I need a list

[TrucksGetDirty]

Sorry, but I need a list of all the parts it will take to switch the 2wd to 4x4.

I know I need the transfer case, but what year, make, model, should it come from? Same with transmission.
I will be getting the D44 in a couple weeks(I hope), but it needs in internal parts. What do I need for that?
Also, everything else... please be as specific as possible and I am going to ask way to many questions for a normal person about the parts.

Thanx everyone. I am going to make this Mazda this a true 'Mazing Mazda.(IMO)

Extra information and details from anyone who has done a SAS would be awesome!

 

[Shran]

You probably said already in another thread, but...is the D44 full width? If so you'll want a full width rear..unless you want to do like my buddy's buggy.. full width 60 front and a 9" that had been narrowed 6" Or are you gonna have the 44 cut?

 

[mhughes165]

Sorry, but I need a list of all the parts it will take to switch the 2wd to 4x4.

I know I need the transfer case, but what year, make, model, should it come from? Same with transmission.
I will be getting the D44 in a couple weeks(I hope), but it needs in internal parts. What do I need for that?
Also, everything else... please be as specific as possible and I am going to ask way to many questions for a normal person about the parts.

Thanx everyone. I am going to make this Mazda this a true 'Mazing Mazda.(IMO)

Extra information and details from anyone who has done a SAS would be awesome!

lol, im me when u read this, ill give ya the list of stuff you will need

 

[TrucksGetDirty]

You probably said already in another thread, but...is the D44 full width? If so you'll want a full width rear..unless you want to do like my buddy's buggy.. full width 60 front and a 9" that had been narrowed 6" Or are you gonna have the 44 cut?

Do you seriously think I am that stupid

The D44 I am getting fit under a Ranger or I can go spend the 1k and get more parts, it was under a Mazda.

 

[reno]

Lets see all the internal parts.....R&P with the yoke, front drive shaft, axles, hubs. Are going to use coil springs or leaf springs? Transmission and transfer, I would imagine you would have to stay within your trucks year. Cross member for the Transmission, All linkages for the Transfer. Possibly have replace the rear driveshaft (unless you know how to cut it properly or know someone to do it or take it to a driveshaft shop). Lets get those questions answered and go from there.......... This is going to be a big job, it can be done if you have paitence to do it right the first time. If you are going to cut corners and do it half assed then I doubt you will get anyone to help you, do it right the first time and do it safely. Don't forget to have a good set of Jack Stands as well.

 

[reno]

I just read mhughe165 post, I.M. him, try to deal with one person only if possible, this will stop the no no no do it this way, he is stupid and cofuse you more. Good luck

 

[Shran]

Do you seriously think I am that stupid

No, no, not at all. No offense intended. I was just curious, and it seemed a good time to poke fun at my friend's rig, that's all

 

[LittleBigFoot]

I'd say just get a good set of swampers or TSLs and you'll be able to do incredible things with a 2wd.

A conversion like this takes a lot of money and a lot of time and little tings pile up.

You'll have to take into consideration the shocks, suspension, steering, gears, new wheels, drive shafts, transfer case, tranny. You'll have to hack holes in the floor if you run a manual t case. It's a shit ton of work and the costs add up really, really, fast.

I'd say first, just get a good set of mud tires. Maybe even run a wide mother f'n tire in the back. A buddy of mine ran 33x12.5 TSLs in the front and 35x15.5 TSLs in the rear and that little 2wd could definatly hold it's own in the mud.

 

[mhughes165]

ive already gotten her the long list of stuff she will need, spupposedly she wrote it down and it was about a full page long LOL

 

[TrucksGetDirty]

ive already gotten her the long list of stuff she will need, spupposedly she wrote it down and it was about a full page long LOL

Yeah. I wrote it down for when I go to the store

 

[LittleBigFoot]

Store?


lol

 

[KELLY88]

Store?


lol

Junkyard I'm assuming. At least that would be one stop.

 

[MAKG]

I don't know your skills, but the questions you're asking are sending some red flags.

Like, you're buying a D44 with bad internals. You don't seem to realize that means it is scrap. Changing an R&P correctly is one of the most difficult things you can do to repair a vehicle, comparable to engine assembly. And if you pay someone else, your $1000 budget will get eaten up very quickly.

You should at least START with a good D44.

Frankly, an SAS conversion can be done by a skilled fabricator, but the most reliable (as well as the cheapest) "parts list" is one complete 4x4 truck. Especially if you go back to the mid-80s for it. Those can be found for under $1000, and as long as they are fuel injected, they work quite well for mild to moderate to even moderately heavy trails, even stock. Where they can see marked improvement for cheap is putting 31 inch tires on it with no suspension modifications.

 

[mhughes165]

MAKG, she had said she will be getting a d44 that needs internals, never said she would be BUYING a d44 with no internals, and a 76 EB d44 for free even if it does need a internals is a steal.

she has a friend that can setup the rear for her aslong as she gets the parts, i guess thats a perk of bein a cute girl.

i would ask her more questions about her plans for the truck if i were you, instead of simply assuming she is stating this on a whim.....

I don't know your skills, but the questions you're asking are sending some red flags.

Like, you're buying a D44 with bad internals. You don't seem to realize that means it is scrap. Changing an R&P correctly is one of the most difficult things you can do to repair a vehicle, comparable to engine assembly. And if you pay someone else, your $1000 budget will get eaten up very quickly.

You should at least START with a good D44.

Frankly, an SAS conversion can be done by a skilled fabricator, but the most reliable (as well as the cheapest) "parts list" is one complete 4x4 truck. Especially if you go back to the mid-80s for it. Those can be found for under $1000, and as long as they are fuel injected, they work quite well for mild to moderate to even moderately heavy trails, even stock. Where they can see marked improvement for cheap is putting 31 inch tires on it with no suspension modifications.

 

[LittleBigFoot]

Go find yourself an old solid axle Ford and use the axles, wheels, power steering, shock mounts, coil buckets, pitman arm, steering links, and drive shafts.

Find some coils, shocks, brake lines, u joints, and a new daily driver.

Thats the route I went with my Heep build. Check it out (not whoreing)

I've got maybe 400 bucks into my build including the cost of the Heep itself.