Can any car be converted to AWD or 4x4?
Thank you for reading and helping me out on this. So here's the info… I'm looking to buy an older car. Something like a Ford Falcon wagon. I love the looks of them but I do a lot of camping. I'd like to convert this to AWD or 4x4 option. I won't be offroading but I want the assurance of not getting stuck or lessening the chances. So that's my question, can an older car be converted to an AWD or 4x4 vehicle and if so where is a good shop or website to look into?
In theory, it can be done, but you're probably not ready to pay the cost. This kind of mod will be very expensive.
If you were a rich collector who loved the Falcon, you could have someone fit an AWD drivetrain into the car. If you're just looking for a cheaper older car to make into AWD, it will cost more than a not as old AWD car will cost.
I'm set on getting a wagon. I've always loved the idea of a wagon with a V8 and possible 4x4 or awd. This is somthing that I wouldnt sell. This would be my car. I want to do someting interesting and not just drive a Subaru.
Theoretically yes but it would be a frankenstein of parts, perhaps if you were set on doing it maybe just putting on the transfer case, axles, and drive shafts of a ford ranger 4x4.
i think the best option is to just learn to handle a car with 2wd, its not hard at all just gotta learn the proper lines through turns and such
Budget about $20,000.
Going to have to rip the whole vehicle apart and build a new complete drivetrain.
Even then, you are going to have to deal with the fact that you have a hodge-podged car. No mechinic/shop will want to touch it.
Not easily or cheaply. The difference between 2WD and 4WD is 100 feet (according to an off-roader publication from way back). I think positraction is a better solution to your problem. Better traction will get you unstuck. Just buy your vehicle with a posi rear end.
How to tell=raise rear wheels and spin left tire while observing right, both should spin in the same direction at the same time.
You can do anything you want, but it's not going to be cheap. For the money you will spend converting a For Falcon to 4x4, you can buy a brand new or just somewhat used Subaru which has all the modern conveniences and safety devices.
It would be far better to start with a 4x4 and fix it up. The AMC Eagle wagon comes to mind for an older 4x4 wagon.
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