how to convert 2wd 350 to 4x4

[michaelgilitiuk]

I have a turbo 350 2wd and i need it four wheel drive is it hard to convertand what do i need?

 

[dfl701]

Well you would need a transfer case obviously and pretty much the entire from suspension from a 4wd. You might be able to part out the 2wd parts though. That would help lighten the expense

 

[Dalejrfan]

I think all you need to do is get a shorter tailshaft for it, because of the transfer case. That should be all you need to do.

 

[Randy92782]

Yeah i assume you just need a 4wd tranny. Not converting a 2wd truck to a 4wd??

EDIT: what tranfer case do you have and do you know what spline??

 

[michaelgilitiuk]

i have a 81 blazer 4x4 with a 97 tbi 350 4 bolt main with a turbo 350 and a np 205 t case my buddy has a 2wd 350 i wanted to convert but if it is to much bs thenf,,, that

 

[bot0611]

WOudl the tranny stand the extra weight of the tc? i saw somewhere that 2wd can but are not durable when turning to 4wd

 

[Randy92782]

i have a 81 blazer 4x4 with a 97 tbi 350 4 bolt main with a turbo 350 and a np 205 t case my buddy has a 2wd 350 i wanted to convert but if it is to much bs thenf,,, that

Not really sure. If it were the 208 i always just cut down the tailshaft. Someone will have an answer

Goodluck

 

[michaelgilitiuk]

i dont know my buddy says that people do it all the time

 

[Randy92782]

WOudl the tranny stand the extra weight of the tc? i saw somewhere that 2wd can but are not durable when turning to 4wd

If they don't it would be knew to me

Pretty sure they used the same stuff for the 4wd and 2wd

 

[4X4HIGH]

I have a turbo 350 2wd and i need it four wheel drive is it hard to convertand what do i need?

You just need to install a 4x4 output shaft but that requires a complete tear down of the trans in order to swap it in. What's wrong with your existing trans? Also keep in mind that the 2WD trans uses a stamped sheet metal convertor cover with four sheet metal screws for attaching it to the trans and the 4WD trans case uses a cast aluminum cover that is attached with six 10mm bolts.

 

[michaelgilitiuk]

i went out the other day and was playing in the mud and smoked my tranny and broke both front axles lol the tranny sounds like it is a baby rattler lol this is the secound time this has happend.last time it was the tourqe converter i blew it up lol