Converting AWD V8 to 4x4?

[BluRanger8]

I'm trying to convert a 2000 V8 Explorer over to 4WD from AWD. Are there any transfer cases out there that will bolt up to the back of the Explorer's 4R70W?

 

[bmxking5]

You can do a search for a member names "section525". He's swapped in a Borg Warner 1354 Manual T-case into his 5.0 AWD Explorer. I think he had to purchase an adapter from Advance Adapters, but that's about it.

 

[IZwack]

divorce that sucka

 

[BluRanger8]

I dont want a divorced tc! I'll put an M5R2 manual tranny from an F150 in it to use its transfer case if I have to.

 

[IZwack]

I dont want a divorced tc! I'll put an M5R2 manual tranny from an F150 in it to use its transfer case if I have to.

M5r2 - will that bolt up to ur engine?

but seriously tho, a few ppl on the board have swapped selectable transfer cases into their V8s.. do a Search or something.

 

[CougarX]

Use a 4406 case from a expedition or a f150, it bolts up with no adaptors but still needs both driveshafts. You'll also need to move your gas tank back or pick up a sport tank which is shorter. V8BoatBuilder has done this swap and did a write up about it, outlining exactly what needs to be done.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97181&page=1&pp=40

stadx2 did a write up with a swap of a 4405 case from a v6 explorer. he also researched the elctronics portion of the swap and what works for what.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85487

 

[BluRanger8]

I found V8BoatBuilder's thread and just got done reading it. This sounds like the best way to go. Unfortunately this is for a regular cab, short bed Ranger... so gas tank issues are sure to come up, with a need for a different solution.

Also I already have the BW1354. It may be cheaper for me to get the adapter from AA and go that route.

IZwack: An M5R2 will bolt up to a 5.0. In older trucks with 300 6cyl, 302, and 351 or in newer trucks with the 4.2 V6. I haven't reasearched this too much though. I want to keep the auto.

 

[410Fortune]

the adapter for AOD-E to BW 1354 t case requires you to replace the output shaft in the transmission with a unit supplied to you with the adapter.
This means the transmission must be pulled and basically rebuilt.

Adapter was $550 or so, the work I had done to my 4r70w was about $700, but I had some soft parts replaced in my 50K miles trans.

just FYI, it's not as simple as you might think to retain the BW1354 T case

Now you can also use a AOD to D20 t case adapter and spud shaft, this does not require the 4r70w to be removed and dis-assembled. This allows you to run a D20 t case, an excellent choice for 4x4ing. The D20 is a small case, it is gear driven, and there are many aftermarket gearsets and upgrades available for it.

 

[BluRanger8]

I know the output shaft has to be changed. I'm not worried about having to pull the transmission. I still have to do the swap so the tranny will be out anyway. I'm just trying to get all my ducks in a row before I begin.

What isn't simple about it? All you have to do is swap out the shaft and bolt up the new adapter, right? Is there something else involved that I'm missing?

 

[CougarX]

As far as mechanically, no. Thats about all there it to it. Only thing else is that you'll need to get your driveshafts lengthened/shortened or go hunting in a junkyard with a tape measure.