1994 4x4 manual TDI swap

[Bear in the woods]

No. Clean the shaft that comes out of the motor. Or just repetitively hit the shift buttons. It has worked on three different trucks so far

 

[chickenman]

A new day has come, but yesterday I got in a bunch of parts. last night I put on the new transfer case motor and i was very pleased to note it works!! Hopefully today all goes well and i can put on the rest.

 

[Josh B]

And tomorrow you can brush up the old one and put it on the shelf for a back up

 

[Josh B]

Where did you get your ignition and door locks?

 

[chickenman]

Where did you get your ignition and door locks?

Well unfortunately, the ignition did not fit. but the locks were very simple to install. I just ordered them off amazon.

 

[Josh B]

What will you do about the ignition?
I'm gonna need to do something before long. my ignition is closer to falling apart every time I use it, and I too want the same key for the doors

 

[chickenman]

What will you do about the ignition?
I'm gonna need to do something before long. my ignition is closer to falling apart every time I use it, and I too want the same key for the doors

Well, currently i put my old ignition back in. From what i can tell someone replaced it, cause its different from the doors. I am hoping for a refund from Amazon but im not going to hold my breath. I would do some more research on it there are plenty of ignition and lock packages online. So my locks work now just a diff key.

 

[chickenman]

My next step with the ranger is to get the steering and alignment worked out. The truck doesn't shake a whole lot, so I think the rotors aren't warped. However, in spite of that there is about a 10 to 20 degree play in the steering. The tires dont seem to be showing signs of wear from a bad ball joint causing them to wiggle when driving. Also when ive experienced bad ball joints in the past there is vibration from the tires, but im not really having a whole lot. The steering is pulling to the right and the wheel has to be turned to go straight. I need to put tires on it. Im thinking about 32s. Does anyone know of a kit for upper and lower ball joints and control arm ball joints? I feel like i should replace them just to be safe, since im puttimg over sized tires on and probably wider ones. Or the doorman part numbers? I think ill start with an alignment and greasing the joints but i think ill have to put a new steering box on.

 

[chickenman]

From what i can tell since its a 1994 it has the dana 35. I found some kits for the steering joints and ball joints, but it says it is for the rwd i feel like they are different.

Also, on another note does anyone have personal experience with electronic lockers? I am considering adding one im just not sure on which one is best/or cheaper but still good... I would love some feedback.

 

[chickenman]

The truck also has 2in blocks in the rear but nothing in the front. Personaly, i am not a fan of the stiff ride of block lifts. Somewhere down the road i may add this kit.

132XKS-N - 1.5-2 in. Suspension Lift System with Nitro Shocks - Skyjacker Suspensions

1.5-2 in. Suspension Lift System with Nitro Shocks.

skyjacker.com

 

[chickenman]

new update on my other page