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What tranny to switch to


albertabronco

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What is needed for a Fm146 or M5od swap

ok well here is my perdicament my a4ld is toast in my 87 bronco II with the 2.9. now i want to go manual ive read that the fm146 and the m5od will both work and i should be able to keep both drive shafts the same due to the trannies being the same length is this correct?? also what all will i need to do this swap i need to knw the whole shit and cabootle thanks
 
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Well, it should be a easy choice. If you are going to swap in a manual trans, may as well install the best that will fit. M5OD.

Read the sticky. It'll give you the rundown.
 

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i couldnt find the sticky on the m5od swap only the fm145 or 146 could ya post the link thanks
 

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The transmissions are the same length.
 

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same length ok so my transwer case the bw1350 will bolt on no problem as well as well i figure i need the clutch and brake pedal assembly the junk on the firewall aka slave cylinder and such all shifter and linkage. is there anything else i will need will i need the shifter boots and such due to i have the manual shift transfer case right now but with the automatic shifter??
 

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