fm146 durability?? BII

[Shoddy Cologne]

I know the fm146 isn't preferred over the m5od but I've got one from a b2 that i pulled the motor from. I like how they shift over the m5od in my 2.5l ranger. Now if i install it i was going to delete the 4x4 on on my bronco because i don't need it and don't intend to wheel it. its basically my 2nd summer ride but with the 2.9s lack of power i like the idea of pulling the french junk its got now and putting the Mitsu trans in VS dumping a decent chunk of change and spending all the time to put a 5.0 in it for the time being.

So my question is can the fm146 handle a bit of street flogging? clearly I'm not racing it but I don't particularly enjoi being overtaken by soccer moms and prius drivers. Thoughts are appreciated.

 

[RonD]

Mitsubishi FM146 will be fine if it was fine before, yes M5OD-R1 was a better one if both were the same price, but free is free

2WD B2s had dummy transfer cases for added weight and it's stability

 

[Shoddy Cologne]

Thanks. I dont want the extra weight of the transfercase. Is it possible to put a yoke on the output shaft of the fm146 and have a new dribeshaft made?

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[redhurricane]

Thanks. I dont want the extra weight of the transfercase. Is it possible to put a yoke on the output shaft of the fm146 and have a new dribeshaft made?

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Spend the $100 on a junkyard pulled 4.0 M5OD 2wd. buy the matching driveshaft while you're at it.

 

[Shoddy Cologne]

Unfortunately the yards around here dont keep the old stuff and if they do its junk and they want retail for it.

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[RonD]

Thanks. I dont want the extra weight of the transfercase. Is it possible to put a yoke on the output shaft of the fm146 and have a new dribeshaft made?

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As far as I know, no, you need to keep transfer case, or find a 2WD FM146, but might as well go with M5OD at that point

 

[Shoddy Cologne]

Ill figure something out.

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