M5OD-R2 question
#1
M5OD-R2 question
Are the 2WD and 4WD transmissions the same other than the tailshaft? Meaning can I take the transfer case, adapter, and midshaft off of any 4WD M5OD and bolt it to a 2WD's case? I'm asking this because I have a buddy who is seriously wanting to convert his 2007 F-150 XL to 4WD but wants to keep his manual transmission. An F-150 4x4's frontend will bolt right on and it will be no sweat to have front and rear driveshafts made. All that is needed is a transfer case.
#3
I know the output shaft is different, but I'm wondering if it is an external out put shaft (meaning it fits into a splined hole in the back of the tranny) which leads to the transfer case.
#5
What I'm asking is are the 2wd and 4wd transmissions the same from the tailshaft forward. I don't mind chafing a few things as 2wd R2's are much easier to come by than 4wd's
#6
They should be. The automatics are. But in order to change the output shaft you would have to take the transmission apart.