I tow very heavy from time to time (25000lbs.) and could benefit from using low range in tight areas without 4WD. Does anyone know if my 2002 4WD 1 ton auto can be rigged with the 2 wheel drive low kit that works off of vacumn?

 

Check this thread. 2LOW

 

Also depends on if your 2002 has the central axle disconnect, or if it's a late 2002 with the solid front axle.


phox

 

How do I determine if I have the solid front axle or the central axle disconect? I ordered my truck in late March of 2002 and took delivery in May.

 

Definately a 2002.5 then.

If you want to make sure, check the front axle for a box looking thingamajig mounted on the axle tube with 2 vaccum lines and a couple of wires coming out of it.


phox

 

2001.5 was the last year model for the cad. I have a two low kit on my truck but my buddies 2002 couldn't do it without some locking hubs.

 

Early 2002's still had the CAD.


phox

 

Sounds like I'm not going to be able to do this without a considerable expense. Does anyone know what is involved and about what the cost would be?

 

Putting locking hubs on a 2002 runs around $2500 bucks.

Yes, two thousand, five hundred dollars, just for the kit and you lose your ABS.


phox

 

Be cheaper to custom fit a ford front axle in it.

 

Ouch! Guess I'll do without. Thanks for the replys.

 

About all I use the 4wd for on mine is the low range. I am seriously considering going to a straight axle from a c and c model. Lighter weight and same results.