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SportTrac Discussion
Engine & Drivetrain
Adding 4x4 to a 4x2 sport trac (yes I know this is a bit of a moot point but...)
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<blockquote data-quote="Scott Gabriel" data-source="post: 743362" data-attributes="member: 64792"><p>because the rangers and sport tracs are very similar based drivetrains, heres a ranger that went from 4x2 to 4x4 with a torsion bar suspension...</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Also, In my opinion, yes you can do the ENTIRE swap for under 1200, only if you find the parts for the right part, and do the work yourself.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I was going to do it myself, but then changed my plans with my truck again. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>the biggest thing to think about, (at least on my 04 trac) all mounts for the front pig are already there unlike a ranger Edge. A rebuilt replacement 4x4 tranny will run you about 600 on average, but if you know someone that can rebuilt them, its very easy to swap the output shaft and housing (and other minor parts) for under 300-400 in parts. Heck I picked up the housing for 25 bucks on ebay. As for a transfer case, Id personally go for a manual transfer case because of this big reason: NO WIRING, NO COMPUTER CONNECTIONS. All you do it attach it to the tranny and its done (well, mostly, besides loose ends. i.e cutting hole in floor for shifter). Remeber that you would need a new rear driveshaft as well, but the front control arms (upper and lower) are reusable.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You're best option, find a wrecked/rolled 01+ ranger 4x4 or sport trac for 1200, swap the parts over that you want, and then sell the rest to regain costs.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>And, just to give you an idea how cheap it can be, i had everything lined up for under 600 bucks total. But the wife made a good point about not letting a drunk rebuild my tranny for a 12pack..hahaha</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>ScottG</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scott Gabriel, post: 743362, member: 64792"] because the rangers and sport tracs are very similar based drivetrains, heres a ranger that went from 4x2 to 4x4 with a torsion bar suspension... Also, In my opinion, yes you can do the ENTIRE swap for under 1200, only if you find the parts for the right part, and do the work yourself. I was going to do it myself, but then changed my plans with my truck again. the biggest thing to think about, (at least on my 04 trac) all mounts for the front pig are already there unlike a ranger Edge. A rebuilt replacement 4x4 tranny will run you about 600 on average, but if you know someone that can rebuilt them, its very easy to swap the output shaft and housing (and other minor parts) for under 300-400 in parts. Heck I picked up the housing for 25 bucks on ebay. As for a transfer case, Id personally go for a manual transfer case because of this big reason: NO WIRING, NO COMPUTER CONNECTIONS. All you do it attach it to the tranny and its done (well, mostly, besides loose ends. i.e cutting hole in floor for shifter). Remeber that you would need a new rear driveshaft as well, but the front control arms (upper and lower) are reusable. You're best option, find a wrecked/rolled 01+ ranger 4x4 or sport trac for 1200, swap the parts over that you want, and then sell the rest to regain costs. And, just to give you an idea how cheap it can be, i had everything lined up for under 600 bucks total. But the wife made a good point about not letting a drunk rebuild my tranny for a 12pack..hahaha ScottG [/QUOTE]
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