4X4 to 4X2 conversion

[LandCruiserSteve [OP]]

I didn't get this in on time yesterday, but after reading all of these great posts on what a 4X2 can do and the coveted "pre-runner" status that it carries, I became totally envious.

I'm in the process of converting my 4X4 to 4X2 with a conversion kit manufactured by 4-1 Engineering, which includes necessary components for the front suspension change out.

It also includes an adapter that converts my existing transfer case into a PTO winch (so I won't have to remove my transfer case and change the length of my rear drive-shaft).

Anyway, I'll post up pics as the project progresses. Bye-bye front differential!! It's been fun . . . .

[Air2air]

Steve is it also true you're thinking about the "tricycle" kit with the single front wheel?

[NCFJ]

Forget the winch, hook it up to a trail blender so you can make drinks on the fly.

[LandCruiserSteve [OP]]

Air2air previously said:

Steve is it also true you're thinking about the "tricycle" kit with the single front wheel?

Believe it or not, Todd, that was a serious consideration. However, the front brake ABS conjoiner module wouldn't properly direct the braking efforts to a single wheel.

[LandCruiserSteve [OP]]

NCFJ previously said:

Forget the winch, hook it up to a trail blender so you can make drinks on the fly.

The trouble is, my wet-bar is already installed towards the rear of the FJ. So, my 12V trail blender should be good to go for now.

[LandCruiserSteve [OP]]

Here's the actual conversion kit. Lot's of parts that I'm not too familiar with, but the included instructions are pretty decent.




BTW, does anyone have or know how to use a bi-lateral hepistatical spring compressor??

[tibaal89]

I did this conversion, but used a really advanced piece of technology that allows me to change between 4x4 and 4x2 whenever I want!! It's truly amazing space age stuff... more info as it becomes declassified...

[LandCruiserSteve [OP]]

tibaal89 previously said:

I did this conversion

Hey Mike, did you use this same conversion kit?

If so, did you end up getting the 24-28mpg mileage that the manufacturer claims??

[neworleansparrothead]

LandCruiserSteve previously said:

Here's the actual conversion kit. Lot's of parts that I'm not too familiar with, but the included instructions are pretty decent.




BTW, does anyone have or know how to use a bi-lateral hepistatical spring compressor??

Oh my Steve, I think even you are going to have your hands full on this one! Wish I could come over and give you a hand.......

Kim

[LandCruiserSteve [OP]]

tibaal89 previously said:

I used a really advanced piece of technology that allows me to change between 4x4 and 4x2 whenever I want!!

I thought about that particular kit as well, but as much as I wanted a system like that, I couldn't justify the extra $1150 for that version.