ScottG 4x4 swap
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ScottG 4x4 swap
Vehicle specs:
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x2
one of the many pieces of the puzzle came today
only cost 20.50shipped, not a bad start today
Also have a Borg 1350 manual and 2 spare front driveshafts to modify to fit
and pending the funds, I should have all the front axle parts too
ScottG
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x2
one of the many pieces of the puzzle came today
only cost 20.50shipped, not a bad start today
Also have a Borg 1350 manual and 2 spare front driveshafts to modify to fit
and pending the funds, I should have all the front axle parts too
ScottG
Last edited by ScottG; 08-31-2007 at 05:49 PM.
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R.I.P.
here in lies the thread about a build-up of a 4wd SL'd trac. the idea was killed by the tri-fecta of knowledge whose powers can only be employed by a wife; reason, logic, and practical sense.
the wife shall remain namless and she will remain innocent until proven guilty. the trac will live on in 2wd form, and will receive a lift in its own right, but it will never be the same again. nor as much fun to drive in the maine winters.
R.I.P
disclaimer: this post is written in good humor, no insult is intended, and no offense should be taken on the part of the wife mentioned here in.
here in lies the thread about a build-up of a 4wd SL'd trac. the idea was killed by the tri-fecta of knowledge whose powers can only be employed by a wife; reason, logic, and practical sense.
the wife shall remain namless and she will remain innocent until proven guilty. the trac will live on in 2wd form, and will receive a lift in its own right, but it will never be the same again. nor as much fun to drive in the maine winters.
R.I.P
disclaimer: this post is written in good humor, no insult is intended, and no offense should be taken on the part of the wife mentioned here in.
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Nice. I feel your pain to some extent, lol. I'm just starting the transmission rebuild needed to put the 4x4 output shaft in my 4x2 transmission. Are you swapping transmissions or rebuilding your existing one?
I figured while I'm in there I might as well do a "soft parts" rebuild. The transmission is in the basement waiting until I can get to it tomorrow.
In my case, the torsion bar question is moot: I went SAS. I'm using an electric transfer case also, but with my own controller. Someday a full drivetrain swap -- engine, tranny, t-case -- will be in order and then I'll possibly go manual.
I figured while I'm in there I might as well do a "soft parts" rebuild. The transmission is in the basement waiting until I can get to it tomorrow.
In my case, the torsion bar question is moot: I went SAS. I'm using an electric transfer case also, but with my own controller. Someday a full drivetrain swap -- engine, tranny, t-case -- will be in order and then I'll possibly go manual.
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Nice. I feel your pain to some extent, lol. I'm just starting the transmission rebuild needed to put the 4x4 output shaft in my 4x2 transmission. Are you swapping transmissions or rebuilding your existing one?
I figured while I'm in there I might as well do a "soft parts" rebuild. The transmission is in the basement waiting until I can get to it tomorrow.
In my case, the torsion bar question is moot: I went SAS. I'm using an electric transfer case also, but with my own controller. Someday a full drivetrain swap -- engine, tranny, t-case -- will be in order and then I'll possibly go manual.
I figured while I'm in there I might as well do a "soft parts" rebuild. The transmission is in the basement waiting until I can get to it tomorrow.
In my case, the torsion bar question is moot: I went SAS. I'm using an electric transfer case also, but with my own controller. Someday a full drivetrain swap -- engine, tranny, t-case -- will be in order and then I'll possibly go manual.
i already have a output shaft housing, just need to gather the other parts
I will be living in Maine at the time of this swap, so Im going to start finding some shops and see about a tranny rebuild with shift kit, then turned into 4x4 tranny. OOOR if the cost is too much, just buy a rebuilt 4x4 tranny and swap.
Right now Im planning to run a manual 1350 (once I find linkage) or a have a Electric 1354 I can run, but the motor mount is broken so I would have to shift it manually with some needle nose pilers OR make a shifter linkage (way too hard)
The way I look at it, It will help me get 4x4 in maine. All without buying a new vehicle for myself
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I need to:
convert my tranny (so far i have the output shaft housing)
Get a front pig
Manual Transfer case shifter
Thats about it, to at least get it running. And some other small odds and ends
Oh, and some interior parts, since I have a full console stock, I'm planning to swap to a short console
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Gathering more parts....
Getting a used sport trac auto tranny for 50 bucks!
http://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/673541469.html
I'm leaving here soon to go get it.
Depending on the shape of it, I will either rebuild it, swap parts from my 04 tranny, or swap the 4x4 parts onto my 04 tranny
Getting a used sport trac auto tranny for 50 bucks!
http://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/673541469.html
5r55e transmission out of a 01 sport trac 4x4 4.osohc . worked when removed, had the typical 2-3 flare and the fluid was somewhat burnt, but shifted ok. useable as is but would be great for a rebuild or even a core or parts. includes converter and a new front seal.
$50
$50
I'm leaving here soon to go get it.
Depending on the shape of it, I will either rebuild it, swap parts from my 04 tranny, or swap the 4x4 parts onto my 04 tranny
Last edited by ScottG; 05-11-2008 at 11:29 AM.
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The tail shaft on my auto in my 07 has the manual shifter holes in it.