I have a 99 F150 4.6 V8 ext cab 2wd manual transmission that I want to convert into a 4wd... any advice?

 

Do you do your own work?

 

yes

 

you must not because if you did you would know that converting 2wd to 4wd is not worth the time or money. Just buy a 4wd truck

 

my time or money is not your concern

 

haha umm I am telling you it would be more cost effective for you to buy a 4wd truck.

 

I got the truck for a damn good deal and I want to keep the manaul trany. I've already found axles and transfer cases for pretty cheap... so not trying to sound like a dick but explain..

 

well it makes a difference if you do your own work - labor price goes out the door. Now you just have to worry about time and parts.

 

best thing to do would to buy a 4x4 truck same body and cab and take all the parts off of it. correct me if im wrong but i think you'll have to get a new tranny any way

 

yes he will have to get a new tranny. You best bet is to try to find a 4wd parts truck similar to your with the 4.6 and manual tranny preferably with the engine shot so you can get it for pretty cheap. I am pretty sure you will have to replace the whole front end because everything is different. This topic has come up a few times but it has been dismissed rather quickly, if you think you can pull it off by all means go for it. If you really like the truck I would suggest you find manual tranny 4wd parts truck and swap the cabs and your engine.