For people subscribed to Fourwheeler Magazine - a request

[ozziemo27]

In September, I wrote to Fourwheeler for a discrepancy in information about the M50D and A4LD Transmissions and they actually responded in one of their following issues. My problem is my mom threw away my damn four wheeler mags without asking me! Could one of you guys that gets fourwheeler look up in the letters section (i think thats what they call it?) and see if you can't tell me which month's issue they responded to my comment? I can't remember it.

 

[7.5L_STX]

january 2011.

 

[ozziemo27]

january 2011.

Really? Thought it was older lol, thanks man.

 

[7.5L_STX]

i thought that issue was older too . but i just ran downstairs to check again and its definately january 2011

 

[racsan]

well, you seem to get them almost 2 months in advance, it seems like its been awhile. i recall that issue, may still have it somewhere.

 

[straycat]

I have that mag in the garage. Your letter was there and thet responded to you...now, go away....lol

 

[ranger_mclaren]

what did the letter say and what did they say in return. I'll go see if I can find it online somehow.


Edit: I found it.

Ranger Gearbox Correction
I was a little bit disappointed in your September issue. As a Ranger enthusiast, I just wanted to let you know that in the "The Beater Files," you stated the M50D manual transmission is especially the weak link of the Ranger. I want to let you know that the weakest transmission of the Rangers and Bronco IIs are the automatics, specifically the A4LD that came in Rangers and Bronco IIs from 1985 to 1994. I'm not only citing this from personal experience, but the forums at the most popular Ranger enthusiast site (therangerstation.com) will confirm this. That's kind of like saying that of all the stock Jeep rear axles, the Dana 35 is particularly the strongest. Don't get me wrong-I love your magazine, and I always learn something new when I read your magazine, so I just want to get that out there! Needless to say, I am going to start collecting parts for my M50D Swap as soon as my 5R55E goes out-it's starting to slip!
Jordan Owens
Wayland, MI

We've always thought that the A4LD is a fine transmission when an external oil cooler is attached, but there's always room for disagreement.

 

[feellnfroggy]

typical blowoff answer anyways. Just like the mustang guys give to the v6 writers. they dont know anything about it because its not "all the rage" so they throw some dance around the bush bulshit and call it done. Id love to see them explore this site and do a real ranger writeup. Its would flip the wheelin world upside down.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

We've always thought that the A4LD is a fine transmission when an external oil cooler is attached, but there's always room for disagreement.

 

[Boggin]

We've always thought that the A4LD is a fine transmission when an external oil cooler is attached, but there's always room for disagreement.

and this was Jordan when he read their resonse

 

[MountainMike]

We've always thought that the A4LD is a fine transmission when an external oil cooler is attached, but there's always room for disagreement.

I got the A4LD serviced yesterday and there was a significant amount of brass sediment in the bottom of the pan. Guessing it is the remains of some bushing. Got it filled up with a 24 oz. bottle of Lucas trans-fix and it seemed to help the harsh reverse engagement so we'll see what happens. A shift kit is definitely in the cards.

 

[ranger_mclaren]

I gots you covered!!

 

[TheTopher]

I've never even been wheeling, but let me just say this, in my best ghetto accent, towards the magazine... Ah-heh-hem. Harrumph... ah-hem


"Y'ALL BE STOOPID!"

 

[7.5L_STX]

@Topher-- i was gonna rep you for that but cant so here

 

[TheTopher]

@Topher-- i was gonna rep you for that but cant so here