4X4 Conversion or ELocker
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4X4 Conversion or ELocker
Hey all,
I have a 02 Ranger Edge that is 2wd. It is a great truck with really low miles, and I like it a lot except for the terrible off road abilities. I am a poor college kid so I really don't have a whole lot of cash, but my major and interests take me some pretty remote places at times, and I would really like to have more confidence in not getting stuck. I have researched this forum a good bit about converting Edge's to 4wd, but I know that finding some of the parts are really hard and the conversion is pretty involved. I have a friend with a Toyota Prerunner and an electronic differential. My question is, how much difference will an electronic differential make on my ranger? Is getting a good one like the Eaton ELocker worth the $750 + install? Could an auto shop install on and about how much do they cost to install?
Thanks
I have a 02 Ranger Edge that is 2wd. It is a great truck with really low miles, and I like it a lot except for the terrible off road abilities. I am a poor college kid so I really don't have a whole lot of cash, but my major and interests take me some pretty remote places at times, and I would really like to have more confidence in not getting stuck. I have researched this forum a good bit about converting Edge's to 4wd, but I know that finding some of the parts are really hard and the conversion is pretty involved. I have a friend with a Toyota Prerunner and an electronic differential. My question is, how much difference will an electronic differential make on my ranger? Is getting a good one like the Eaton ELocker worth the $750 + install? Could an auto shop install on and about how much do they cost to install?
Thanks
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I feel it should be stronger than the E locker, it's cheaper, easy to DIY install. I have an auto, it has great street manners. Manual might not be as good, but the Ranger has a longer wheel base compared to Jeeps, so that helps.
Might not be as good in snow as an open dif, but just don't drive like a moron and you'll be fine. When any type of locker in snow or slippery conditions, it will be easier to swap the ends around if you goose it too hard.
Might not be as good in snow as an open dif, but just don't drive like a moron and you'll be fine. When any type of locker in snow or slippery conditions, it will be easier to swap the ends around if you goose it too hard.
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