M5od?

[work_in_progress]

I have an 89 B2 with a 4.0L and an A4LD. Which manual transmission would be easiest in terms of fabrication to swap in?

 

[RonD]

Quick read here on that swap: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/A4LDto5Speed.shtml

 

[adsm08]

For the 4.0 the M5OD is the only good option. For an 89 it should be a fairly bolt-in affair. All your lengths will be correct, worst case scenario is that you have to trim the floor pan a bit for the shifter.

 

[work_in_progress]

Will a ranger 4.0 computer work on an explorer 4.0? What model year rangers have a transfer case and front drive shaft that are compatible with a d35?

 

[adsm08]

Will a ranger 4.0 computer work on an explorer 4.0?

I feel the need to make horribly sarcastic remark in response to this question.

The short answer however is yes.

What model year rangers have a transfer case and front drive shaft that are compatible with a d35?

Short answer:
Roughly 1983-2011.

Long answer:

The transfer case doesn't give a flying f**k what axle is in front of or behind it. The length of the transmission and the connection to the transfer case are the biggest factors in determining which drive-shaft to use.

One from a 90-97 would be best, again assuming the connection to the case is matched on each side. The shaft from a vehicle with a D28 can be used, but extreme care must be taken to not shock the front end violently or flex the suspension too far upward as it is possible to compress it too far and fracture the transfer case.

On the other side, if you don't have a lift the D-35 shaft will work just fine with a 28. People will tell you otherwise, but I did it for 5 years without a single problem.

 

[work_in_progress]

Thanks, adsm08, I'm a stupid kid, literally, and ask dumb questions, but I just wanted to make sure before I tried something stupid. Thanks.

 

[SenorNoob]

Since you have an A4LD, why not keep the transfer case and driveshafts you're using now?

 

[work_in_progress]

The transfer case is fine, but I either have to get the drive shaft shortened or just get the whole assembly out of another, plus i would prefer the manual transfer cause over the electric one that I have now.

 

[RonD]

Yes, manual hubs and manual shift transfer case is the most reliable.

Here are the years and models: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/TransferCases.shtml
They are of course hard to find.

There is a unit called the Shiftster($60), it is installed in place of the electric motor so you can shift transfer case manually.
http://www.theshiftster.com/

Draw back is that you have to get under the vehicle to shift it.
If you are a 4-wheeler it isn't a big issue since you have to get out to lock the hubs anyway, when starting the off road journey.
But if you need to shift in and out of 4WD because of weather or temporary road conditions then it can be a wet and dirty business getting under the truck, lol.
The true benefit is that at least you know you will have 4WD when you need it, no more back of the mind wondering if electric system will work when you need it

 

[work_in_progress]

Unfortunately I'm going to have to get another A4LD. I can't afford the swap. I will just get the drive shaft shortened, but I might be able to afford warn hubs and be able to concert them to manual.

 

[kunar]

Unfortunately I'm going to have to get another A4LD. I can't afford the swap. I will just get the drive shaft shortened, but I might be able to afford warn hubs and be able to concert them to manual.

Wait, why do you need to change drive shaft lengths? You say you had an a4ld originally, you're putting the same thing back in, even an m5od is the same length. Did I miss something?

 

[work_in_progress]

Yeah I swapped to a d35

 

[SenorNoob]

In that case, the rear should be fine and the front from an EARLY Ranger can be used if you still have a 1350. If you've also swapped to a 1354 then the front shaft from any 4x4 with the 1354 should be fine.

I thought most 89s already had a D35?

 

[work_in_progress]

Not all. Only those built closer to 90 models. Mine was built April 89

 

[4x4junkie]

I thought most 89s already had a D35?

1990 models with a 11/'89 or later MFG date were fitted with the D35 (same goes for 1990 Rangers also).