04 ranger 4wd conversion

[sgtsandman]

If I remember correctly, the Edge is just a 4X4 Ranger without all the 4x4 drivetrain stuff. So, the cross members should be the same. The transfer case mounts to the back of the transmission in place of the tail cone on the RWD transmission. If you can get your hands on some anerobic RTV, that would be best sealing the transfer case to the transmission, if you aren't swapping out the whole transmission.

If you have another Ranger you can look at to compare, that would be helpful to make sure there aren't any missing holes or brackets but I would think it would be cheaper for Ford to just take a 4X4 frame and just not install the drive train components than make something special for what was essentially was a limited run product.

 

[Cblev323]

*UPDATES*
I finally got the twice as heavy trans and t-case in. Pulled the original trans out in about 40 minutes with a buddy and it was a breeze. The new one with the t-case is a monster compared to the 2WD one. Man was it heavy. I did remove the tail pipe and muffler at the flange but left the y pipes in place so didn’t have to mess with that stuff. Put 2 new u joints in a shaft I pulled from a standard cab 04 4x4 and the t case flange is bigger. So I’m going back tomorrow to swap flanges from the 04 with the donor 99 ext cab truck and get that in. The 04 flange yoke is 3” center to center and the 99 t case bolt pattern is 2.5” center to center

My next question…… I have a output shaft speed sensor?? That was on the tailhousing on my 2WD trans. The 99 4x4 trans doesn’t have a spot for one to go. What will be the fix for this issue? Or has anyone ever ran into it. I can’t seem to find a lot about it.

So I’m working on something that might actually help a lot of people out but won’t know until I get everything in, but I’m working on building a relay scheme and modifying an original 4x4 dash switch to use the 1354e t case. If everything works out good that might help others in future swaps if linkages for manual t cases can’t be found which was my issue. I will keep everyone updated with it.

 

[Cblev323]

Man this thread got buried quick and so has time.

So I was never able to get the timing down correctly with the relay scheme on the electric transfer case so I just wired it up on a DPDT momentary switch. This only gives me 2H and 4L but it’s better than nothing until I can come across a manual t-case with the linkage and shifter, ect. With me not doing a ton of research before jumping the gun I got a 99 transmission which works just fine but no speedo since the 98-02 (I think) gets its reading from the rear axle and 03+ gets its reading off the transmission. I have an 04 trans in the garage just waiting to be put in.

The only issues I have ran into so far is the ABS light. I’m not sure if it sees a reading off the VSS which is causing it to stay on of if I need to find a 04 model 4x4 abs module. I have also noticed if I put the brakes on fairly hard coming to a stop the truck will die. Not sure if the light is causing the issue or if there is a vacuum leak somewhere.

Other than this issue everything else is really straight forward and can be done if you have any type of mechanical experience.

 

[NakedDucks]

I have a manual t-case with shifter...

I'm in Alabama...B'ham to be exact....