- Joined
- Dec 3, 2016
- Messages
- 221
- Reaction score
- 26
- Points
- 28
- Location
- riverview, fl
- Vehicle Year
- 1988
- Make / Model
- ranger xlt
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Engine Size
- , 2.9
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Total Lift
- none but it is a convertible
- Tire Size
- stock
i have an 88 long bed 2wd 2.9 auto. i want to tow it behind the RV. this year's trip i towed rear wheels on the dolly, column locked, a 'club' locking the steering wheel to the brake pedal and straps between the seat mounting bolts and the wheel. did 4500 miles with no problems (from the truck)
i want to flat tow so i need a transfer case. i know nothing about 4wd. members here have said i can not put a t-case on a 2wd trans- that i need a 4wd trans. okay, i didn't know that.
now i am considering a donor- unseen as of yet. where do i look for an ID plate on a t-case? are they motor specific? (will one on a 2.3 work on a 2.9?)
correct me if i'm wrong here; if i get a 2.3 4wd trans and t-case, will i be able to take the bell housing off and put a 2.9 housing (w/ pump and torque converter) and put it in the truck? i don't want or need the front shaft.
will i need some sort of extra cross member to mount the t-case on?
the 'external v nonexternal front shaft thing; does this mean one type the front shaft plugs in like a drive shaft into a 2wd auto trans and the other means it bolts to a flange like the drive shaft to the rear axle? since i would not be putting a front shaft on, if it's internal, would i need to make some sort of cover or plug to keep dirt out?
i have already put 96 front beams under the frame and have the removable hardtop on it, i do not want to switch to a 4wd frame.
i want to flat tow so i need a transfer case. i know nothing about 4wd. members here have said i can not put a t-case on a 2wd trans- that i need a 4wd trans. okay, i didn't know that.
now i am considering a donor- unseen as of yet. where do i look for an ID plate on a t-case? are they motor specific? (will one on a 2.3 work on a 2.9?)
correct me if i'm wrong here; if i get a 2.3 4wd trans and t-case, will i be able to take the bell housing off and put a 2.9 housing (w/ pump and torque converter) and put it in the truck? i don't want or need the front shaft.
will i need some sort of extra cross member to mount the t-case on?
the 'external v nonexternal front shaft thing; does this mean one type the front shaft plugs in like a drive shaft into a 2wd auto trans and the other means it bolts to a flange like the drive shaft to the rear axle? since i would not be putting a front shaft on, if it's internal, would i need to make some sort of cover or plug to keep dirt out?
i have already put 96 front beams under the frame and have the removable hardtop on it, i do not want to switch to a 4wd frame.