bronco 2 swap
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It would be a pretty complicated swap. It won't be as easy as simply bolting a few things in and going. Many parts will be needed, possibly with some fabrication. You would also need to hunt down a new drive shaft and whatnot. I'd just buy a 4WD Ranger.
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From: North America's hemp-basket (BC Canada)
There should only be 2 issues with using a 4x4 BII as a donor for swapping.
1) rear driveshaft
2) engine crossmember
Other than the driveshaft, the BII (if its complete with tranny/T-case) should be able to supply everything else needed.
1) rear driveshaft
2) engine crossmember
Other than the driveshaft, the BII (if its complete with tranny/T-case) should be able to supply everything else needed.
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From: North America's hemp-basket (BC Canada)
I guess you're stuck with a pre-runner, then, eh? :D
My beater Ranger (paid $180 Canadian for it, drove it home, swapped the windshield, and sold the spare parts that came with it for $200) was used as a 2wd pre-runner for several years. Not a single straight panel on it, but it went almost anywhere the 4x4s did, and some places a Cherokee couldn't! All with an open diff, 3.45 gears, no lift, and 30x9.5's on it!
My beater Ranger (paid $180 Canadian for it, drove it home, swapped the windshield, and sold the spare parts that came with it for $200) was used as a 2wd pre-runner for several years. Not a single straight panel on it, but it went almost anywhere the 4x4s did, and some places a Cherokee couldn't! All with an open diff, 3.45 gears, no lift, and 30x9.5's on it!
Originally Posted by 92 Ranger
yeah but the thing is i love my ranger so much and theres not a thing wrong with it so ill just lift it take my chances and buy a tow rope
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From: Shelby Twp, MI
Originally Posted by Redneckstone
Originally Posted by 92 Ranger
yeah but the thing is i love my ranger so much and theres not a thing wrong with it so ill just lift it take my chances and buy a tow rope
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depending on how its lifted you may be able to reuse it!
if its just drop down brackets than you can just swap the I beams for the TTB (twin traction beams for all you that are not old ford wise)
everything "should" just bolt in, it will be a lot of work but it will work.
the rear drive shaft will need some shorting, but i do think the 4x4 ranger rear shaft was a diferent design type then the solid 4x2 shaft.
if its just drop down brackets than you can just swap the I beams for the TTB (twin traction beams for all you that are not old ford wise)
everything "should" just bolt in, it will be a lot of work but it will work.
the rear drive shaft will need some shorting, but i do think the 4x4 ranger rear shaft was a diferent design type then the solid 4x2 shaft.
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