s10 conversion

austin hengen · 09-13-2009, 04:09 PM

Well first thing i must say is that Im new to the forum, I dont know much about vehicles (hopeing that this forum will help change that) but i was wonder if its possible to convert my 91 chevy s10 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive, and if so how much it would cost?

djremix · 09-15-2009, 01:53 AM

first part of your question...YES! anything is possible

second part of your question...WAY TOO MUCH $$$

Might as well sell your S10 and get yourself a 4WD

LiftedJimmy_96 · 09-15-2009, 04:03 PM

SAS wouldnt be that expensive you'd justhave to getalot ofshit to do it.(transfercase,solid axel,ect,ect.)

Dukeboy320 · 09-15-2009, 07:55 PM

It would be cheaper and eaisier just to sell it and buy a 4WD. but if you must its possable.it would be best to get a donor truck.

neo71665 · 09-15-2009, 08:09 PM

SAS aint that hard on a 2wd vs a 4x4. With the 4x4 about all your starting out with is the transfer case. With both your ripping out the whole front and replacing it. With the 2wd you will just have to swap to a 4x4 tranny with a t-case.

***4wdjoey*** · 09-15-2009, 09:30 PM

There are a number of different ways to do it. Some methods cost more money and effort. You could also use a divorced transfer case and keep your transmission, but you will have some driveshaft issues if your truck has a shorter wheelbase.

djremix · 09-19-2009, 11:46 PM

Isn't the frame off a 2WD is different than a 4WD???

neo71665 · 09-20-2009, 01:36 AM

The frames are indeed different but what that gotta do with a custom front suspension?

LOCOBLAZER · 09-30-2009, 12:11 AM

the 2wd front is coil springs and 4wd is torsion bars. *IF* you wanted to keep the front control arms etc this wouldnt work, nor would 4wd control arms fit on a 2wd. so you would have to

1. get a trans with transfer case. also a 4wd driveshaft (transfer case will take room making the 2wd rear driveshaft on a 2wd to long)

2. cut the frame in front of the firewall and graft (weld) a 4wd front frame section on.

3. add the torsion bar crossmember if you aren't going to do a solid front axle conversion

4. possibly change your oil pan (2wd and 4wd are different)

5. cut a hole in the floor for the 4wd shifter or on newer models you would have to add the electronic switch

all in all ya its possible... but way to time consuming and $$$$

making a 2wd into a 4wd would be a pain in the @ss....
making a 4wd into a 2wd.... simple and cheaper

09-13-2009, 04:09 PM	#1
austin hengen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1 Location: User is: OffLine	s10 conversion Well first thing i must say is that Im new to the forum, I dont know much about vehicles (hopeing that this forum will help change that) but i was wonder if its possible to convert my 91 chevy s10 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive, and if so how much it would cost?
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09-15-2009, 01:53 AM	#2
djremix 95 S10 Single cab V6 Age: 37 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 448 Location: Derry, NH User is: OffLine	Re: s10 conversion first part of your question...YES! anything is possible second part of your question...WAY TOO MUCH $$$ Might as well sell your S10 and get yourself a 4WD
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09-15-2009, 04:03 PM	#3
LiftedJimmy_96 Chris Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 175 Location: Glencoe, Al. User is: OffLine	Re: s10 conversion SAS wouldnt be that expensive you'd justhave to getalot ofshit to do it.(transfercase,solid axel,ect,ect.)
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09-15-2009, 07:55 PM	#4
Dukeboy320 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 173 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: s10 conversion It would be cheaper and eaisier just to sell it and buy a 4WD. but if you must its possable.it would be best to get a donor truck.
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09-15-2009, 08:09 PM	#5
neo71665 4x4 v6 blazer Age: 29 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,002 Location: rison arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: s10 conversion SAS aint that hard on a 2wd vs a 4x4. With the 4x4 about all your starting out with is the transfer case. With both your ripping out the whole front and replacing it. With the 2wd you will just have to swap to a 4x4 tranny with a t-case.
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09-15-2009, 09:30 PM	#6
*4wdjoey* Site Sponsor Age: 26 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 404 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: s10 conversion There are a number of different ways to do it. Some methods cost more money and effort. You could also use a divorced transfer case and keep your transmission, but you will have some driveshaft issues if your truck has a shorter wheelbase.
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09-19-2009, 11:46 PM	#7
djremix 95 S10 Single cab V6 Age: 37 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 448 Location: Derry, NH User is: OffLine	Re: s10 conversion Isn't the frame off a 2WD is different than a 4WD???
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09-20-2009, 01:36 AM	#8
neo71665 4x4 v6 blazer Age: 29 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,002 Location: rison arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: s10 conversion The frames are indeed different but what that gotta do with a custom front suspension?
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09-30-2009, 12:11 AM	#9
LOCOBLAZER Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 55 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: s10 conversion the 2wd front is coil springs and 4wd is torsion bars. IF you wanted to keep the front control arms etc this wouldnt work, nor would 4wd control arms fit on a 2wd. so you would have to 1. get a trans with transfer case. also a 4wd driveshaft (transfer case will take room making the 2wd rear driveshaft on a 2wd to long) 2. cut the frame in front of the firewall and graft (weld) a 4wd front frame section on. 3. add the torsion bar crossmember if you aren't going to do a solid front axle conversion 4. possibly change your oil pan (2wd and 4wd are different) 5. cut a hole in the floor for the 4wd shifter or on newer models you would have to add the electronic switch all in all ya its possible... but way to time consuming and $$$$ making a 2wd into a 4wd would be a pain in the @ss.... making a 4wd into a 2wd.... simple and cheaper
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