4x4 Tailhousings and OSS

[icthusrulz]

Can anyone tell me if the pad (flat spot) for the tailhousing OSS sensor (used in manual trucks) is cast (drilled or not) on the '01+ 4x4 tail housings used on auto transmissions?

I'm going to do a 4x2 to 4x4 swap with my manual transmission and a manual transfer case. I know the manual tailhousings are hard to come by, especially with the extra threaded bosses for the linkage (not related to my question). So I'm looking to see if I can drill a tailhousing from an auto setup for the OSS. Thinking I'll make a shift linkage bracket that bolts to the transmission and transfer case mounting bolts.

 

[99RangerBoss]

why don't you just source a five speed manual 4x4 transmission from one of your local junk yards or ebay! thats what im doing all i need is the tranny and transfercase i sure hope my axles shafts from an explorers work