M5R2 Tranny
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M5R2 Tranny
Hey guys i've been looking for a 5 speed tranny for my sons truck,it's for a 1988 F150 4x4 and i've been finding a few tranny's M5R2 that fit 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive,does the tranny i need have to only fit a 4 wheel drive or what,with these M5R2 Tranny's does the same tranny fit both 2 and 4 wheel,whats the deal with these things?any help would be appreciated.
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The 4wd tranny has a transfer case bolted to the back of it. They're different housings and they won't interchange. Whoever is telling you that they have a tranny that will fit both 4x4 and 4x2 trucks is lying.
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Ditto what Andy said. The 4x4 has a totally different tail shaft (like non-existant) from the 4x2. I have the M5 on my 4x2, and the tail shaft adapter adds quite a bit of length to the tranny. Just guessing, I think about a foot or so. Dunno what the M5 looks like for the 4x4, but another guess is, if the same gearbox/bell is used, then the tail-shaft adapter should probably come off, and the fit look a little closer.
Oh yeah, these are M5ODR1's, not R2's. R2 was used for 'stangs and 'birds. Totally different shift kit on the R2. Goes in through the tail-shaft adapter on the R2. I found that out looking at some possible mods for my '86 Thunderchicken.
Oh yeah, these are M5ODR1's, not R2's. R2 was used for 'stangs and 'birds. Totally different shift kit on the R2. Goes in through the tail-shaft adapter on the R2. I found that out looking at some possible mods for my '86 Thunderchicken.
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