92 Explorer 4x4 drivetrain into 88 Bronco 2

[lil_Blue_Ford]

That's what I said...

Yeah, but I was pointing out the reason the computer doesn’t care if it’s plugged in or not, because it didn’t exist for 92

 

[Uncle Gump]

 

[gaz]

Sorry for the bad gauge on the Federal O² setup; while I have a 94 Federal engine, I have never seen the "Y" or harness...I should have looked that up before I commented.

 

[Joneskvn]

Thanks again for the continued good info! Need help with another consideration. Going to use the B2 to flat tow behind my rv. After reading about that 92 explorer 4wd is electronic and they don’t have a way to put transfer case in neutral, I read I’d have to remove the rear driveshaft to tow and not burn up automatic tranny. I have access to a piece that can be spliced into a drive shaft that will disengage it. Obviously requires 2 piece drive shaft and I’m going to probably have to have a new one built anyway. Question I have is if I disengage rear driveshaft, will transfer case and front wheel drive assemblies be ok? Guess the easier alternative would be to use drive shaft coupler and go 2we but kinda like the idea of having 4wd as well. Thanks for any advice on this as well. Lots to consider when starting from scratch. Y’all are helping me sort thru all my thoughts and ideas.

 

[SenorNoob]

With rear shaft disconnected, and front hubs unlocked the only thing moving is the rear diff and the front wheel bearings and brakes. Auto hubs SHOULD unlock when the wheel rolls. If you have manual hubs or are paranoid enough about to swap to manual hubs, you can easily check the position of the knobs.