front axel

[ranger-runner]

ok i have to 4 banger that i am gonna drop a 302 in and another tranny..now the question is i want to convert it to 4x4..what do i need to do..
99 ranger
2.5L
2x4
manual tranny

 

[kunar]

take a look around the forums. theres atleast a couple stickies about this topic, its been covered time and time again.

 

[Jspafford]

There is no easy way to do this on a ranger period. The fact that you have a ranger newer than 1997 makes it dang near impossible.

Your best bet would be a solid axle swap since your putting in a bigger motor also.

Check the "Non RBV Axle" forum for info on this swap.

 

[Randy M.]

x2.

Or find a 4x4.