Modifying
Modifying
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Elk River, MN
To swap out the transmission, you will need a new fly wheel and pilot bearing to replace the auto flex plate on the engine. Also you might need a different starter because of the number of teeth on the flywheel. You will need a new clutch and brake pedal support bracket to hang the clutch pedal with the clutch master cylinder. You will need the clutch line going to the M/T, slave cylinder and throw out bearing.
You will need a engine control module for a manual transmission engine calibration. I think you also need to change the dust shield that goes between the engine and transmission from auto to manual. Of course the M/T will have to be from the same size engine and a 4x4 to accept a transfer case. I think the drive shafts don't need to be changed because they are transfer case dependent, rather than transmission dependent.
You will need a engine control module for a manual transmission engine calibration. I think you also need to change the dust shield that goes between the engine and transmission from auto to manual. Of course the M/T will have to be from the same size engine and a 4x4 to accept a transfer case. I think the drive shafts don't need to be changed because they are transfer case dependent, rather than transmission dependent.
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 623
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From: Blytheville, AR
I think Pat covered everything, lol. I've never been a fan of body lifts, imo they make the truck look funny bc on the one's ive seen, the bumper stays still and the body goes up. I would go suspension lift. Also, I'm a big M/T fan. If there are many miles on your Ranger, I would go in the market for a new truck, or make sure that the A/T was getting ready to go so the expense could be justified.
