I have a 1987 Mazda B2000 (which is same as a Ranger) and a 1989 Nissan pickup.
Mazda is 5speed 4cyl 4x2 ext cab
Nissan is 5speed 4cyl 4x4 reg cab, trans only works in 4th gear
I want to make my Mazda into a fair offroad vehicle.
The Nissan has bigger tires and a flowmaster muffler and a lift kit. I can handle transferring that much. I am also thinking about buying a v6 or SB v8 on ebay and maybe dropping it in the Mazda although I dont plan on doing heavy offroading so the 4 banger will suffice for a while.
All I really need help with is the whole 4x4 part, I am trying to figure out if it is going to be worth it to make my Mazda a 4x4 w/the Nissan's parts.
1st: I know a little about transfer cases, they connect to the trans right? Well does the trans have to be meant for a t case or what, cause the trans on the Nissan (which is the 4x4) is broke and only 4th gear works but my Mazdas trans and motor work good.
2nd: Will I have to replace both axles and how hard is it to do so?
3rd: What else needs to be done to make my 4x2 Mazda into a 4x4 using parts from my 4x4 Nissan with a broken trans?
Thanks for looking, and/or reading, and/or helping me out.
Also, I am open to suggestions but I do have a small budget.
Mazda is 5speed 4cyl 4x2 ext cab
Nissan is 5speed 4cyl 4x4 reg cab, trans only works in 4th gear
I want to make my Mazda into a fair offroad vehicle.
The Nissan has bigger tires and a flowmaster muffler and a lift kit. I can handle transferring that much. I am also thinking about buying a v6 or SB v8 on ebay and maybe dropping it in the Mazda although I dont plan on doing heavy offroading so the 4 banger will suffice for a while.
All I really need help with is the whole 4x4 part, I am trying to figure out if it is going to be worth it to make my Mazda a 4x4 w/the Nissan's parts.
1st: I know a little about transfer cases, they connect to the trans right? Well does the trans have to be meant for a t case or what, cause the trans on the Nissan (which is the 4x4) is broke and only 4th gear works but my Mazdas trans and motor work good.
2nd: Will I have to replace both axles and how hard is it to do so?
3rd: What else needs to be done to make my 4x2 Mazda into a 4x4 using parts from my 4x4 Nissan with a broken trans?
Thanks for looking, and/or reading, and/or helping me out.
Also, I am open to suggestions but I do have a small budget.