The following information is to assist you in building your own van. We provide some of the basic components you need to take custom built or stock 4x4 truck axle and install them into a van. Pathfinder does not offer complete 4x4 conversion kits. You will need to locate your own axles and transfercases.

Do It Yourself 4x4 conversions

Allot of people want a have a 4x4 converted van. Many can't afford a new conversion and many of the used vans are pretty  hammered. The other option is to build your own. But don't be fooled into thinking it's easy. If you are not mechanically inclined, you may be getting in over your head. Pathfinder 4wd Van Accessories can supply most of the  suspension and steering parts to make the job easier. You will need to find specific axles, transfer cases and other components to get it right. The following pages of info have been written to help point you in the right  direction.

It must be understood that many of the operations described herein can, if done improperly, cause an accident. It must also be agreed that distributors and manufactures of the parts used in building your conversion  cannot take any responsibility whatsoever for any accident arising from the use of their products. If in doubt, contact one of the professional van converters to have your van converted.

The following pages are a guide to  converting your van. But there are many different ways to build a conversion, we are only putting forth the version we are comfortable with.