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2013 Chevrolet Suburban
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2005 Suburban 2wd to 4wd Conversion

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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 11:55 PM
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Not necessarily, Z71 means you have the Off Road package, which may or may not be a 4x4.
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Old Oct 29, 2021 | 7:35 AM
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Originally Posted by trainwreck91
If you have a donor. I don't see why not. You should be able to take all the parts and bolt them on. Then run the wiring and controls
So I'm on the fence about wanting to convert my 05 suburban, do you know if the 2wd models already come with all the 4x4 wiring harnesses?
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Old Oct 29, 2021 | 8:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Chamuco
So I'm on the fence about wanting to convert my 05 suburban, do you know if the 2wd models already come with all the 4x4 wiring harnesses?
The parts alone will cost you more than the 16 yr. old truck is worth. Not only hard parts like transfer case and axle but several computers and modules will be needed.
Harness is different also.
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