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Old 11-26-2008, 10:14 PM
mike truss
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Default Converting 1986 ford ranger pickup to 4x4?

I have this 86 ford ranger 2 wheel drive pickup with 12,000 original miles on it. It's almost like new condition. Is it possible to convert this truck to a 4x4?
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Old 11-26-2008, 10:14 PM
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Don't do it. First of all it would take a ton of work and money. Also don't take a truck in that kind of shape and start screwing it up. It is pretty close to being one of a kind. Keep it clean and maintained and leave it alone. Another thing why put parts from an old worn out truck on a truck with 12000 miles on it. Again don't do it.
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Old 11-26-2008, 10:14 PM
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That would not be pocket book friendly. You could probably find a pickup that year already equipped with 4 wd cheaper than the change over would cost.
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Old 05-22-2009, 09:45 PM
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the frames are the same . BUT you need to remove the engine crossmeber from both the 2wd and a doner 4wd and weld doner cross meber in it if you can cut and weld real well go for it . put a long traval prerunner kit in it and bast real fast
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Old 11-23-2009, 12:08 PM
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I have the same - a 1986 2 wheel drive that was converted (not by me) to a 4 x 4 , but i am changing it back to a two wheel drive- Want to Trade Instead???
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