i lost 4th gear, what tranny will bolt up tp my 2.9?


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so im starting my hunt for a new tranny, will the mo5rd-1 bolt up to my 2.9? those came behind exploders didnt they? a buddy of mine has a t5, will that bolt up to my tranny?
 
A M50D-R1 from a 4.0 Ranger or Explorer will bolt up without any problems. I have one in my 2.9 equipped Bronco II.

Look through my build thread if you have any questions on the swap.
 
thanks very much. so that T5 is a no go? if its a bolt up my buddy will give it to me (he owes me big) if nt i guess we will install a M50D-R1
 
As long as the T-5 has a 4.0 bell housing, then it will bolt up. HOWEVER, you will need to do some customizing to get a clutch to work along with a custom cross member.
 
thanks a bunch, im just gonna snag a exploder tranny. i need it back on the road asap.
 
I would also recommend getting a 4.0 clutch kit, flywheel, and starter. The 4.0 clutch is much stronger than a 2.9 clutch setup.

Make sure you get a NEW slave cylinder no matter what you do for the clutch.
 
mjones said:
I would also recommend getting a 4.0 clutch kit, flywheel, and starter. The 4.0 clutch is much stronger than a 2.9 clutch setup.

Make sure you get a NEW slave cylinder no matter what you do for the clutch.
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yep that was the plan. i was planing on doing that come dec, but if i yank the tranny now why not?:icon_thumby::icon_welder::headbang::D
 
well its toast now, it started whineing real bad then i smelled gear fluid burning. i parked it and could hear sizzleing by my shifter.. lol
 
well im in the market for the 5 speed from a exploder,exploder clutch kit, etc.
 
parts explorer?if you are going to spend over 500$ you might look for a whole truck so you can do a 4.0 swap
 
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