Mod: 4wd V-8 to 2wd capable?????

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OK, I was just thinking and forgive me if I've missed it.....has anybody been able to make a V-8 4wd have the ability to be a 2wd??? By that I mean have the ability to be 2wd, purely for gas mileage reason.....comments, CSM-H
 
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It could be done with extensive modification, but I'm not sure what your after. Do you want to retain 4wd and have a selectable system like the V6?
 
4WD to 2WD

You hit it on the head...But as has been mention probably to hard to do to be would the expense in the long run...like I said just a thought. CSM-H

rook said:
It could be done with extensive modification, but I'm not sure what your after. Do you want to retain 4wd and have a selectable system like the V6?
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h7009 said:
You hit it on the head...But as has been mention probably to hard to do to be would the expense in the long run...like I said just a thought. CSM-H
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If would be cheaper to trade in the V8 and buy a new V6. It's just not practical at any cost.
 
Yes, you actually can do it. I did a similar thing (as an experiment) on a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. It was...interesting. At the time I could get parts at cost so it wasn't horrific. For THAT project, I think the total cost came out to be around $1600.

However, for the 4Runner, it would be a LOT more expensive. Just costing out the parts and then adding a bit for a few customizations which would be necessary with this, it would probably run in the $4000 range.
 
Well, he might be able to gain a mile per gallon or two, but he wouldn't break even on the out-of-pocket expenses for about 25 years or so.... LOL
 
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