I have an 88 f150 4x4 that had a m5r2 five speed in it, I removed and sold the tranny transfer case and driveshafts. Now I got a 96 f150 with an m5r2 and rwd. I need to know if the tranny and driveshaft will install in the 88 so I can drive the 88. The 96 has a messed up frame.

 

Yes it's a direct transfer.

 

Awesome. Thanks

 

I hope they are the same wheel base, so you can use the drive shaft.

 

They are the same wheelbase 133"

 

I thought you would have issues if one was a 2wd and one was a 4 wd ....

 

You can't put a 2WD trans in front of a transfer case, but he's basically converting the truck to 2WD if I understand correctly.

The only thing I'd be concerned about is the transmission crossmember, and even if that's an issue it doesn't seem like it would be insurmountable.

 

That's what I'm doing until I can find another cheap 4x4 donor truck.

 

Ok, I am now following ..... after driving up north in a fair amount of snow know that I personnally would never do this - go back to 2 wd ....

 

Isn't the vehicle speed sensor on the transmission or transfer case on the 87-91? The 96 would use the vss on the rear axle, correct?