my '96 Ltd project
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Bleed Ford Blue
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From: Anchorage Alaska
my '96 Ltd project
hey guys! so i have a '96 limited 4.0 4x4 which was my first truck and i've driven it daily untill almost a month ago when i bought a 2004 excursion.
recently its had some issues, head gasket went again, more tranny issues so i'm done with the V6 period. i have a V8 donor truck and i'm ready to rip into this project since i have a nice daily driver now.
heres some current pics
the rear bumper on there is off a '97 EB i'm customizing the stock bumper
so the plan is over the summer to swap in the 5.0/built tranny and rebuilt t-case. also swap out the torsion bars for the heavy B-rated bars and some lift rear springs. hopfully by this time next year it will be running with a 5.0
i'll update as things move along.
recently its had some issues, head gasket went again, more tranny issues so i'm done with the V6 period. i have a V8 donor truck and i'm ready to rip into this project since i have a nice daily driver now.
heres some current pics
the rear bumper on there is off a '97 EB i'm customizing the stock bumper
so the plan is over the summer to swap in the 5.0/built tranny and rebuilt t-case. also swap out the torsion bars for the heavy B-rated bars and some lift rear springs. hopfully by this time next year it will be running with a 5.0
i'll update as things move along.
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You should be able to use the 5.0 ECM, plug the 5.0 engine harness and trans harness into your vehicle harness. Don't know about the AWD-think it needs the 5.0's GEM. If you can use your 96's transfer case you're probably better off - the AWD has no low range to my knowledge.
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Bleed Ford Blue
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From: Anchorage Alaska
You should be able to use the 5.0 ECM, plug the 5.0 engine harness and trans harness into your vehicle harness. Don't know about the AWD-think it needs the 5.0's GEM. If you can use your 96's transfer case you're probably better off - the AWD has no low range to my knowledge.
actuly the fully mechanical(sp) AWD t-case is the only easly installed t-case..i figured i'd keep that part stock plus i like how it handles in our other V8 AWD 5.0 explorers.
you can add a manual shift 4x t-case out of a f-150 but it takes some work and i'd rather have the AWD anyway.
