THIS IS A 2WD TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE CONVERSION. I TRY TO SHOW AS DETAILED OF STEPS AS POSSIBLE. I HOPE YOU ENJOY! J.C. SMITH P.O. BOX 143 ATWATER, OHIO 44201
Excellent team effort making quick work of that changeover. Cool to see Mrs JC operating the GradAll and running the camera too !! Have a safe day folks ....
Nicely done guys, Being able to stand and do the work is a great bonus I've never done any actual conversions but done a many frame replacements for our body shops and I actually preferred doing them on the ground or floor myself because of all the running around them and I could set up side by side and just move parts over that I was reusing.
It is sure satisfying to see a good team work together. Everything is only done once and done right the first time. You use the term "easy" a few times (or more) in the video. "Easy" is the convergence of the right tools, the right experience and the right knowledge. All of which you have in abundance. I have a lot of respect for those who put the total package together and you have your act together. That's one of the reasons I enjoy watching your video's and will continue watching them. It's good content
Damn I enjoyed watching great video and it all looks so easy when you have all the right tools and a Damn good helper thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next video JC and Wife.
Great video thanks brother. I like the way you all work together. Looks great hope the drive line goes as smoothly. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother
Thanks for the video you do make it look easy I'm glad I watched it there was a few things I didn't know I've done it before on older truck this was same year n style I'm working on
Man, what a fantastic video! This is exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to see how much of a PITA this would be and its way easier than i thought it would be lol. Thanks man 😁😁😁
You really do make it look ease having the right stuff to lift and everything makes it easier and you do it alot .yes I imagine you can do it on the ground but also harder because of less space. Bestdes you get it down to a science. But all good we do what we can.
Sweet, I have never had the opportunity to work on anything past about 98 or 9 but the rest is a dream away. That's my trouble is if I stay with something, I will figure it out except for the electronics... I really am impressed with how you read the wiring so easy or make it look like it is. That is the downfall of most is they underestimate their challenge and then they do have a mess cause working behind someone else's stuff is irritating to me anyway. Liked it
Did what you are doing to 01 F350 . Was nice surprise all hole in the frame was there, so all I did was rebolt the 4 wheel under the 2 wheel tk. Was easy an all works great. Did need to replace steering box, because all was different...
Love the video, that is so my kind of truck... And again you make it look so easy. Those jack stands looked almost as big as Mrs. Jc LOL Keep up the great work you do and your videos. Your one of the best on TH-cam
This is that gangsta version conversion!! Back yard, use what ever you can find including a hard working wife who doesn't mind getting dirty. At the end an awsomr job and a nice DIY. 👍👍👍👍
Those jack stands you bought sure did work well, worth their money and then some. You make it look easy as pie, but you have done it a few times now so you have your system down pat. You should start selliing Gradall's. Every video where you have used your Gradall can be a sales video. You could have a whole new sideline!
Just bought a 1995 F350 OBS 2wd. I would like the ride quality of the coil spring (opposed to leaf) and wondering if you know this working on something that old? Thanks for the great detailed video!
First off great video. Second, in converting a vehicle from 2wd to 4wd have you ever had any issues when it comes to selling or insuring a truck later down the road? Contemplating this conversion myself.
I have 08 F250 single cab 2WD service bed 6.4 PS. After finally giving up with all the re-gen, EGR, stopped up DPF and cat.. I fully deleted it (it’s mostly total farm use in real life and the idling around is what was causing all the nightmares) My biggest issue is it gets stuck way too often. It’s the only 2WD and the only ford but i bought cheap dirt cheap just for the very nice service bed (not thinking) Every truck I have is short bed so.. and I know better and have no idea what I was thinking I got it running good and after all the issues it’s basically a little torque monster and it’s turned into something worth keeping I guess But the 2wd has to go… it’s often pointless to back it out of the barn depending on weather but I need the tools the truck is full of. I WAS gonna trade it for newer Ram (which is all I usually drive) but wow.. 2024 is no time to be trading, buying, selling apparently. Just couldn’t get anywhere close to agreement on trade or outrageous price of trucks. So I had idea… save 30-50,000.00 I found this video (I’m not expecting “easy” but I have the equipment and tools to do this Located a salvage truck (rollover nothing removed) and everything i need (it has manual shift also) This is super cheap option Thank you tremendously for a totally excellent video 👍
Hello, So I have a 2008 f250 2wd. So all i need is front axel assembly, manual transfer case, spring pockets and driveshafts? Will that transfer case bolt right up to my transmission? Awesome video by the way.
I have a 2001 Ford Excursion Limited 2wd with the turbo 7.3 that I am wanting to convert to 4wd and any information on this process would be extremely helpful.
