- Joined
- Feb 13, 2026
- Messages
- 9
- Points
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- City
- Sydney Mines
- State - Country
- NS - CAN
- Vehicle Year
- 1988
- Vehicle
- Ford Ranger
- Drive
- 4WD
- Engine
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- Tire Size
- 235/75/r15
So I’m swapping my manual fm146 trans on my 88 xlt to a manual m5od-r1hd from an 09, and I’m wondering if the manual transfer case that’s currently on the 146 will just bolt right up the the m5od-r1hd I plan to put in. Did they change over the years or will it work no problem? Also I plan to leave the current clutch and flywheel in for now until I upgrade to the 10” set up as the clutch in there is new. I know I’ll have to fabricate a bracket for the shifter linkage but want to know if the transfer case will work. Thanks
