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Okay, here's a dumb question:
I have a 1997 2.3L Ranger. It is 2WD. I am converting it to 4x4.
I already have a D30 in the front, so I just need to solve the transmission issue.
I need to find a 4x4 transmission for it.
From what I've learned, I need to find a 4R44E from a 4x4 2.3L.
I've heard that the 4R44E from a 3.0L won't work.
I feel like this would be really rare, but I haven't looked much.
What other options do I have for my 2.3L?
I would be willing to do a manual conversion if it would be worth it.
I've heard good thing about the M5OD. Is this an option?
If not, what manual options do I have (for 4x4)?
I have a BW1354-electric that I am converting into a hokey manual setup.
The 4x4 would only be used for mudding/wheeling.
But the truck needs to be street-able.
It currently has a 2WD 4R44E. I've seen 4x4 output shafts for sale, for some big money. Could an output shaft from a 3.0L 4x4 be swapped in?
Thanks guys!
MAKG? My hero?
I have a 1997 2.3L Ranger. It is 2WD. I am converting it to 4x4.
I already have a D30 in the front, so I just need to solve the transmission issue.
I need to find a 4x4 transmission for it.
From what I've learned, I need to find a 4R44E from a 4x4 2.3L.
I've heard that the 4R44E from a 3.0L won't work.
I feel like this would be really rare, but I haven't looked much.
What other options do I have for my 2.3L?
I would be willing to do a manual conversion if it would be worth it.
I've heard good thing about the M5OD. Is this an option?
If not, what manual options do I have (for 4x4)?
I have a BW1354-electric that I am converting into a hokey manual setup.
The 4x4 would only be used for mudding/wheeling.
But the truck needs to be street-able.
It currently has a 2WD 4R44E. I've seen 4x4 output shafts for sale, for some big money. Could an output shaft from a 3.0L 4x4 be swapped in?
Thanks guys!
MAKG? My hero?
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