So this is a long ways away, I'm debating on biting the bullet and going with a full 4wd conversion in my 2000 ranger, or keeping it like it is and just buying another truck. Anyone wanna share their thoughts?

 

For a 2000 Ranger no value in 4WD conversion
1960's Mustang or Camero would be cool 4WD conversion

Point being 2000 Ranger(any Ranger really) is pretty run of the mill no real "look a 4WD Ranger" value, lol.

Buy a 4WD

 

Financially, It's not even close to worth it. But, if you enjoy working on vehicles and have the time/money/skills then it's totally possible.

Conversion using Factory 4wd components is pretty much out of the question of you have a coil spring 2wd.

SAS is possible though

All comes down to what you want to do and what you're capable of.

 

I did a SAS on mine. Went from auto to 5 speed, then 4x2 to 4x4 with a SAS. Would have been easier to just buy another truck, but I'm a glutton for punishment.

 

I did a 4wd swap on my explorer sport trac, but it was already a t-bar setup and easier, maybe spent 2500-3500 in parts, did most the labor myself and picked parts up for cheap over a spread of 2 years.


In your case, you should have coil springs, so without doing a full frame swap, if would be "easier" to do a solid axle, but even then, you will need to do welding on the frame and nothing is a "easy bolt in".

Your Truck is only valved to what you think it is. If its worth for you to keep, then keep it. If you are still paying on it, then sell it for a 4wd.

When I went to sell my explorer, I lost money on the "non factory 4wd" (VIN showed 2wd), but it was a fast sell and cash talked.


Scott