Ok, so as most of you know I have had a SAS done to my truck. However, I'm not 4x4...yet.

What do I need tranny wise/t-case to get my truck closer to being 4wd? Any suggestions? I know for the t-case I'm going to use a manual one, but which one I'm not sure of yet...discuss

Brenton

 

metal ones

 

Na, I was thinking more along the lines of carbon fiber ones...? haha

Brenton

 

The BW 1350 and BW 1354 transfer cases should bolt up to late model Ranger 4x4 transmissions. Either is available in manual and automatic versions.

The 1354 is the newer and stronger T/C and it would be my choice behind a 4.0L.

Easiest transmission to use would be another 5R55E transmission like you have now. You can either buy a 4x4 transmission or your 2WD tranny can be converted. I believe that a complete disassembly is required to change the output shaft and extension housing to make it into a 4x4 box.

 

What would be the easiest in your perspective Bob? And if I wanted to 'convert' mine, how would I go about doing that?

Brenton

 

https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=30889
chads got one up for sale. he lives in the same town as me.

 

Yea, I talked to him about it. It's an electronic t-case & the motor I think he said needs replacing & that's not what I'm looking for.

Brenton

 

dont u need a tranny? hes got one.

 

He does, but that's for the 4.0 OHV, I'm not sure if it'll bolt up to my SOHC. And I'm wanting something a lil newer.

Brenton

 

to my knowledge it does bolt up. its only got 10,000 miles on it. how new u lookin to get?

 

But it itsn't it out of a 93? It maybe has that w. it being rebuilt.

Brenton

 

That's a 4 speed A4LD. Even if it will fit, there's no way it will work with your 2001 PCM.

 

and a4lds suck major ***** anyway...

 

I don't have personal experience working on a 5R55E but I have heard that it requires a complete teardown of the transmission to change the parts. If that's the case, then you definitely do not want to do it yourself.

If you think that your current transmission is in good shape, maybe it would be OK to have it professionally converted by a reputable shop.

On the other hand, you could try to locate a 5R55E 4x4 transmission and bolt it in. One that is already rebuilt would be very expensive but buying a used junkyard automatic is always risky. If you get a bad electronically controlled unit like the 5R55E, it can literally cost thousands to have it repaired.

 

I guess I'm just going to take a try at a JY one. I know that all the tranny shops around here will charge out the *** for anything like that.

Brenton

 

call up RUSTY ACRES down here. im sure they have something. they are an all ford lincoln and mercury junkyard, and all parts are pulled.

 

save up your money and get an atlas 4-speed tc. lol

 

on ebay trannys go for just under 1000, rebuilt.