2wd to 4wd conversion for '97 xe

[blamtro]

I recently aquired a '97 XE 2wd. The only thing I dislike about it is the 2wd. I would like a 4wd vehicle. Would it be cheaper to convert it a stock 4wd pathfinder or sell mine and purchase one. I tried the search function to no avail. I am interested in just a straight swap to the factory Nissan parts. What am I going to be getting into?

 

Will need to just drop in the transfer case, new front 4wd end, or are there many parts that aren't 2wd to 4wd compatable?

 

I realize I would need to source a new console for the inside and a transfer case, driveshafts, plus the additional 4wd parts.

Edited August 22, 2006 by blamtro

[nissandoms47]

add a new tranny to that too.

 

the 2wd trans are different, the output shafts have different lengths between the 2wd and 4wd, so you would need a 4wd tranny. front axle, cvs, front driveshaft, 4wd spindles, hubs etc etc...

[blamtro]

I was affraid the trans was different. What can I expect the difference in value to be between a 2wd and 4wd vehicle with all else being equal? Meaning, how much should i expect to shell out if I sold my pathy and bought an identical, but 4wd unit?

[XPLORx4]

Couple grand, probably.

 

Check KBB.com or edmunds.com for comparable values.

Edited August 22, 2006 by XPLORx4

[4x4le]

Check to see if you have a dummy t case. In that event you wouldnt need a new t case, but if you want a 4wd, probably should buy one

[cdhicks99]

If I had to convert one I would put a solid axle under it, probably just as cheap.

[vengeful]

It'll be cheaper, and much easier to just trade it for a 4x4.