I'm looking at 2 different Explorers this weekend for my 2003 Ranger XLT (formerly 4WD). I no longer have 4WD and am swapping with all 2WD components from an Explorer, or building as such. The Explorers at the tow yard are a 99 5.0 AWD, and a 97 5.0 2WD. I really would like the 97 due to not having to redo a tranny as a 2WD, or source out a new one.. But also, it only has 103k on it! I'm aware of the PATS, return fuel line, and VSS differences (which really makes it easier it seems) but I haven't seen a definitive answer to if I will run into issues with the mounts from a 97 Explorer to my 03 XLT... Can anyone confirm this? I haven't seen it mentioned as a problem in tech articles or anything, but I want to make sure. I saw a similar post a page back about swapping a 97 into an 03 Ranger, but mounts were never mentioned. I'm hoping this is because the engine will mount right up.
I'm also going off of the assumption the the 2WD tranny will mount to my frame... Not sure about this, but if not, I can always build a mount.
Any input on these issues would be greatly appreciated as I'm looking to buy one this weekend. Then I should be turning this into a build thread.
Thanks
I'm also going off of the assumption the the 2WD tranny will mount to my frame... Not sure about this, but if not, I can always build a mount.
Any input on these issues would be greatly appreciated as I'm looking to buy one this weekend. Then I should be turning this into a build thread.
Thanks