question on transfer cases...95 vs 97

[k2sb2003]

ok so a little update since i was on here last...i got rid of my 05 3rd gen unfortunately but after have to drive 100 or more miles to work it got way to expensive. i am on here again because i never realized how much i really used every part of my explorer...well i have been looking around and found some awesome deals on 95/96 explorers (eddie bauer, love the fenders and bigger tires). when i had my first explorer it was a 96 and as much as i loved it the biggest problem was no dedicated high range. is there a way to add high range to the truck, i.e. a new GEM mod, dash selector, or is it a completely different transfer case.

P.S yes i would love to have the v8 and do the controltrac conversion but thats not in my budget at this time...

 

[section525]

I'm not understanding. If its not a v8 or 2wd v6 then it does have a dedicated high range.

 

[rickybobby]

i think hes looking for a selectable 2wd, the brown wire mod will take care of that

 

[k2sb2003]

no what i mean is i want a dedicated 4x4 high range like the 97+ explorers do.

95-96 control trac

2wd
auto 4wd
4wd low

97-10
auto 4wd
4wd high
4wd low

i want the dedicated high for driving in snow and off road...that constant jerking cant be good

 

[rickybobby]

You should be able to get 4wd high with a little wiring and a toggle switch, but i wouldnt disable the auto, as it comes in handy when there are dry patches. I have a wiring diagram for a 96, and if you pm me your email i can send it to you

 

[snoranger]

Its very simple.

'95-'96 to Engage the 4wd full-time

Access the brown wire and make the connections to the brown wire as described in the procedure for the '97-'01 Explorers. However, connecting to the switch will be a little different.

You will need to connect a splice to a power source in order to manually power the Transfer Case Clutch Coil. I used a Scotch-Lok to splice a wire onto the existing Cigarette Lighter circuit, but any power source will work, so long as it can support an additional 5A without blowing its fuse. Make sure to install a 10A fuse in-line as an additional safety. The transfer case clutch coil draws right around 5A on my truck, so a 10A fuse should be more than sufficient.

If you simply want to add 4high, use an SPDT On-On switch. If you want the ability to use 2 low as well, use an SPDT ON-off-ON switch.

Please note: If you want to use a lighted switch on a 95-96 and want to use 2low, you'll need a very specific type of switch (which I can recommend) or a DPDT switch and separate LED (which you can find at radio shack), and the wiring gets a little more complicated. It's not difficult, but it's a whole other discussion for another time. To keep the choices simple, I'll focus on the first two choices I mentioned here.

For the ON-ON switch to add 4 high:

Connect both wires from the splice to the center terminal on the switch. Then connect the wire from the auxiliary power source to the other terminal on the switch. This will allow the system to function normally as it did before, as well as allow you to send power to the TCCC manually when you turn the switch on.

Before putting the dash back together, connect the 4wd switch and take it out for a ride. With the OEM switch set to 4auto, you should feel the system cycle normally. Then, flip your BWM switch on and the system should be locked in 4wd high.

Please note: In order to use 4high, the OEM switch must be set to 4auto first to lock the CAD on the front axle.

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