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M5od is not THAT hard LOL LOL you just have to know your stuff...........and the explorer computer needs a tune to get rid of the auto trans functions. This is something that used to be like $500 plus, now days it can be done for like $100-200
You can use a clutch pedal assembly that bolts in, the clutch hydraulics bolt in and with the correct M5OD R2 the shifter is in the correct spot.
All of the 302/351 (SBF) 4x4 transmissions use a 30 spline output shaft with 6 bolt pattern. The t cases in question that fit this this pattern and our ranger based vehicle frames are the NP205 and BW4406
the 302 with 4r70w and 4406 t case IS the easiest setup and uses all stock parts available at parts stores to go together....Of course, being a conversion, will have some custom bits like exhaust pipes and rear driveshaft....otherwise ALL Ford
ALL 302 Explorers were either RWD or AWD, never 4x4...so their dash bezels have no switch
I like where this is going "KISS" keep it simple......
research is KEY to getting what you want, I researched my v8 conversion for like 5 years collecting info before I bought one part...... you are already well into this with your backup RWD 4.2 F150
Just FYI right now I have a M5OD r2 and manual 4406 t case downstairs, came from a 4x4 2002 F150 with 140K miles, my stepson found it at local yard and pulled it, he has the trans posted for $800 right now and $400 would take the t case. I hope it doesn't sell so I can barter for them and use them in one of my projects, like a 2001 sport trac build that is coming up :)Â shhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......
Last edited on Fri Dec 6th, 2019 09:57 am by 410customs
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