I have 2H/4H/4L, where is 4A?

[HammaMan]

Do you or someone have a good parts list as in part numbers? I’d like to start gathering the parts needed. Thank you sir.

I didn't even bother with part numbers. I just bought the parts from a wrecked lariat powerboost

The powerboost's transfer case is unique to it due to the mass dampener it's got on it. Didn't even bother to check if it could be swapped over or not. One interesting point is that the ATCM (switch) is that they're all the same -- it's just the 4a button isn't there, it's instead replaced with a button that isn't one (non-movable). I took my factory one apart and discovered it only needed the physical button, which isn't a part you can actually source.

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[astrand1]

I didn't even bother with part numbers. I just bought the parts from a wrecked lariat powerboost

Copy. I was thinking of going new. But that’s not a bad idea either. I’ll have to start looking.

 

[HammaMan]

Copy. I was thinking of going new. But that’s not a bad idea either. I’ll have to start looking.

Here's one FWIW -- https://www.ebay.com/itm/165884699005

Not sure why they say it's freight, they tossed mine in a box well wrapped and fedex ground shipped it.

 

[wayfarer556]

Here's one FWIW -- https://www.ebay.com/itm/165884699005

Not sure why they say it's freight, they tossed mine in a box well wrapped and fedex ground shipped it.

Go on…

 

[astrand1]

There's a handful of us that have done it.

is "TOD" torque on demand the one I need for 4A? im assuming so.

 

[HammaMan]

is "TOD" torque on demand the one I need for 4A? im assuming so.

Yes, that's the 4a transfer case. You have a PB so any transfer case from a lariat, plat, and KR will work. You need the ATCM (switch), TCCM (little box in the passenger floor), and the transfer case parts wise. The PB's transfer case has the HD designation.

 

[astrand1]

Yes, that's the 4a transfer case. You have a PB so any transfer case from a lariat, plat, and KR will work. You need the ATCM (switch), TCCM (little box in the passenger floor), and the transfer case parts wise. The PB's transfer case has the HD designation.

Thanks! Yeah I saw the TCCM today actually. I was in that area finishing up installing my ambient lights and I recognized it. my ford dealer (varsity Ann Arbor) has the case for $1300. Kinda thinking of just going new but im in no rush. Doing research now. Will get it done before the snow flies this year.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

I did it a long time ago. Tccm ATCM and the transfer case.

Some programming needs to be done. I use it and it works great for me

 

[astrand1]

I did it a long time ago. Tccm ATCM and the transfer case.

Some programming needs to be done. I use it and it works great for me

You know I’ll be hitting you up once I’m at the stage for programming for some tips. and thanks again for the help the other day with my ACM. I can’t believe for whatever reason how much louder it is. Made quite a difference between it and the new speakers I put in.

 

[Mtnman1]

Yeah, it's just a scumbag move on Ford's part. They are afraid that everyone will order stripped base model XL trucks with all the "goodies" that everyone actually wants without getting the overpriced fluff options like giant center screens, extra speakers, goofy fold down shifters and other useless shit nobody asked for.

IMO opinion, the 4A transfer case and LED headlights are safety features that shouldn't be used as carrots on a stick to entice buyers to higher trims. Unfortunately, it's nothing new and manufacturers used to do the same thing with reverse cameras and back in the day; even windshield wipers and sideview mirrors were omitted from lower trims until they were mandatory under government regulations.

LED lights should be included with the other worthless fluff. There is nothing wrong or unsafe with Halogen lights.

 

[Snakebitten]

I will admit that there are decades of driving with Halogen headlights and I'm still alive.

But man will I never go back.

I could be happy with a stripped XL Gen14 Powerboost, but it would be getting the projector headlights, no matter what Jesse charged me to get them working exactly like they are designed to.
And I would retrofit 4A transfer case.

 

[Pedaldude]

LED lights should be included with the other worthless fluff. There is nothing wrong or unsafe with Halogen lights.

When everyone else has the Halogen, or if you’re driving in the middle of nowhere they aren’t as bad. However, when 99% of all the cars coming the other way have LEDs; or worse, reflector LED conversions. The stock headlights are worthless. Also, the brights/high beams on my 2001 Navigator are better than the ones on the 2021+ F-150.

My truck had a $50K MSRP and nearly all the new gizmos like lane centering and cruise control/blind spot radar but still was only equipped with 1960’s era automotive headlight technology. Which should be an embarrassment for Ford’s most important product, especially when the lowly Maverick has LEDs standard for every truck including the base $22K model.

In city traffic, when there’s a vehicle with LED headlights behind me; I couldn’t even tell if my halogen headlights were on or off.

 

[Mtnman1]

When everyone else has the Halogen, or if you’re driving in the middle of nowhere they aren’t as bad. However, when 99% of all the cars coming the other way have LEDs; or worse, reflector LED conversions. The stock headlights are worthless. Also, the brights/high beams on my 2001 Navigator are better than the ones on the 2021+ F-150.

My truck had a $50K MSRP and nearly all the new gizmos like lane centering and cruise control/blind spot radar but still was only equipped with 1960’s era automotive headlight technology. Which should be an embarrassment for Ford’s most important product, especially when the lowly Maverick has LEDs standard for every truck including the base $22K model.

In city traffic, when there’s a vehicle with LED headlights behind me; I couldn’t even tell if my halogen headlights were on or off.

What other vehicles have is not relevant to halogens working or not. Worthless? How is this? I have never needed more light to see what i need to see that what my halogens provide. Others with LED has made no difference in this.

Admit it. The only reason you want LED is because you think they are cool and everybody else has them. And you bought into the LED marketing. It has nothing to do with visibility or safety.

60's era tech? You care about that but but not the 1900's steering wheel and ICE tech?
Weird one to single out.

 

[Snakebitten]

There IS a reason(s) Ford continues to offer the XL trim. I don't deny that.

It's not just for fleet.

 

[JExpedition07]

When everyone else has the Halogen, or if you’re driving in the middle of nowhere they aren’t as bad. However, when 99% of all the cars coming the other way have LEDs; or worse, reflector LED conversions. The stock headlights are worthless. Also, the brights/high beams on my 2001 Navigator are better than the ones on the 2021+ F-150.

My truck had a $50K MSRP and nearly all the new gizmos like lane centering and cruise control/blind spot radar but still was only equipped with 1960’s era automotive headlight technology. Which should be an embarrassment for Ford’s most important product, especially when the lowly Maverick has LEDs standard for every truck including the base $22K model.

In city traffic, when there’s a vehicle with LED headlights behind me; I couldn’t even tell if my halogen headlights were on or off.

ya but your 5.0 V8 or 3.5 EcoBoost (or whatever you have) will out-pull and out accelerate and flat out emberass any of the Mavericks powertrains so look at the bright side. Your truck has a fully boxed frame with an axle, a true transfer case, etc. a lot more goes into an F-150, even an XL base than the most luxurious maverick available when you look at the powertrain and chassis engineering.

Full size BOF vehicles are expensive, it is what it is.

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