Automatic to Manual tranny conversion
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From front to back:
front driveshaft;
manual trans crossmember, crossmember brackets;
clutch disk, flywheel, pressure plate, clutch master cylinder w/ hydraulic line, trans shifter lever w/ boot, tranny mount, dust cover;
clutch/brake pedal assembly, transfer case shifter, starter motor;
ZF transmission, trans tunnel cover.
front driveshaft;
manual trans crossmember, crossmember brackets;
clutch disk, flywheel, pressure plate, clutch master cylinder w/ hydraulic line, trans shifter lever w/ boot, tranny mount, dust cover;
clutch/brake pedal assembly, transfer case shifter, starter motor;
ZF transmission, trans tunnel cover.
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The transmission length and wheelbase must both be taken into account when looking for a proper length driveshaft. The ZF is shorter than the E4OD that was in my truck so my rear d/s had to be lengthened and the front shaft shortened. It will also vary with 2 and 4wd.
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Instead of shortening or lengthining driveshafts, take the ones from a donor truck out of a junkyard and bolt them in.
Sometimes it's difficult to find a certain wheelbase (like a crewcab), but for the most part a little hunting and you can find the right parts you need.
Shortening or lengthening typically costs more, but shops that do this also balance the driveshafts which is never a bad thing.
Sometimes it's difficult to find a certain wheelbase (like a crewcab), but for the most part a little hunting and you can find the right parts you need.
Shortening or lengthening typically costs more, but shops that do this also balance the driveshafts which is never a bad thing.
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Nighthaw285 just did a AOD to ZF swap. Here's the thread ~ https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...t=nighthawk285He did it in the parking lot of his dorm, no shop, no air, no electricity. I guess if you want it bad enough, you'll do whatever it takes!
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