explorer 4wd drivetrain in 1965 fairlane

fairlanejeff · 08-02-2009, 09:55 PM

Hey Ford lovers, I have a '65 fairlane 500 wagon that I want to make 4wd or AWD. does anyone have suggestions for a drive train that will keep it as low as possible. I will fabricate all necessary alterations. I want to use Ford drive train at all costs, with a 302/5.0. thanks.

*Spdrcer34* · 08-03-2009, 11:51 AM

95-01 Ford Explorer with 5.0L/4R70W/BW4404 (AWD) is what was stock. The BW4406 bolts up in place of the 4404, and gives you a REAL 4x4 (4Hi/4Lo) transfercase.

I was able to pick up a totalled `97 Explorer for $450, off craigslist. I have since purchased a Navajo for $150. So deals are out there. If it's wrecked, it'll be cheap.

That would be the EASIEST way to do it. Luckily the motor will mount as a stock Windsor motor would have....driveshafts, and electrical will have to be worked out though.

Ryan

*CDW6212R* · 08-03-2009, 12:25 PM

Welcome Jeff, and the Explorer frame etc will not go under any body and still be low like a car. I think the only way to keep it low is to install the front drivetrain as a subframe, and cut up the floor to make room for the front shaft and transfer case. That means giving up interior space, and still ending up a bit higher than stock. I don't know how low it could end up, that will depend on how things fit around the front suspension and differential.

You can use coil springs in front in place of the torsion bars. It just takes a new upper shock mount which has been done. Good luck,

08-02-2009, 09:55 PM	#1
fairlanejeff Wannabe Elite Explorer utah 91 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	explorer 4wd drivetrain in 1965 fairlane Hey Ford lovers, I have a '65 fairlane 500 wagon that I want to make 4wd or AWD. does anyone have suggestions for a drive train that will keep it as low as possible. I will fabricate all necessary alterations. I want to use Ford drive train at all costs, with a 302/5.0. thanks.

08-03-2009, 11:51 AM	#2
Spdrcer34 Speed Bremerton, WA 1992 Explorer XL Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,884 Vehicle Specs	95-01 Ford Explorer with 5.0L/4R70W/BW4404 (AWD) is what was stock. The BW4406 bolts up in place of the 4404, and gives you a REAL 4x4 (4Hi/4Lo) transfercase. I was able to pick up a totalled `97 Explorer for $450, off craigslist. I have since purchased a Navajo for $150. So deals are out there. If it's wrecked, it'll be cheap. That would be the EASIEST way to do it. Luckily the motor will mount as a stock Windsor motor would have....driveshafts, and electrical will have to be worked out though. Ryan __________________ 1992 Ford Explorer XL - with a few bolt ons...

08-03-2009, 12:25 PM	#3
CDW6212R Elite Explorer Knoxville, TN 98 Mountaineer A4WD Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 13,014 Vehicle Specs	Welcome Jeff, and the Explorer frame etc will not go under any body and still be low like a car. I think the only way to keep it low is to install the front drivetrain as a subframe, and cut up the floor to make room for the front shaft and transfer case. That means giving up interior space, and still ending up a bit higher than stock. I don't know how low it could end up, that will depend on how things fit around the front suspension and differential. You can use coil springs in front in place of the torsion bars. It just takes a new upper shock mount which has been done. Good luck, Attached Images __________________ Don 91 Lincoln LSC/SE, 99/93 Explorer Limited 4WD, 98 AWD Mounty with 255/55/18's, big sway bars, and 12.75" x 1.25" rotors. Soon a BW4406, built trans, stereo and interior. The best thing that could help us all, is the Fair Tax Plan. Be American, Buy American (Manufacturer)