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4x4 Coversion on 2000 Ford Ranger Xlt

 
SilenceFallen SilenceFallen
New User | Posts: 5 | Joined: 08/08
Posted: 01/28/09
07:56 PM

yes does any one if there is a 4x4 conversion kit for a 2000 ranger, if there is can you send the link, i havent been off roading since my blazer blew up. i would like to use if for mudding, cause there sure aint any rocks in florida  

 
4WOR Web Editor 4WOR Web Editor
Administrator | Posts: 2932 | Joined: 12/06
Posted: 01/29/09
04:52 PM

Nope. It can't be done.

The only way that a Ranger can be converted from 2wd to 4wd is if it is either a Trailhead, Edge, or Sport. Basically it has to have the torsion bar suspension. Your coil sprung XLT has a completely different suspension than a 4wd Ranger.

Your best bet is to sell it and buy a 4wd.  
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sfr4x4 sfr4x4
User | Posts: 115 | Joined: 08/07
Posted: 02/04/09
09:02 PM

Sure it can if you don't mind some welding and fabrication... Throw a D44 frontend from an '80s Jeep Wagoneer under there and convert it that way. You'll still need a 4WD transmission and transfercase though.

But I would agree that it would definitely be easier to sell the 2WD and get one that's already 4WD.  

 
4WOR Web Editor 4WOR Web Editor
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Posted: 02/05/09
02:53 PM

Well now if we're talking SAS then it's simple. If you can fab that is.

You'll just need the T-Case (get a 1354M and don't worry about the electronics) and the tailshaft from a 4wd version of your trans, bolt all that up then toss a solid axle (Waggy 44 is a GREAT choice as was mentioned) and you're good to go.

But as far as swapping to a 'stock' 4wd, not possible with your 2wd XLT.  
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