2012 expedition 2wd to 4wd conversion

[2012lI]

Hello everyone ! I am new to this forum.

I am the owner of a 2012 ford expedition limited 2wd. I live in uae and i found myself multiple times in situations where 4wd would have been really conveniant and I am not sure of what is needed to convert my expedition to 4wd.
I love the car and it has a really low mileage, i didn't find another expedition with options, color or price that i liked so i am thinking of converting mine to 4wd. I know i have to get a new gearbox, some wiring and a front subframe but i do not have the complete list. I can easily get the parts from a junkyard for a cheap price.
It would really help me if someone had a complete parts list for what is needed for the conversion.

Thank you !

 

[07navi]

I would sell it and get a 4WD.

 

[2012lI]

I am thinking of this option too, but since parts are cheap in uae i'll probably spend around 2500 dollars to get everything needed. I think that is worth it

 

[07navi]

I am thinking of this option too, but since parts are cheap in uae i'll probably spend around 2500 dollars to get everything needed. I think that is worth it

But it's tons of works and might never be the same, I just think it's a bad idea.

 

[2012lI]

What do you mean by it might never be the same?

 

[07navi]

What do you mean by it might never be the same?

It might no be as good as a factory 4wd in every way.

 

[2012lI]

But i want to know what is different in the 4wd version, diffs, axles ?

 

[07navi]

But i want to know what is different in the 4wd version, diffs, axles ?

I think all the 4wd's have lower rear ends.

 

[bloodhound]

I have to agree, go find a 4WD model. Even if you can get the parts cheap, what is your time worth? Unless it's something you just want to do for the experience of it or something.

 

[2012lI]

Thanks for the reply, i want to know what it takes , if i see it requires too much effort i'll give up and sell it