fishunterx
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I was just recently offered for free a 4x4 front and rear differential for my ranger. I have a 87 ranger with the inline 4 motor. How difficult or possible would it be to do a 4x4 conversion on the truck?
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2WD - 4x4 Conversion?
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Do a search on the subject. There is at least one person on here that has done it, but he had both complete trucks to do the swap. I do know that you have to swap teh frame out or modify your existing frame. Just having the differentials is not enough. If you have a boatload of time and access to all the parts you will need in addition to the differentials, go for it. Personally I would go find a 1st gen already set up for 4wd and swap teh good body panels from your truck as needed.
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You will have to swap the engine cross member from the 4wd truck to your truck. The engine cross members are different for a 2wd and a 4wd Ranger and Explorer.
Like said above, it would be cheaper and easier to fine a 1st gen Ranger and rebuild it with your current truck.
Like said above, it would be cheaper and easier to fine a 1st gen Ranger and rebuild it with your current truck.
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