I found a Ranger on Craigslist for $300 from a towing company. They say it runs but it stalls alot. They think its the Carb or the fuel pump. So I can get a new engine for fairly cheap. Im thinking of putting in a 2.3 L or equivalent and using it as a DD.

Heres my question. Its 4WD, how hard is it to make it 2WD? Im going for gas milage here, and 2wd would help alot, along with the small engine.

 

just remove the front drive shaft

 

Or swap in a 2wd transmission

 

Could I just remove the transfer case or would I need a whole new tranny? I dont want the engine to be using energy spinning the T-case or the extra weight ot the T-case.