Piddling around at work last night, I got to thinking about what would be involved in making an AWD or 4WD Lightning. I know sqaut about differentials, front axles and the computer differences between AWD and 4WD, but building a 4WD Lighting tranmission wouldn't be that big a deal, actually. The parts would be about $250, and I imagine the front drivetrain could be gotten from a Super Duty or an Excursion from a yard. NAy thoughts? (it's about 1 PM, which is my equivilent of 3AM for most people, so I'm tired and don't want to go much farther on this post, but I do want to explore the idea)

 

I don't see the point of a all wheel drive lightning the truck is too low to go through heavy snow and it already has enough power to tow a heavy load i think awd would just make the lightning burn even more gas

 

I think the point is that like the Syclones and Typhoons of old you could get some awesome launches at the track. Not sure the cost involved would be worth the payoff. It's an interesting idea though.

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I think AWD L would be great, as long as the EVERYTHING held up to the torque and power that the L has and upgrades people will do. I also think that the AWD will work for me, being in Michigan and I drive it in the winter.

 

I don't think Kevin know too much about all-wheel drive.

But Factory tech, how about a Navigator AWD transfer case?
I know of a Lightning powered AWD Navigator that exists, and it is owned by a privated citizen. I understand that you can mate the lightning transmission to the transaxle with little work.

 

I think it is a fantastic idea. Once you start modding this truck traction becomes the weak point, and its really hard to get a good launce without wheelspin. However the concerns are a)cost, b)weight, and c)reliability. Its an interesting idea to explore, though.

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Kevin00svt, Your truck must be stock! I have only a chip & filter, & if I stomp the pedal at a light, 100 foot burnouts are a few seconds away. It would be nice to actually hook up once in awhile. People tend to give you dirty looks for the peeling. You could really launch at the strip! Lloyd

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Im gonna be broke FOREVER with you guys keep coming up with ideas like this!

 

yep, i'd get a awd lightning!
IF it were reliable.

 

Factory_Tech
doesn't steeda have a awd lowered F-150? i though i seen it somewhere advertised or annoucing production??

 

I had a '97 4x4 before my lightning. I would be interested in seeing an AWD lightning, but not a 4x4. The part-time transfer cases ford uses are decent units, but they are VERY heavy and you have to worry about binding on dry streets.

 

Forgive my stupidity, but what exactly is the difference between AWD and 4x4? I don't think a Navigator would work because the frontend components (brakes and stuff) are from an Excursion. Is the Navi an AWD setup, cuase if it is you could use off the shelf parts. My thoughts on this are a hookup thing like the Sy/Ty more than how it would get around in bad weather. Could I keep it lowered? A Navi shares the same platform as an F-150, so I'm pretty sure everything from one would bolt right in if the brakes and stuff will bolt to the front end. Changing the transmission to 4WD is a matter of a new output shaft and extension housing. There are 4 extension housings that would fit, one cast iron and 3 Aluminum, I would think you'd want the cast iron one because of the torque. All the deisel 4x4 units get cast, the aluminm ones go on 5.4 and 6.8 engines that don't have near the torque. You can still balance the coast clutch and forward clutches, go with a six plate one way stack and six gear planetaries. Once you get beyond the extension housing though I'm really clueless about what I'd be getting myself into.

Continued later...

 

I hate bringing up old threads but I feel this one isn't done just yet. Greg?

--Steele

 

I think an all wheel drive lightning would be AWESOME. The traction advantage would overcome the extra weight issue, also the extra grip around corners would mean extra speed, good for back road rushing. To see one would be neat. I have a 98 off road with 35's, but if an AWD lightning were made, I think I would give up the 4x4 thing for a while.

 

Holy crap, this thread is old. Nice.

I would definitely be in for an AWD Lightning, or AWD Lightning-powered Ranger. Hell yes.