need info on 04 ranger 4wd system.

[Cstoliker]

I have an opportunity to by a 2004 ranger as a yard plow. Owner says the 4wd pops in and out but says the shift actuator could be removed in 4wd to keep it in.
Does the ranger use a TCC like the 2nd gen explorers with the shift motor for range selection only?
Or can the case be manually locked in 4x4 hi like the first gen? If so, does it have the pain in ass center axle disconnect or live front hubs?

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

The 2004 Ranger has auto locking hubs, and no axle disconnect. The dash selector has 2WD, 4High, and 4Low. If you installed locking hubs, then you could run it in 2WD low (with the hubs unlocked).

This is with the automatic transmission. I'm not sure if the manual transmission equipped trucks are different or not...?

 

[Cstoliker]

Thanks, that what I wanted to know.