trans swap

bad falcon · 06-23-2010, 05:09 PM

i bought a 1989 2wd ext cab ranger the trans is toast i am looking to make this truck a 4x4 what should i use all the m50 dr1 transmissions i found are really high priced. this is a 2.3 motor

scotts90ranger · 06-23-2010, 09:42 PM

find a 4 cylinder 4x4 ranger and grab the tranny and transfer case. I'm assuming you are going to use a dana 30 from a jeep? the M5OD's (used on all '87 and newer 4 cylinders) have an integral bellhousing so it has to be from a 4 cylinder, the other tranny's have replacable bellhousings assuming you can find a 2wd and 4wd of the same one...

06-23-2010, 05:09 PM	#1
bad falcon New Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	trans swap i bought a 1989 2wd ext cab ranger the trans is toast i am looking to make this truck a 4x4 what should i use all the m50 dr1 transmissions i found are really high priced. this is a 2.3 motor
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06-23-2010, 09:42 PM	#2
scotts90ranger Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Salem Oregon Year: 1990 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3 Turbo Class: 4x4 Used For: holding down the driveway Posts: 2,648 Rep Power: 32 iTrader: (1)	find a 4 cylinder 4x4 ranger and grab the tranny and transfer case. I'm assuming you are going to use a dana 30 from a jeep? the M5OD's (used on all '87 and newer 4 cylinders) have an integral bellhousing so it has to be from a 4 cylinder, the other tranny's have replacable bellhousings assuming you can find a 2wd and 4wd of the same one... __________________ converted to 4x4, turbo'd the 2.3, 6" lift with 35's and 5.13 gears! Send e-mail instead of PM, box full...
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