1998 Ranger 3.0 4x4

[kbeauchamp1213]

Has anyone ever tried converting a ranger from 4 wheel drive to two wheel drive? I've done a little bit of research and found that all I should have to do is change spindles. I think I remember something about different sized rotors when I did my breaks last time. Will I need to swap rotors, calipers and pads also? Any tips greatly appreciated.

[Idaho99ranger]

Originally Posted by kbeauchamp1213

Has anyone ever tried converting a ranger from 4 wheel drive to two wheel drive? I've done a little bit of research and found that all I should have to do is change spindles. I think I remember something about different sized rotors when I did my breaks last time. Will I need to swap rotors, calipers and pads also? Any tips greatly appreciated.

Why in the world would you do that? You would be money ahead to sell it and buy a 2wd.

[JasonGoalie34]

I have me this 12 gauge shotgun. But what I could really use is a really swell water pistol... is there a conversion kit for that?

[kbeauchamp1213]

I'm broke and don't wanna pay $140 for each wheel bearing. Truck has 315k on it and is my daily driver.

[33's&5 speeds]

If your hubs aren't trashed you can replace just the bearing for less than $50 total. If there is shop that can press your old one out and put the new ones in. Or if you have access to a press.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/c4/...dSearch=39633#

[kbeauchamp1213]

Them are for 2 wheel drive... I thought. I bought the whole hub and bearing assembly for the passenger side a few months back and it was a quick swap. The drivers side was in need of repair then but I never replaced it and tonight it finally gave out. When I get the spindle off tomorrow I'll try to get the bearing out.

[stateranger]

2WD doesn't have hub assemblies, they are incorporated into the brake rotors but use serviceable bearings, races, and mount to a spindle.

[33's&5 speeds]

AND so you know if you order off advanceautoparts.com put in TRT30 and save 30% when you check out.

[kbeauchamp1213]

Originally Posted by stateranger

2WD doesn't have hub assemblies, they are incorporated into the brake rotors but use serviceable bearings, races, and mount to a spindle.

That is kind of the reason I want to go to 2 wheel drive spindles hubs are expensive. Anyone know for sure if this will work and what I need to do.

[33's&5 speeds]

If you enter the promo code TRT30 in you can get the hub assemblies at Advance Auto Parts $95 a pcs

[kbeauchamp1213]

Thank you

[Pacific Green]

Sometimes in life, there's a time not to be cheap.