182Ranger
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- Jun 14, 2010
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- Location
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Vehicle Year
- 1999
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0 liter
- Transmission
- Manual
I have a few questions about swapping a 5.0 into a 1999 Ranger 4x4 with a 3.0. I found the page in the tech library, it was quite helpful. Alothough I noticed a few things that didn't seem to add up. First, it said that a 8.8 Ford rear axle is best to use with a 5.0, but it doesn't mention anything about changing the front axle. In a 4x4, this is a major issue as we all know. If I changed the rear axle, the front axle would have to be changed. Another part that I was confused with is the article said you can use your original drive shafts with the automatic transmission along with the transfer case from the Explorer. I want to know if the Explorer had a manual transmission and possible use the transfer case from the Ranger. (I want to keep the 1354 Electric shift with auto hubs). I ask this because I do not want an automatic transmission. So, does anyone know if the manual transmission from the Explorer (or the manual from the Ranger) would work? And if I did that, what driveshafts would I need? Thanks!