Changing 4WD to 2WD

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Jan 7, 2011 | 07:51 PM

walbert52

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Changing 4WD to 2WD

How to convert my 1991 Ford XLT Lariat 4WD 4.9L to a 2 WD truck????

Jan 7, 2011 | 08:04 PM

zxwut?

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hmmm.........

Jan 7, 2011 | 08:07 PM

ford390gashog

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Why???? Most do it the other war around!

Jan 7, 2011 | 08:07 PM

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might as well sell your 4x4 and buy a cheaper 2wd. you will mostly gain money that way. plus no work on your part if you can find a good truck

sorry i have no actual answer for your question. just my opinion

Jan 7, 2011 | 08:08 PM

lio45

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I also think you should sell it (as a 4x4 truck) and buy a 2wd truck that'll be much nicer for the same coin.

Or, obviously, the other option: always leaving it in 2hi.

Jan 7, 2011 | 08:22 PM

oldfordisbetter

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or remove front driveshaft. that way if ya are having nightmares bout it itll be ok. 4wd wont work at all after that.

Jan 7, 2011 | 09:23 PM

Conanski

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Quote:

Originally Posted by walbert52

How to convert my 1991 Ford XLT Lariat 4WD 4.9L to a 2 WD truck????

Simple.. unlock the hubs.

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Jan 7, 2011 | 09:41 PM

impish

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Mebbe transfer case is busted???

Jan 7, 2011 | 10:03 PM

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Kapusta

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The transfer cases in my area have been fairly cheap lately. From what I've seen, Ford uses the same one in most all of their trucks. It's not a hard job to swap either.