can i disengage auto 4wd but still have 4hi and 4lo?

[jakeleach00]

I was wandering because i dont like auto 4x4 and would rather have 2hi 4hi and 4lo? any help would be great!! thanks and got bless!

 

[96eb96]

96 was the last year you could have true 2wd. There was actually a system in front axle to disconnect it. In your case you can look up "brown wire mod." This wire controls 4wd clutch lockup.

An alternative would be downloading a software called forscan and using an OBDII adapter. There you can go into the GEM and force a percentage to your 4wd clutch. It works on my 96(no 4x4 hi, just auto), but you would need to keep a laptop in your car. If I had a 97+ I would consider making an app for it.

 

[JerryB2]

There is an article in SERIOUS EXPLORATIONS . Swap out half shafts using 1998 and later Ranger half shafts , hub and bearings and manual locking hubs. I will try to give you an address. http:www.explorerforum.com/index.php?threads/how_to_avm_hub_conversion_20

 

[JerryB2]

Look up article by Scot B. JUNE 252010