Hi everyone, I've got a multi part project im going to be starting so I'll start at the beginning.

I purchased a 1998 Mazda b4000 with a 4L v6 and auto 5 speed trans that is 2wd, a buddy rolled his 2009 ranger 4wd that also has a 4L engine and auto trans.
Being as im in Canada, we have lovely winters (hate winter) but i need 4wd.
Does anyone know if my 98 cab and box will bolt to the 09 frame?
The next part is wiring compatibility, the 09 ranger has a push button transfer case so im wondering how much different the trucks wiring harness is going to be... im hoping to be able to just wiring the transfer case to a dash switch or something in my 98 cab.

I know some of you are gonna say "just buy a 4wd truck then", well if i could afford one of the many overpriced trucks i would have already... i like doing things the hard way ha-ha!

The secondary project is going to be making the 2 trucks into a single 6x6... but thats for a later project.

 

Will the cab bolt on yes.

Wiring is going to be a nightmare, but can be done.

And #1 before you even start this project, The 09 4x4 truck needs to be taken to a body and frame shop to see if that frame is even any good.

I'd hate to see you spend all the money and time and money and labor and money involved in this project just to find out the frame is bent.

 

totally agree about checking the frame. if the frame is bent on the 09 will the 4x4 running gear bolt up to the 98's frame?