4x4 Conversion
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If you intend to lift the truck to fit large tires, then you could do a solid front axle conversion plus add the transfer case at a lower cost than purchasing a 4x4 and adding a lift. Other than cost, you would have the advantage of a stronger front axle, better articulation, and much more ground clearance than if you tried to duplicate the OEM 4x4 Ranger suspension. If you're not intending to lift the truck and merely want 4x4 for when the weather gets bad, then it would be in your best interest to purchase a factory 4x4.
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And you have an xlt so it is not designed to be a 4x4. So unless you were going with a SAS you would be in for alot of work. My susgestion is that you trade it in if you want to go that route. Another thing is that there was a study done a couple years back and it found that a 2wd, with a locker and momentum, can go 85% of the places most stock 4x4s can go. But it is your choice.
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New truck or keep the XLT
i plan on doing the same conversion.... the only problem i think i would have with me being a 92 stx is finding out were to mount the t case and haveing the space for the front driveshaft.... but other than that i want a d44 up front solid axle from an early bronco and also do something with my rear... but im sure im wrong and i would apreciate if someone could tell me what other stuff would be hard to do.... and im sorry for hijacking your thread.... lol
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Originally Posted by LILBLUE04FX4L2
Originally Posted by ExtremSOHC
And you have an xlt so it is not designed to be a 4x4.
She is just gussied up with lots of options including 4WD.
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