difference between 2wd and 4wd tranny

[1994fordranger]

i have a 4wd 1987 ford ranger 2.9 with the a4ld transmission, the transmission went out and im here looking at a new 1 i found on craigslist but it is a 2wd transmission, will it work on my truck and allow me to still bolt the transfer case up for 4wd?

 

[Schnot]

I don't believe so. I'm pretty sure the tail shafts are different.

I have a good one for sale if you're around PA.


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[1994fordranger]

unfortunately im all the way in washington state, although thank you for the offer and information, how much work would it be to change the tail end on the 2?

 

[70roadrunner]

where in Washington are you? I have 2 complete 5-speed setups, and the junkyard down the road from me has a ton of RBV's

 

[1994fordranger]

im in renton, how far away is sedro wooley?

 

[kimcrwbr1]

Whats that 60-70 miles isnt sedro woolley between arlingtom and bellingham due north of renton. It would be a nice road trip must be getting around the tulip fest take the little lady?

 

[adsm08]

Coverting a 2wd to a 4x4 requires complete disassembly of the transmission because the output shafts are different lengths and the only way to remove the output shaft is through the front of the trans.