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Old Jan 21, 2012
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Axle swap from 4x4 to 2wd
I wanted to swap my 4x4 into a 2wd anyone ever done it?
 
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Yes it has been done but why?

https://www.ranger-forums.com/showth...ght=frame+swap
 
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Why didn't you just buy a 2wd?
 
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I bought a 4x4 to play. But the fuel mileage is kicking my butt. I need something to save gas.
 
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You wont save much, its only a 2MPG difference. You should buy a beater 4cyl.
 
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^x2 when I converted mine to 4x4 I didn't see a change... Maybe .5 miles to the gallon if that
 
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I bought a 4x4 to play. But the fuel mileage is kicking my butt. I need something to save gas.
You won't see much difference. Is it stock or lifted?
 
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Stock something maybe messed up in the engine because it used over a half a tank of gas in a day and that's because I drove her easy any suggestions?
 
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i suggest taking it to a shop for diagnostics
 
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