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[flyboy627]

Hi Yal,
I just joined and I'm lookin to possibly do a 2WD to 4WD conversion on my 2000 model Exploder. I was looking at getting a whole different rig, but I thought maybe I could save some money doing a conversion. I actually like the Exploder I'm driving now, so I would be happy to make it a 4x4. Any advice or resources would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Flyboy
P.S.
Exploder is an affectionate name for my Ford Explorer

 

[MustangP51]

Welcome to the Forum.

The swap would be complicated. You would need to get a transfer case, new drive shafts, front axle, half shafts, new spindles, wiring, etc.

 

[Dopler174]

Welcome to Explorer Forum! It's been done before. Search around and you should find what you are looking for.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! The extension housing on the transmission is made to link to the transfer case. The regular extension housing will have to be swapped for a 4X4 housing.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome

 

[flyboy627]

Welcome to the Forum.

The swap would be complicated. You would need to get a transfer case, new drive shafts, front axle, half shafts, new spindles, wiring, etc.

Well... I was thinking of finding a wreck that is good in front. Sure I know enough to open up the transfer case and front diff to check for damage from the sudden stop of a wreck before I use them. I'm pretty handy in the garage. I've restored two aircraft to better than new condition. That is much more involved than a front end swap on an exploder. (Anyone wan'a buy a sweet 59 model Cessna 172?) Anyway... I love your rig. Supper clean! What other stuff are you working on with the LED's? I have been doing some stuff with airplanes, but I never thought of cars. It makes good sense though.

 

[MustangP51]

Well... I was thinking of finding a wreck that is good in front. Sure I know enough to open up the transfer case and front diff to check for damage from the sudden stop of a wreck before I use them. I'm pretty handy in the garage. I've restored two aircraft to better than new condition. That is much more involved than a front end swap on an exploder. (Anyone wan'a buy a sweet 59 model Cessna 172?) Anyway... I love your rig. Supper clean! What other stuff are you working on with the LED's? I have been doing some stuff with airplanes, but I never thought of cars. It makes good sense though.

About that 172
Airframe Time:?
Engine Time:?
Overhaul:?
Avionics:?
Radios:?
Inspections:?
Damage History:?

 

[Glen4X4]

Welcome To The Forum! If ya get a donor that can sit by your explorer that the suspension and drivetrain is in good shape it should make the conversion move along good.