I know its an old video but your still posting I figured you might see this. What years of truck would I need as a donor for my 2010 sclb 2wd 5.4 F250?
Could you change a leaf spring set up on 2002 f250 and put the coil springs brackets from 2005 and up like you and your awesome wife done on the 2wd truck thanks again for the video
I gotta say without seeing this video I probably would not have continued to explore the conversion. You make it look so easy. I got the front axle and rear driveshaft from a upullit lot for 400.00. I picked up a transfer case with the front axle off ebay for 300.00! Gonna order the spring holders new. I will have less than 1000.00 in it. Your video is spot on! Only question I have is about the pitman arm. Is that all you had to change? When you mention the gearbox in the video I get confused if you changed it or if all I need to change is the pitman arm to the 4x4 one? Thanks for the work and attention to explaining what you were doing.
@@j.c.smithprojects I thought so. I already saw them online for 60 bucks. I just wanna have everything I need before I start the axle swap. Although I don't think it will take anywhere near it, I'm gonna take off 2 days since this is my daily driver. I picked it up in great condition with just 100k miles. Already Bulletproofed studded and everything deleted. It runs like a champ. Starts easy as can be. My first diesel and I love it. Ty again for this video.
Does anyone know the torque specs for the radius arm bracket that goes to the frame , not the radius arm to the bracket but the bracket to the frame ???
i really dont know everything that is involved in those years of chevy. those are independent front suspension. i dont know if the control arms and axle will mount up. those use a torsion bar suspension for the 4wd. i do know that in a 3500 it came as either a pick up truck or an "incomplete chassis". the rear frame width is different from one to the other. so the axles widths and spring perches are different. i have heard of more people doing the solid axle swap in the front rather than the ifs.
Can you convert my 2004 f350 dually 2wheel drive to a 4x4 if I buy all new parts ? Is what I'm asking is will you convert for others and what will it cost around figure if you do .
ALL I CAN SAY IS YOU BOTH ROCK !GREAT JOB ON THIS PRJECT AND THANKS 4 MAKING A PUBLIC VIDEO OF ALL THAT HARD WORK!
Well done! Thanks for sharing the conversion, looking forward to part 2. That Gradall machine is worth its weight in gold.
Experience always makes things look easy! You are the man!
Excellent team effort making quick work of that changeover.
Cool to see Mrs JC operating the GradAll and running the camera too !!
Have a safe day folks ....
Bless you Mrs Jc, as the truck comes down the value goes up! Thanks for sharing
Nicely done guys, Being able to stand and do the work is a great bonus I've never done any actual conversions but done a many frame replacements for our body shops and I actually preferred doing them on the ground or floor myself because of all the running around them and I could set up side by side and just move parts over that I was reusing.
It is sure satisfying to see a good team work together. Everything is only done once and done right the first time. You use the term "easy" a few times (or more) in the video. "Easy" is the convergence of the right tools, the right experience and the right knowledge. All of which you have in abundance. I have a lot of respect for those who put the total package together and you have your act together. That's one of the reasons I enjoy watching your video's and will continue watching them. It's good content
Damn I enjoyed watching great video and it all looks so easy when you have all the right tools and a Damn good helper thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next video JC and Wife.
I enjoy all your videos. You have a real passion for your projects which is impressive . Keep’m coming
Your video is so good. Clear concise and informative. You are very good and this. Thank you!
I must say, you are truly talented. It's coming along great, stay safe.
I like the gear oil tip its something I never considered. Truck looking good
You have a good wife, treat her well.
Thinking same thing
You guys make a great team! Nice tip on the gear oil plug!
great vid J.c.. great work as always..that is 1 mean pair of jack stands you got there..
Great video thanks brother. I like the way you all work together. Looks great hope the drive line goes as smoothly. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother
Awesome stuff. That looked quite easy, about to do this to an 05
Well done. Just as good as if u were working on a twin post lift. I enjoyed watching the video as well as the rest
Thanks for the video you do make it look easy I'm glad I watched it there was a few things I didn't know I've done it before on older truck this was same year n style I'm working on
Man, what a fantastic video! This is exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to see how much of a PITA this would be and its way easier than i thought it would be lol. Thanks man 😁😁😁
Pretty detailed description. Excellent job.
Awesome video man you make it look too easy. Still waiting to see you swap the frame on your 75 f 250 project.. keep up the good work
Another ripper, always enjoyable and informative.. Best Wishes from Aussie 👍😃🍺🍺🍷🙏🏼
Ok thanks a lot for taking the time to get back to me really appreciate it
You really do make it look ease having the right stuff to lift and everything makes it easier and you do it alot .yes I imagine you can do it on the ground but also harder because of less space. Bestdes you get it down to a science. But all good we do what we can.
totally great video ! thanks for your contribution!
