04 EDGE's 2WD to 4WD
#27
06-15-2007
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ok this is heading towards the finish line
first as you all know i was having a front driveshaft problem, not anymore.
i found a brand NEW one at michigan truck parts for a 96 explorer 100 bucks.
they had 2 of these, they also had about 20 new ones for older TTB explorers/rangers, they are new units and would work great as a low cost alternative to the superlift shaft as they are 2 inches longer then the one i got, you will just have to swap out your front flange.
installed
now on to the shifter, i found a shifter at a U-pull yard for 10 bucks off a old bronco II, also snagged the skid plate for another 10 bucks. i had to mod it pretty heavy to get it to fit/work but as of now my 4x4 is fully functional. all i have to do now is cut up my cup holder and fab up a shifter boot. heres the only pic so far.
everything works and no viberation!!!
first as you all know i was having a front driveshaft problem, not anymore.
i found a brand NEW one at michigan truck parts for a 96 explorer 100 bucks.
they had 2 of these, they also had about 20 new ones for older TTB explorers/rangers, they are new units and would work great as a low cost alternative to the superlift shaft as they are 2 inches longer then the one i got, you will just have to swap out your front flange.
installed
now on to the shifter, i found a shifter at a U-pull yard for 10 bucks off a old bronco II, also snagged the skid plate for another 10 bucks. i had to mod it pretty heavy to get it to fit/work but as of now my 4x4 is fully functional. all i have to do now is cut up my cup holder and fab up a shifter boot. heres the only pic so far.
everything works and no viberation!!!
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08-22-2007
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From: Lewiston, Maine
#32
08-23-2007
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From: Lewiston, Maine
Originally Posted by 04 EDGE
what are you wanting to do scott?
i had to use a abs module off a 04-05, after installing the module then i found i need to have the IP cluster re-flashed, i have not done this yet, lack of funds.
the linkage i had to mod for the body lift.
i had to use a abs module off a 04-05, after installing the module then i found i need to have the IP cluster re-flashed, i have not done this yet, lack of funds.
the linkage i had to mod for the body lift.
do you have AIM?
contact me, imtiredofthinkin
#37
08-24-2007
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From: Livonia, Mi
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10-22-2008
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#49
01-10-2009
Wow hate to bump an old thread, but I'm thinking of this swap after the snow we've had lately and how much nicer it is to have 4wd.
I know 04 EDGE isn't around anymore, so I'm hoping someone else knows the answers to my questions.
If I were to do this swap I'd get the transmission and transfer case from an 01-03 with 4wd and a 3.0. What I'm curious of with the electronic shift t-case, are the wires already there in my truck or would a bunch of custom wiring be required to have the shift on the fly switch?
Also would a new PCM be required with the new transmission and transfer case? Probably sourced from the donor truck (assuming I have one).
Also 04 EDGE had to weld another bracket on his framerail. Is that piece present on 01-03 2wd Edge trucks? I ask because the stopped putting holes in the front crossmember for towhooks in 04. I didn't know if this was another thing they stopped.
ABS Pump. He replaced his with a 4x4 one. Is that necessary in all years with the swap? Or just because it was an 04?
Gauge cluster. If I go through the trouble of adding the switch and related parts, is the 4wd bulb holder built into the factory cluster or will I need to switch that out as well?
I'm sure I'll have more questions, but for now that is all. I may start a new thread later. Thank you!
I know 04 EDGE isn't around anymore, so I'm hoping someone else knows the answers to my questions.
If I were to do this swap I'd get the transmission and transfer case from an 01-03 with 4wd and a 3.0. What I'm curious of with the electronic shift t-case, are the wires already there in my truck or would a bunch of custom wiring be required to have the shift on the fly switch?
Also would a new PCM be required with the new transmission and transfer case? Probably sourced from the donor truck (assuming I have one).
Also 04 EDGE had to weld another bracket on his framerail. Is that piece present on 01-03 2wd Edge trucks? I ask because the stopped putting holes in the front crossmember for towhooks in 04. I didn't know if this was another thing they stopped.
ABS Pump. He replaced his with a 4x4 one. Is that necessary in all years with the swap? Or just because it was an 04?
Gauge cluster. If I go through the trouble of adding the switch and related parts, is the 4wd bulb holder built into the factory cluster or will I need to switch that out as well?
I'm sure I'll have more questions, but for now that is all. I may start a new thread later. Thank you!
