converting 99' ranger to 4x4

[kylet008]

i cerently have a 1999 2x4 extened cab ranger,wanting to convert it to 4x4,
have a 2000 4x4 explorer for a doner vehicle,is it possible??

 

[Jspafford]

Anythings possible, but it wouldn't make much sense or be cost effective. You could sell your Ranger and buy a 4WD for less than it will cost to swap it over.

 

[kylet008]

yea but i already have all the parts to do it.but do i have to swap the engine crossmember

 

[4x4junkie]

If your 2WD is an "Edge" or "Trailhead" model (has torsion bars up front), it may be doable.

If it has coil springs up front, then it's definitely a no-go (well unless you want to procure a solid beam front axle from a Jeep Wagoneer or other 4x4 and swap it under the front of your 2WD, then anything's possible).

 

[kylet008]

yea it sounds like more work than i wanna do,thanks for the info

 

[srteach]

Repair them both, use the 99 for DD, mod the hell out of the 00 for trail. Is it possible?

 

[mwood1985]

or if the 4x4 is too damaged to repair safely sas the thing and build a buggy