1989 2wd to 4wd

[Lcdman]

I have a 1989 Ranger 2.3 ltr 5Sp Reg. Cab, Reg. Box..... looking to convert it to 4wd......I have a idea what I need but not sure of the complete donor trucks I can use....can anyone give me an idea of what all trucks I can use seeing their getting harder to find. Lots of sentinmental value in this little truck, its a strong runner and I like to beef it up some. I want to keep the 2.3 that's in it as well and manual trans.
Thanks for any info you can give...

 

[Captain Ledd]

Basically any 83-97 truck with the same cab and bed configuration. The 93-97 trucks will have the stronger front ends just about guaranteed, while the 95-97 have the better brakes as well.

Then basically just swap frames. It'd be real easy to clean up the donor frame too while you're at it.

 

[Lcdman]

keepin all my orig gear cept the stuff I need, so what trans transfercase combo's can I use and front end...is it all limted to what has 2.3 or any others fit?

 

[97rriding]

Did you ever do the conversion? I'm looking at doing the same thing and want to know how others managed


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[SenorNoob]

The only combo that doesn't seem to be well documented to me is using an EARLY Ranger front driveshaft to mate with a FM146 or M5OD and 1350m transfer case.

Nice thread revival....