Control Trac system??

[alwaysFlOoReD]

What do the np242 come in?

 

[Ranger850]

I've always want to see if the rear case half of a 44-05 Explorer case would bolt up to the front of a 13-54 Ranger case. I know that a lot of the internals are interchangeable. If it can be, you can build a 13-54 manual shift with a push button on the shifter to engage "auto" 4wd when ever you want.

Interesting

 

[Snoranger]

Interesting

Don't mind my crazy ideas... Even though they usually work.
I've built a 13-54 E-shift into a manual shift by robbing parts from a 13-50 manual.
I've modified a 13-54 E-shift to have separate sticks for hi/low and 2/4wd. (I know it's not a normal twin stick setup, but I had an idea and ran with it.)

IIRC, the ESOF 13-54 had a similar magnetic clutch to engage the 4wd. You could use that rear case half. Cut the shaft support stem out. Drill and tap the hole for a pipe plug. Use the front half of a 13-54 manual shift. And run power from a push button the the wire that powers the clutch. That would give you an "instant 4wd" button.

 

[Ranger850]

Don't mind my crazy ideas... Even though they usually work.
I've built a 13-54 E-shift into a manual shift by robbing parts from a 13-50 manual.
I've modified a 13-54 E-shift to have separate sticks for hi/low and 2/4wd. (I know it's not a normal twin stick setup, but I had an idea and ran with it.)

IIRC, the ESOF 13-54 had a similar magnetic clutch to engage the 4wd. You could use that rear case half. Cut the shaft support stem out. Drill and tap the hole for a pipe plug. Use the front half of a 13-54 manual shift. And run power from a push button the the wire that powers the clutch. That would give you an "instant 4wd" button.

DUDE you are awesome. when I win the lottery I may commission you to do that for me. or the 13-54 one with the button. Honestly I don't know a damn thing you said about what parts for what, but it sounds like you do know so I'll take your word for it. Good to know some of my hairbrained ideas aren't impossible. Are you some kind of engineer in the real world?

 

[Snoranger]

DUDE you are awesome. when I win the lottery I may commission you to do that for me. or the 13-54 one with the button. Honestly I don't know a damn thing you said about what parts for what, but it sounds like you do know so I'll take your word for it. Good to know some of my hairbrained ideas aren't impossible. Are you some kind of engineer in the real world?

Nope, I'm not an engineer. I'm a diesel truck mechanic. I consider myself more of a mad scientist.

We called the 13-50/13-54 hybrid I built a 13-52. Last known whereabouts is Grand Rapids Michigan, in a red 94 Splash.

 

[adsm08]

What do the np242 come in?

Judging by the ranges listed, I'd guess it was from either a ZJ or WJ Grand Cherokee.

 

[Ranger850]

Man I wish snoranger was my next door neighbor to one side and adsm08 was the other neighbor. my truck would be awesome.

 

[Snoranger]

Man I wish snoranger was my next door neighbor to one side and adsm08 was the other neighbor. my truck would be awesome.

How much do you know about Christmas trees? My neighbor has a Christmas tree farm and is talking about retirement.


Like I said... I get crazy ideas and run with them:

 

[adsm08]

Man I wish snoranger was my next door neighbor to one side and adsm08 was the other neighbor. my truck would be awesome.

I could get used to the idea of living near Sno.

We could build ridiculousness.

 

[Snoranger]

Yeah... it would be so much nicer to actually talk face to face then have to type all this sh!t out.

I think we need Bobbywalter in on this too.

 

[adsm08]

Yeah... it would be so much nicer to actually talk face to face then have to type all this sh!t out.

I think we need Bobbywalter in on this too.

OK, but we have to build one of these then:

And it needs a 6BT.

 

[Snoranger]

OK, but we have to build one of these then:

And it needs a 6BT.

I know it's not a fox body, but I have a '94 Cobra to use as a donor.
I also have a Smart car, we just need a wrecked Hyabusa.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

OK, but we have to build one of these then:

And it needs a 6BT.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

WTF am I? Chopped liver? Jeez.

 

[adsm08]

Oh sure, but you don't make fun of Disciple when he puts a Focus on 1-tons.