I’m just curiously checking into the cost to convert my 2wd to 4×4. Can get the parts used on ebay fairly cheap. $100 for front axle and diff. $100 for good CV axles, $20 for each wheel hub. What other parts is there?

The other thing I’m trying to figure out is on the 2wd the engine case obviously has the round indented spot where the front axle would have been. So the 2wd and 4×4 have different engine cases I know. I can buy a gasket set and swap over all the internals, no big deal, make it a weekend project. But I’m having trouble figuring out what is different inside the transmission that gives the gear for the axle. Or did they use the same transmission on both and just "cap off" over it. Anyone have one of these engines apart recently? Any pics of parts that may interest me.

I know some will say just sell it and get a 4×4. But for for about $300 and a few hours to convert it to 4×4 would be worth it to me. Doubt I can sell mine and add $300 into it and find a 4×4 to buy. And I’ve done good maintenance to mine as well, so should still last awhile.