Hi, I'm in the process of mapping out and gathering parts to convert my 2005 Ford Expedition to a 4x4. I need some additional information though. I do not wish to do a solid axle swap (SAS) as I'd like to keep the stock IFS. I've measured underneath mine, some 4x4 Expeditions, and F150's and they all appear to have the same frame dimensions. I know about the main parts to obtain, front differential, transfer case, rotors, CV axles, hubs, hoses, wires, but I wanted to know if someone has a breakdown of every single part to add into the system. I thought about a donor truck, but after looking at prices it's more cost effective to buy the pieces individually. That said, it's not like I can look down there from a donor truck, see the piece, then transfer it over. Not everything is on a 4x4 truck at any of the junkyards all the time either for me to look at and examine either. If anyone has pictures they can take of a breakdown of everything to gather or knows all the parts, I'd appreciate it. Also, I'm assuming the transmission needs to be taken apart as well in order to put a new output shaft in it, correct? I'm fully aware that this may not be easy and I may have to take a lot out of the engine bay to get everyhting in place. I've looked at other 4x4 swap threads for this generation and it is a very daunting task.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!