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I'm putting in a M50D to replace my 146, its out of a explorer that has push button 4x4, my b2 has manual transfer , can I still use the floor plate from the explorer?
 


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The M5od and the FM146 use different T-case shifters. Not only will either floor plate need to be modified, but you will also need the M5OD/A4LD t-case shifter. (The shift arm on the case may be different too.)
 
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I have a A4LD shifter in my M5OD for my t-case took a little tweaking but works probably easier to find if there isn't a M5OD one around.
 
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trail B2 said:
I have a A4LD shifter in my M5OD for my t-case took a little tweaking but works probably easier to find if there isn't a M5OD one around.
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Shouldnt of took any tweaking, both trannys are the same length. I'm using and A4ld shift bracket on my M5OD. It works fine.
 
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So I'm going to need linkage off a auto or a M50D, and just use the shifter boot off my 146?
 
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country0001 said:
Shouldnt of took any tweaking, both trannys are the same length.
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By that logic the FM146 shifter should work on the M5OD, but as stated, it does not.
 
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Ok boys, I went to the pick and pay yesterday to get new linkage, I found a 93 ranger with a M5OD and a manual transfer case, after looking close all I needed was the floor pan and boots, the linkage was the same as mine, its all back together and no more noise! Thank god
 
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When I done the 4.0 swap in mine the stock fm146 transfer shifter bolted up perfect on the m5od. Not sure why it has been said that it don't work.
 
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