M50d-R1 manual tranny swap for an A4ld

[Horseman]

I have a blown A4LD in my 93 ranger and would like to swap in a manual M50D-R1. I have a 94 2 wheel drive explorer for all parts needed. I wondered if I change the extension housing and the output shaft will it bolt in. I know there are many other things that would need to be changed but I have all the parts. Has anyone been down this road? Thanks

 

[MAKG]

This is one of those "if you don't know the answer, it's too hard" things.

Get the correct transmission. Talking about "changing the output shaft" like it's changing a tire is a bit, well, off base. It's a bit like saying "My knee is a bit weak. Will giving myself knee replacement surgery help it?" Well, if you could, yes.

 

[Horseman]

I don,t believe it would be be that hard. I have a full shop and rebuild things all the time. I run a small farm and tractors and equipment always need something. This truck is not my daily driver and I don't really want an auto. So the question remains the same will the length work or not.

 

[CopyKat]

I have a blown A4LD in my 93 ranger and would like to swap in a manual M50D-R1. I have a 94 2 wheel drive explorer for all parts needed. I wondered if I change the extension housing and the output shaft will it bolt in. I know there are many other things that would need to be changed but I have all the parts. Has anyone been down this road? Thanks

If you have the tail housing and output shaft from a 4wd M5OD then go for it.

The A4LD stuff will not work in the M5OD however.