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I have a Ranger Edge 2wd, which is a 4x4 Ranger without the front axle or transfercase. I see the mounting points where all this stuff would go. I know it’d be easier to just sell this and buy a 4x4 but it might actually be cheaper to do it myself.
I’d need to get a transfercase, driveshaft and probobally a 4x4 transmission for this to work.
MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> Slant6
03/21/2016 at 15:42 |
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don’t forget you’ll need a shorter REAR driveshaft because of the transfercase taking up space in the driveline.
You’ll also obviously need controls inside the cab.
HammerheadFistpunch
> Slant6
03/21/2016 at 15:45 |
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Thats a good price for a frony assay, but don’t forget shipping. My buddy is looking for a near rear axle to convert his frontier to PRO4x spec and he’s finding the axles, but the shipping doubles the cost.
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Slant6
> HammerheadFistpunch
03/21/2016 at 15:47 |
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Ad says free shipping.
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Slant6
> MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
03/21/2016 at 15:48 |
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Good point on the rear axle. Didn’t think about that.
I’d probably get an older manual transfer case rather than figuring out the electronic one, but it would look stock if I did bother with it.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Slant6
03/21/2016 at 15:48 |
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After I typed this I saw that. I wonder if they have any nissan axles...
slipperysallylikespenguins
> Slant6
03/21/2016 at 16:06 |
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It’s possible you could find someone to trade online (or trade plus cash). Some people, myself included prefer their small trucks to be rwd. It would probably be a rewarding learning experience to do it yourself though.
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MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> Slant6
03/21/2016 at 16:07 |
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I prefer the old manual shifter ones vs push button and yes, I’ve owned both haha.
yeah no one thinks about the rear driveshaft being shorter on 4x4's but you’re going to have a bad time when you go to hook everything back up if it’s not shortened or replaced with a 4x4 one.
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Slant6
> MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
03/21/2016 at 16:10 |
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I could just drive it fwd until I get the rear axle cut/ one off a 4x4.
TFSIVTEC drivesavolvo
> Slant6
03/21/2016 at 16:11 |
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Unfortunately rangers ditched manual controlled 4x4 before 90's, maybe a manual transfer case out of an F150 could work
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Slant6
> slipperysallylikespenguins
03/21/2016 at 16:12 |
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It’s possible. Although I feel like any trade offers I’d get would be piles. My Ranger is pretty nice, I like having a straight body and things like that.
I think I could do it myself. Would be a little challenging but it’s really just bolt on parts.
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Slant6
> HammerheadFistpunch
03/21/2016 at 16:12 |
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Maybe it’d just make more sense to SAS.
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Slant6
> TFSIVTEC drivesavolvo
03/21/2016 at 16:13 |
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Yeah, I’m sure I could get something to work.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Slant6
03/21/2016 at 16:14 |
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Sounds like more work, but would be cooler.
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Slant6
> HammerheadFistpunch
03/21/2016 at 16:15 |
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I mean I’m taking everything out anyway. Maybe an XJ cherokee axle would fit? Same bolt pattern and I know they’re weak but still serviceable.
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MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> Slant6
03/21/2016 at 16:21 |
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This is true, but you probably would have thrown a few curse words around haha
Birddog
> Slant6
03/21/2016 at 16:31 |
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Bang for the buck, you may be better off putting a 2" lift, 33" tires, gears and a locker in your rear axle leaving it 2wd.
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Slant6
> Birddog
03/21/2016 at 16:54 |
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You’re right. I just don’t see the point in lifting a 2wd. But a locker sounds fun some nice a/t.