4wd swap question
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4wd swap question
I found 3 4wd Rangers
One is a 2001 the other 2 are 2005 and 2006
How far back can I go and still swap everything over?
What all interior and engine parts will I need to take off also?
The 2005 may have frame damage dunno yet waiting on some pictures
The 2006 May have damage also
The 2001 Is straight the body is screwed but I don't need that part. other than interior parts
One is a 2001 the other 2 are 2005 and 2006
How far back can I go and still swap everything over?
What all interior and engine parts will I need to take off also?
The 2005 may have frame damage dunno yet waiting on some pictures
The 2006 May have damage also
The 2001 Is straight the body is screwed but I don't need that part. other than interior parts
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Everthing is a bolt on except the rear mount for the front differential. Some have stated they have a newer 2wd truck(torsion bar suspension) that has the mount but I haven't seen one. You will need to cut the mount off the donor truck or fabicate one. You will need the obvious: complete front axle(with gear to match your rear axle), axle shafts, spindles, transmission, transfer case, both driveshafts, and radio bezel. Be sure the spindles match your brake setup(rabs or 4wabs) To do it factory style you will need to change the dash wiring harness and you will need the 4x4 body control module located beside the radio. This harness also extends down to the transfer case to connect the electric transfer case motor. You might need the frame harness to get the plug for the transfer case. You may be able to create your own harness for the transfer case but I have never attempted this. If you change your dash harness make sure it has power doors if you have power doors. Sometime in the near future I will be doing this swap again, I will do up a how to at that time. BTW I have never done it on a truck as new as yours so there could be wiring issues I am not aware of like the body control module may need programed for your truck. You will also need a 4wd cluster if you want the indicator lights. When I do mine I am going to go with the pvh setup to gain the extra 3-5 mpg benifit and probably use manual lock out hubs.
Good Luck
Good Luck
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You bring up some good points. Im looking to see if I can find a 2004 -2005 4wd
Everthing is a bolt on except the rear mount for the front differential. Some have stated they have a newer 2wd truck(torsion bar suspension) that has the mount but I haven't seen one. You will need to cut the mount off the donor truck or fabicate one. You will need the obvious: complete front axle(with gear to match your rear axle), axle shafts, spindles, transmission, transfer case, both driveshafts, and radio bezel. Be sure the spindles match your brake setup(rabs or 4wabs) To do it factory style you will need to change the dash wiring harness and you will need the 4x4 body control module located beside the radio. This harness also extends down to the transfer case to connect the electric transfer case motor. You might need the frame harness to get the plug for the transfer case. You may be able to create your own harness for the transfer case but I have never attempted this. If you change your dash harness make sure it has power doors if you have power doors. Sometime in the near future I will be doing this swap again, I will do up a how to at that time. BTW I have never done it on a truck as new as yours so there could be wiring issues I am not aware of like the body control module may need programed for your truck. You will also need a 4wd cluster if you want the indicator lights. When I do mine I am going to go with the pvh setup to gain the extra 3-5 mpg benifit and probably use manual lock out hubs.
Good Luck
Good Luck
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I have never spent more than 1000 for a parts truck, but you are looking for a newer truck than I work with.
Make this guy an offer... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...2em118Q2el1247
Make this guy an offer... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...2em118Q2el1247
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I have never spent more than 1000 for a parts truck, but you are looking for a newer truck than I work with.
Make this guy an offer... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...2em118Q2el1247
Make this guy an offer... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...2em118Q2el1247
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