2wd to 4wd

[xtreameracer]

i have a 90 ranger that is 2wd, i also have a 88 4wd, the question i have can i put all the 88 4wd stuff under the 90 2wd. both trucks have the same motor. the only diff between the 2 trucks is one is long bed and the other is not. thanks for any info
Brandon

 

[7.5L_STX]

i beleive it will all bolt up......but i could be wrong.

 

[xtreameracer]

a few more say yes and i am going to do it.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

No, you cannot. The engine crossmembers are different between 4x4 and 2wd frames.

 

[Sunk]

The cross-members can be switched, but it's not easy. At all.

 

[xtreameracer]

is it welded in or bolted in. if its just bolted in cant i just drill new holes in the frame.

 

[Captain Ledd]

Take the 2wd cab and put it on the 4wd frame. Use the 4wd's bed.

The front ends are different but only cosmetically, they're exactly the same as far as the frame is concerned.

 

[xtreameracer]

might have to do that, will all the wirring off the 90 run the 88 fuel pump etc. i have to change motors becouse the 88 knocks.

 

[Captain Ledd]

might have to do that, will all the wirring off the 90 run the 88 fuel pump etc.

I'm 95% certain it should. But I can't guarantee it will be EXACTLY the same (never messed with that particular vintage). Worst case scenario, switch the fuel pumps.

I have to change motors becouse the 88 knocks.

The advantage of both having the same engine!