Sweet, I have never had the opportunity to work on anything past about 98 or 9 but the rest is a dream away. That's my trouble is if I stay with something, I will figure it out except for the electronics... I really am impressed with how you read the wiring so easy or make it look like it is. That is the downfall of most is they underestimate their challenge and then they do have a mess cause working behind someone else's stuff is irritating to me anyway. Liked it
Did what you are doing to 01 F350 . Was nice surprise all hole in the frame was there, so all I did was rebolt the 4 wheel under the 2 wheel tk. Was easy an all works great. Did need to replace steering box, because all was different...
Grat Video JC thanks for the tutorial!!!
Very nice convertion
good solid work almost beat the storm
Awesome tip for the break lines wished I would of know that when I replaced my rear calipers on my Ford lol
Love the video, that is so my kind of truck... And again you make it look so easy. Those jack stands looked almost as big as Mrs. Jc LOL Keep up the great work you do and your videos. Your one of the best on TH-cam
Great video
All I can say......AMAZING
its just nuts and bolts....nothing to it really.
Super badass instructional video
glad you liked it.
This is that gangsta version conversion!! Back yard, use what ever you can find including a hard working wife who doesn't mind getting dirty. At the end an awsomr job and a nice DIY. 👍👍👍👍
Sweet video.....man u make it look easy brother..
That's an expensive care lift!! Lol great video
You know how to have fun!!!
Nice man
Awesome video Jc
Those jack stands you bought sure did work well, worth their money and then some. You make it look easy as pie, but you have done it a few times now so you have your system down pat. You should start selliing Gradall's. Every video where you have used your Gradall can be a sales video. You could have a whole new sideline!
it is pretty easy once you get over the fear of the unknown. no time to sell gradalls!! i have way too many trucks to fix this summer!
Just bought a 1995 F350 OBS 2wd. I would like the ride quality of the coil spring (opposed to leaf) and wondering if you know this working on something that old? Thanks for the great detailed video!
You can put a jack under a spinnning tie Rod end. Keeps it Taper locked
Do you powerwash, Clean and paint everything
First off great video. Second, in converting a vehicle from 2wd to 4wd have you ever had any issues when it comes to selling or insuring a truck later down the road? Contemplating this conversion myself.
Seems like the safety police is concerned for your well being. Lol. You lucky to have one.
I wish you were in Texas! I’d love to convert mine to 4 wheel drive!!!
I'm in Texas, i can do it.
thanks for sharing
Your a genius
Great job
So much detail explained .
I plan to do the same to a 89 f150 can you help with some info
Thanks
I have 08 F250 single cab 2WD service bed 6.4 PS.
After finally giving up with all the re-gen, EGR, stopped up DPF and cat..
I fully deleted it (it’s mostly total farm use in real life and the idling around is what was causing all the nightmares)
My biggest issue is it gets stuck way too often.
It’s the only 2WD and the only ford but i bought cheap dirt cheap just for the very nice service bed (not thinking)
Every truck I have is short bed so.. and I know better and have no idea what I was thinking
I got it running good and after all the issues it’s basically a little torque monster and it’s turned into something worth keeping I guess
But the 2wd has to go… it’s often pointless to back it out of the barn depending on weather but I need the tools the truck is full of.
I WAS gonna trade it for newer Ram (which is all I usually drive) but wow..
2024 is no time to be trading, buying, selling apparently.
Just couldn’t get anywhere close to agreement on trade or outrageous price of trucks.
So I had idea… save 30-50,000.00
I found this video (I’m not expecting “easy” but I have the equipment and tools to do this
Located a salvage truck (rollover nothing removed) and everything i need (it has manual shift also)
This is super cheap option
Thank you tremendously for a totally excellent video 👍
Very useful video, hove you check out for kits to turn to 2nd to 4x4
Will a 2008 front diff and steering link work on a 2016 two-wheel drive ?
Hello,
So I have a 2008 f250 2wd. So all i need is front axel assembly, manual transfer case, spring pockets and driveshafts?
Will that transfer case bolt right up to my transmission?
Awesome video by the way.
Could the conversion be done on a F650 or F750 which does not come in a 4X4 option?
Do you know what years would fit 2015 f-250?
Been looking for a manual transfer case as well.
What’s different about the coil buckets?
I have a 2001 Ford Excursion Limited 2wd with the turbo 7.3 that I am wanting to convert to 4wd and any information on this process would be extremely helpful.
