the_supernerd

I recently purchased an '86 2wd pickup. I was playing with the idea of eventually doing a SAS / 4x4 conversion on it, and it got me thinking if that was actually legal in California. I know a lot of people probably just do it and do not have any problems, but I was just wondering if it was actually legal other than the usual 4x4 problems such as mudflaps, bumper heights, etc. I did quite a bit of searching, including in the California Vehicle Code, and I cannot find anything directly related to that. It seems that the DMV would want it weighed if nothing else, and I could see insurance being a slight problem. Does anyone know if it is legal in California? Is it known to be illegal in any other states for that matter?

scuba

Not illegal to turn a 2x4 into a 4x4. Not illegal to modify suspension.

Go for it.

kornhuskerwizard

Check Gizlers build for a buddy on 86-95 build thread section,he did this to a original 2wd frame.great writeup.

rustED

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^^^ X2, real good info on Gizler's build thread...but its on the 84-85' build-up section: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f198...-truck-278649/
Just had to razz ya a bit kornhusker, ha, ha!

kornhuskerwizard

Good lookin out Rusted!!Sometimes the gears in my head jam up and get in a heck of a bind sometimes.

the_supernerd

Thanks for the advice. That is a good write-up!