what to do

[hutch]

so the transmission(a4ld) in my ranger is slipping and im debtaing if it is worth trying to fix or if i should sell it and look at financing a newer ranger. i really believe in having a truck that i built rather than one that i bought but im not sure if its really worth it at this point. im also gunna be moving in the next couple months so i have to take whats financial best in to account; not to mention dependability. any suggestions would be greatly appreciatted.

 

[KELLY88]

Sounds like you're in a good position to swap in a manual. No more slipping with the a4ld, plus it'll be a truck that you built, at least part of it. Would also be a lot cheaper than buying a whole new truck. Just my idea.

 

[dogboy]

I'd have to second the manual swap Idea.

I haven't done it, but from what I hear, it is not a very hard swap.
I will be doing it when my A4LD goes out.

From what I know, you need the tranny (M5OD-R1 or R2), pedal mount/ pedals, and maybe the computer form the parts truck. If you do it, make sure you get a 4wd tranny if you have a 4wd, and a 2wd if you have a 2wd truck. The hole is already in the floor any everything.
Not only would you be getting rid of the troubled A4LD, you would be getting a more reliable manual, and probably get 1-2mpg better than the auto (don't qoute me on that, it's just what I've heard).

 

[hutch]

how much would i be lookin at for the swap? my gf's dad does trannys and he said he can help me out with whatever i need and use his shop.

 

[grnrngr]

how much would i be lookin at for the swap? my gf's dad does trannys and he said he can help me out with whatever i need and use his shop.

Help like that is hard to find. You should take advantage of it. Doesn't hurt to show some skills, and a willingness to learn some more, to the GF's daddy either!! Hard to tell how much it'll cost, call the wrecking yards for parts prices or keep checking Craigslist for a cheep donor truck..get more parts that way..

 

[KELLY88]

Help like that is hard to find. You should take advantage of it. Doesn't hurt to show some skills, and a willingness to learn some more, to the GF's daddy either!! Hard to tell how much it'll cost, call the wrecking yards for parts prices or keep checking Craigslist for a cheep donor truck..get more parts that way..

Ya definitely. If you're going to do a manual swap you'll want to pick up a whole donor truck to go with it. Never know what other miscellaneous parts you will need and that's much easier with an entire vehicle sitting right there. Check this forum out. http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14966

Zorro just finished a manual swap with great details on the work. Good luck if you decide this.

 

[hutch]

sweet guys. thanks for all the help. i'll let ya all know how it goes once i get all the parts and get it all together