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scott w · 10-13-2011, 08:19 AM

I have a perfect 91 Nisisan 2wd reg cab truck. I found a 4wd aroud the same year model just sitting at a repair shop. My truck needs to be a 4wd for particular reasons. My question is if it is within the same yr range will all the 4wd stuff work on my 2wd frame.Both trucks have 4 cyl eng and manual trans.
would someone give me an answer please.I do not want to sell this truck and buy someone else's problems.I know that the engine,trans could be bad. I have called the shop and waiting for a reply to purchase the 4wd.

TrikeKid · 10-13-2011, 01:48 PM

Why not put all the good shit off your 2wd on the 4wd?

scott w · 10-13-2011, 03:44 PM

Because I know what shape the whole truck is in.I was thinking that it might be easier to do the way I am planning. I can take the front and rear axle,trans,transfer case out easier than removing all the body panels, wiring,air con lines,etc. Just my opinion. A jack stand is easier to move by myself than a lift where room is a concern and I don't need help in doing this other than bleeding brakes etc.

TrikeKid · 10-13-2011, 09:31 PM

Well at very least you're going to be welding a lot of mounts even if the frame rails are the same shape, it's not going to be a bolt in job at all. I'd put what the other truck needs off of your rig on it and call it a day. I wouldn't be swapping the whole body out unless it really needs it, same goes for wiring harness etc...

broncobowsher · 10-15-2011, 08:34 PM

From what I remember of those years, completely different frame and completely different front suspension. The 2WD is coil spring, the 4WD is torsion bars. Pull your 2WD cab with all the good stuff and drop it on the 4WD frame is probably the quickest and cleanest way of making it work. Engine probably the same, transmission not (that 4WD part hanging off the back).

SuperAwesome · 11-24-2011, 11:41 AM

It would probably be much easier to swap in a solid front axle rather then try to graft on the IFS 4x4 front suspension.

If you can get the 4wd truck for cheap enough, use the tranny, transfer case, rear axle etc. then find a front axle to swap in.

heloflyboy · 11-24-2011, 07:52 PM

SuperAwesome is right.I recently cut my IFS off my pathfinder.You do NOT want to try doing this swap.Way to much work.Your better off taking transmission and transfer case and doing SAS.In the long run will be much easier and a better 4 wheeler.Check mine out.► 4:46► 4:46

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM-MeBodpq0

10-13-2011, 08:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
scott w Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Member # 200966 Posts: 5	91 2wd/4wd I have a perfect 91 Nisisan 2wd reg cab truck. I found a 4wd aroud the same year model just sitting at a repair shop. My truck needs to be a 4wd for particular reasons. My question is if it is within the same yr range will all the 4wd stuff work on my 2wd frame.Both trucks have 4 cyl eng and manual trans. would someone give me an answer please.I do not want to sell this truck and buy someone else's problems.I know that the engine,trans could be bad. I have called the shop and waiting for a reply to purchase the 4wd.

10-13-2011, 01:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
TrikeKid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69594 Location: Roy/Eatonville ,Washington Posts: 950	Why not put all the good shit off your 2wd on the 4wd? __________________ Nothing happens when you die.

10-13-2011, 09:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
TrikeKid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69594 Location: Roy/Eatonville ,Washington Posts: 950	Well at very least you're going to be welding a lot of mounts even if the frame rails are the same shape, it's not going to be a bolt in job at all. I'd put what the other truck needs off of your rig on it and call it a day. I wouldn't be swapping the whole body out unless it really needs it, same goes for wiring harness etc... __________________ Nothing happens when you die.

11-24-2011, 07:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
heloflyboy Flyer Join Date: Nov 2011 Member # 204368 Location: Mountain House/South Lake Tahoe Posts: 110	SuperAwesome is right.I recently cut my IFS off my pathfinder.You do NOT want to try doing this swap.Way to much work.Your better off taking transmission and transfer case and doing SAS.In the long run will be much easier and a better 4 wheeler.Check mine out.► 4:46► 4:46 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM-MeBodpq0 Last edited by heloflyboy; 11-24-2011 at 07:55 PM.

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10-13-2011, 03:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
scott w Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Member # 200966 Posts: 5	Because I know what shape the whole truck is in.I was thinking that it might be easier to do the way I am planning. I can take the front and rear axle,trans,transfer case out easier than removing all the body panels, wiring,air con lines,etc. Just my opinion. A jack stand is easier to move by myself than a lift where room is a concern and I don't need help in doing this other than bleeding brakes etc.

10-15-2011, 08:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
broncobowsher Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 93013 Posts: 105	From what I remember of those years, completely different frame and completely different front suspension. The 2WD is coil spring, the 4WD is torsion bars. Pull your 2WD cab with all the good stuff and drop it on the 4WD frame is probably the quickest and cleanest way of making it work. Engine probably the same, transmission not (that 4WD part hanging off the back).

11-24-2011, 11:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
SuperAwesome Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 144658 Posts: 23	It would probably be much easier to swap in a solid front axle rather then try to graft on the IFS 4x4 front suspension. If you can get the 4wd truck for cheap enough, use the tranny, transfer case, rear axle etc. then find a front axle to swap in.