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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 12:09 PM
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E4od / ZF5 speed swap question

I'm in the process of swapping out my e4od for a zf5 speed. Does anyone know if the auto cross member can be used the the zf5 with a new trans mount? If heard people say yes and no bit not a definite answer. I'm aware it would have to be moved forward for the difference in trans lengths. Any help would be appreciated thanks.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 10:24 PM
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No it's different. I was just at the junk yards looking for one for my T18 swap. Looks similar, but I don't think it'll work. The auto crossmember swings around the frame on the passenger and on the inside on the manuals. Gotta find one that has that transmission. Fits the small engine family.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 95WorkHorse
I'm in the process of swapping out my e4od for a zf5 speed. Does anyone know if the auto cross member can be used the the zf5 with a new trans mount? If heard people say yes and no bit not a definite answer. I'm aware it would have to be moved forward for the difference in trans lengths. Any help would be appreciated thanks.
What engine do you have?
 
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What engine do you have?
I have a 7.3l
 
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Originally Posted by jason90f150
No it's different. I was just at the junk yards looking for one for my T18 swap. Looks similar, but I don't think it'll work. The auto crossmember swings around the frame on the passenger and on the inside on the manuals. Gotta find one that has that transmission. Fits the small engine family.
I'll have to do some measuring and hopefully with a little fab work I can get it to fit. I seen pics of a Bronco build with the same tranny swaps and looks like he used his auto cross member with a little work.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 10:40 PM
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Yeah I was thinking about welding a steel plate on mine but it was too far back (like 6" shorter than e4od) and the crossmember was hitting my t-case. So I opted to search for one and got lucky.
 
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Yeah I was thinking about welding a steel plate on mine but it was too far back (like 6" shorter than e4od) and the crossmember was hitting my t-case. So I opted to search for one and got lucky.
where did you end up finding one? I haven't been able to find one anywhere not even on ebay.
 
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