 2wd to 4wd Conversion
#1
2005 Suburban 2wd to 4wd Conversion
Ok, First of I want to say to all the people out there that are going to say sell it and buy a 4x4. Thanks can't do that as I won't get enough to buy another suburban in 4x4 and funds are what they are.
So, I have a 2005 Suburban Z71 fully loaded with everything except the 4x4. I bought it used and never needed the 4x4 until now. I am military and leaving for Alaska in the summe and need 4x4 there. I need all the help from you the forum to help me do this conversion. I know I need front differential with axles, tranfer case, transmission, and what else? Any help suggestions, or parts are welcomed. I am station out at edwards afb, ca and would love to get this done here in the next 2 months. Thanks in advance.
Also, my buddy has a 700R4 that is 4x4. I know it is older and not computer controlled would this be possible with say a flash to the computer to delete the traction control and computer controls of the tranny or not? Thanks
Isaias Carrillo, TSgt, USAF
So, I have a 2005 Suburban Z71 fully loaded with everything except the 4x4. I bought it used and never needed the 4x4 until now. I am military and leaving for Alaska in the summe and need 4x4 there. I need all the help from you the forum to help me do this conversion. I know I need front differential with axles, tranfer case, transmission, and what else? Any help suggestions, or parts are welcomed. I am station out at edwards afb, ca and would love to get this done here in the next 2 months. Thanks in advance.
Also, my buddy has a 700R4 that is 4x4. I know it is older and not computer controlled would this be possible with say a flash to the computer to delete the traction control and computer controls of the tranny or not? Thanks
Isaias Carrillo, TSgt, USAF
Last edited by isaias_1; March 3rd, 2014 at 12:22 PM. Reason: adding more info
#2
From what I understand, and a financial point if view. Your going to spend the same if not more on parts than selling and buying a 4x4. I know its not what you want to hear. But calculate what its gonna cost you, not including any issues/problems you're going to have along the way.
#4
Ok. I see what most people as saying. Again I have a donor truck lined up now. I can get everything for $2500 from an 04 burb with 4x4 except the tcase. what do you all think? Can it be done?
#6
Thanks trainwreck91. I got another question. I found a pretty good deal for a rear diff and from diff brake to brake for $800 maybe less from an 02 Tahoe will this work also? No trans of tcase. What do you think everyone?