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Front drive unit swap

Tiny
GEARBAG1
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  • 1999 FORD RANGER
  • 4.0L
  • V6
  • 4WD
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  • 148,000 MILES
Need to know how new a can go to swap out the front drive unit on my truck that still uses the vacuum pulse actuators for the four wheel drive?
Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 AT 7:25 AM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

Just a quick question first. Are you asking what model years are interchangeable for your front differential?
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Thursday, July 19th, 2018 AT 1:15 PM
Tiny
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To swap out the hole front differential and all. Cannot find the pulse vacuum actuators for my 1999. Why does the driver side have a nut on the end of the shaft and the other one just a spline?
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Thursday, July 19th, 2018 AT 2:32 PM
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello again.

I called the Ford dealership and they would need the Ford P/N (part number) that is stamped on the Actuator. Can you upload a picture of the part and part number for me? Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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Friday, July 20th, 2018 AT 3:30 PM
Tiny
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What do you need?
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Thursday, July 26th, 2018 AT 5:07 PM
Tiny
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Hello again,
Does this look like the Actuator you are talking about?
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Thursday, July 26th, 2018 AT 6:43 PM
Tiny
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No the actuator is in the hub or part of the hub assembly.
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 AT 2:10 PM
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello again.

Okay, I will continue to look for it or any other information.

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Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 AT 10:39 AM
Tiny
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Did you ever figure out if I can swap out the front drive unit with a newer one and how new can I go?
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Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 AT 5:04 PM
Tiny
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Hello,

I will try to find out again tomorrow. Person I spoke to was not very knowledgeable (new guy). I will get back to you tomorrow.

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Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 AT 5:18 PM
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello again.

I did find out out today that the years 1998-2004 front differentials are interchangeable. Does this help? Thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 AT 4:09 PM

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