Just out of curiousity (and possible future plans ), if one was to remove their 4x4 components (transfer case, front diff/axles, install 2wd hubs, etc.), how would they go about keeping the "service 4wd" light off? Could the BCM be re-flashed, or could it be replaced with a BCM out of a 2wd? How about the PCM, is there any info in there that would have to be modified?

(If my truck ever becomes a toy/project only, I may convert it to 2wd to lose the weight and drop it without worries of cv joint issues )

Thanks in advance

-Billy

 

i know gmracer tryed that and as far as i know it did not turn out to well. there was a guy that put some coilovers in his 4wd cant remember his name

 

Parish swapped his over using coilovers I think. So you might hit him up.

 

ill take your 4x4 stuff

 

It won't throw a light, never did with mine, just make sure you seal up the electrical connector when you unplug it. Any questions ask me, I know the answer haha, I did it.

 

i was going to go with 2wd and coil overs but ended up selling the truck.

i do have a set of 2wd hubs if you want them.

 

Thanks for the responses guys...this project won't be happening any time soon, unless something in the 4wd system breaks, then I'll be yanking it. Another question...will the driveshaft need to be changed, and what needs to be done to the trans?

*EDIT*...I'm thinking about those hubs possibly Parish...now my wheels are turning.

 

the tranny is a prety big deal if you want to get rid of the tcase. you have to change the output shaft and tail housing. then get a longer drive shaft and probably tweek the tranny mount.

 

mine has coilovers, and the service 4wd light. no idea how to turn it off

 

hmm weird I never got the light, did you take out the tcase? I didn't I just yanked the differential and pulled the driveshaft and left the tcase. My plan was to get a 2wd 4l80e anyway back then.