4wd to 2wd swap

[Arvid]

okay so i know that i'm thinking about doing the altimate sin, but i really need some info on how to swap a 4wd to a 2wd. i'm really new at this so if i could get some major details and pointers that would be awesome. I'm sorry that i'm killing an awesome bronco but i want to do something a little different. thanks for all your help in advance and also....i know....i know....i know

 

[mbtech2003]

ummm...ya how bout finding a doner 2wd trunk that the body is junk. otherwise i'd say just pull out the front drive shaft and tada instant 2X4

i shall hide now h34r: /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

if u don't have a doner truck to go by then their will be a lot of tools flying across your driveway as u do this conversion. the front ends mount totaly differently so be prepaired to do alot of fab. cutting and welding to get things to fit!!

good luck

 

[Arvid]

Thanks....I guess i have to start looking for an earlies 70 ford truck.

I feel ashamed ( for trying to do the conversion but hey at least im thinking outside the box....

 

[76Explorer]

Thanks....I guess i have to start looking for an earlies 70 ford truck.

I feel ashamed ( for trying to do the conversion but hey at least im thinking outside the box....

It's already been done, and is on the cover of Bronco Driver magazine issue #19 of 2006 http://www.broncodriver.com/index.html . Jerry will probably be driving it around at the Rod Run in Pigon Forge this weekend. Also, the front axle was replaced with a Mustang 2 rack setup.

 

[Arvid]

I know its been done a few times but not as many as a 4x4 has so...... but thanks for all your help im going to go order that magazine..

 

[Bandit]

I know its been done a few times but not as many as a 4x4 has so...... but thanks for all your help im going to go order that magazine..

Summit and Jegs,have a bunch of new parts you can use for this type of conversion.Sky is the limit.There are a bunch of ways to go,including,Hot rod front ends that are very easy to adapt.

BANDIT

 

[Arvid]

where do you find the hot rod front ends?

 

[CarolinaMudder]

Here's a question......why would you commit the cardinal sin of taking a away a 4x4 system? what benifit would that give you? just don't pull the joystick or push the button and you have a 2wd system so why the swap? easy way...pull off the front drive shaft and fab a plase to go over existing hole...you'll regret loosing the 4x4 though.

 

[Bully Bob]

Hay,

When your done, send me all that front end stuff..! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[S_bolt19]

didn't we talk about this about a year ago?

We did, we did talk about it..........

http://broncozone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5603

 

[trains11tjc]

ok probably a dumb question but i dont know anything so deal with it. doesnt it run on 2 wheel drive when the 4x4 isn't activated? y dont u just not turn the 4x4 drive off? i dont get it. whats the advantage of switching?

 

[Bully Bob]

"UNIQUENESS" ....The man just wants something no one else has..! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Saw a guy put a Chrysler 440 in a Nash Metropolitan once... go figure..?

Hmmmm..., maybe I'll take the rear axle off mine & put on a chevy citation (trailer) rear axle. That way it'll be "front wheel drive" only... >

 

[Arvid]

I think that it would be more stupid to lower a 4x4...so i'm going to swap. And trust me I've had the same talk with myself about the swap so whatever you say ive already said to myself. thanks for all the help so far...if you happen to find anything else let me know

thanks