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2wd to 4wd rules...


Beanmachine7000

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So, I think I'm right I'm just checking here first... If I have a Explorer or BII 2wd, and I wanted to convert it to 4wd all I need is the t-case, front shaft, and 4wd beams correct?

BUT, if I have a 2wd Ranger I need to swap out the front cross member along with everything else, correct?

Reason is, I found a 2wd Explorer Sport I would like to buy, if it is easily converted to 4wd, and after searching for a while, I couldn't really find any definitive answers about it...
 


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you are correct on the bII and the ranger, but the explorer i am not sure
 

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Almost correct, the passenger beam pivot bracket needs to be changed for a 4wd one at least on B2s, not sure about explorers.
 

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From what I've found, Explorer and BII 2wd to 4wd swap are exactly the same...
 

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they are, the ranger is the special one,
 

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Almost correct, the passenger beam pivot bracket needs to be changed for a 4wd one at least on B2s, not sure about explorers.
You are correct. The passenger side beam bracket on the Explorers has to be changed as well.
 

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