How do you know where to put the hole in the frame side control arm bracket?
Could I use a gas truck to convert a diesel to 4x4? I know I'll need different trans and harness but would everything else work?
Man u have a lot of trucks I wish I had one
some days i wish i only had 1 truck.
I know its an old video but your still posting I figured you might see this. What years of truck would I need as a donor for my 2010 sclb 2wd 5.4 F250?
Hellow sir can i do the same thing to my dodge nitro heat .. 2x4 to 4x4 thanks mr Jc
Didn't know you could do that. Is this possible to do on a 08 F150?
Are the 08-10 f250 suspension compatible with the 2011-2016 f250 suspension ?
Could you do a conversion on my excursion? My son has been asking me if it can be done.
Could you change a leaf spring set up on 2002 f250 and put the coil springs brackets from 2005 and up like you and your awesome wife done on the 2wd truck thanks again for the video
What about the transmission, does it matter the output shaft?
When u change 2 wheel to 4 wheel do it have to have the same gear ratio
I gotta say without seeing this video I probably would not have continued to explore the conversion. You make it look so easy. I got the front axle and rear driveshaft from a upullit lot for 400.00. I picked up a transfer case with the front axle off ebay for 300.00! Gonna order the spring holders new. I will have less than 1000.00 in it. Your video is spot on! Only question I have is about the pitman arm. Is that all you had to change? When you mention the gearbox in the video I get confused if you changed it or if all I need to change is the pitman arm to the 4x4 one? Thanks for the work and attention to explaining what you were doing.
just changed the pitman to the 4x4 drop version
@@j.c.smithprojects I thought so. I already saw them online for 60 bucks. I just wanna have everything I need before I start the axle swap. Although I don't think it will take anywhere near it, I'm gonna take off 2 days since this is my daily driver. I picked it up in great condition with just 100k miles. Already Bulletproofed studded and everything deleted. It runs like a champ. Starts easy as can be. My first diesel and I love it. Ty again for this video.
would an electric shift tranfer case work
Would an f550 or 650 be similar in general?
Why did you end up changing the gearbox?
Nice job!
Do i have to replace the computer as well if i do this on my 2012 f350 6.7
We had to swap the transmission as well because the output shaft was different.
You work hard. don't you?
That woman is a keeper...
Do you have a part list some where
Can you convert my 2004 2 es into a 4wd ?? And how long would it take u it’s a special truck to me and don’t want to get a new truck
What impact gun are you using?
Would it be the same with a 01 f250 with a 05 axle
I have a 99 f350 PSD 2wd and plan on converting to 4wd. would I be able to adapt the coil over suspension, or would I have to go to leaf springs?
yes you can put the coil spring front suspension and axle in your 99.
Railroad truck parts getting put to good use!! Very cool video, do you think you'll get a lift in your shop some day?
he already has a mobile lift that does it all
Does anyone know the torque specs for the radius arm bracket that goes to the frame , not the radius arm to the bracket but the bracket to the frame ???
I have a F150 2x4 and was thinking about doing the same thing
Is it the same for an f 450 or 550?
I love them people tell you that this could never be done but it’s so easy it’s not funny😂
Hey JC. Ever done this swap on a 550? have an 05 id consider doing this on. any advice appreciated!
Same procedure. easiest to get a f550 donor truck. you will get everything you need.
Speaking of couple goals this is a good wife that is willing to help you out
God i want a wife line her
Hi like ur vids a lot . I have a question I have 93 gmc 454 1 ton. Can I get the 4x4 off of a 93 chevy suburban 3/4 ton? Both engines are different.
i really dont know everything that is involved in those years of chevy. those are independent front suspension. i dont know if the control arms and axle will mount up. those use a torsion bar suspension for the 4wd. i do know that in a 3500 it came as either a pick up truck or an "incomplete chassis". the rear frame width is different from one to the other. so the axles widths and spring perches are different. i have heard of more people doing the solid axle swap in the front rather than the ifs.
Hey I got a 05 f350 king ranch that not 4x4 if I change the front do I have to change the support bracket for the shock
watch the video
Front susp same as 70s ford trucks?
Can you convert my 2004 f350 dually 2wheel drive to a 4x4 if I buy all new parts ?
Is what I'm asking is will you convert for others and what will it cost around figure if you do .
Sorry, i dont work on other people's truck...just my own.
Damn I wish u were my neighbor
can anyone tell me if this would be the same for the 2005-2007
Do you know if I can do this on a 2011
That Gradall is a heck a machine to have around,handier than Pee Wee Herman in a Theatre