Help Please: Parts difference from Gen 1 and Gen 2 sport

[MIngramExplorer97]

Hi, So recently the transmission in my explorer went out on me and I cant jusitfy spending that kind of money and time into it. Nor do I have the time to do it.

I've found a 94 Explorer which I know is the first gen, and the one I currently have is a 2nd gen sport.

I was curious how many parts carry over that I could take off my old one before I send it off to explore in greener pastures. I have put quite a lot of new parts on the one I have, It would be great if some of those parts would fit on the prior gen. I haven't purchased the 94 one yet, Not until I know this answer.

I appreciate everyone's advice and info. Thank you in advance.

 

[1996xlt]

You didn't mention whether your 97 (by your sig) is 2wd or 4wd or if either truck has an automatic or manual; those issues aside, the disc brake rear end in the 97 should bolt in the 94. Other items that may swap:

-If its a 4.0l OHV the long-block should swap over
-Seats
-Speakers
-Rims/tires
-Carpet(maybe)
-rear differential/leaf springs
-Manual transmission/ manual transfer case (manual transmission may require the swap some electronics for it to work)

Without knowing more about the two trucks here are a few items that will NOT directly swap:

-Any of the front suspension/differential/brakes
-Automatic Transmissions (unless you convert the 94 from ODB I to ODB II)

 

[MIngramExplorer97]

I don't know a lot about the 94 yet. The current owner isn't very knowledgeable as the truck belonged to his father who passed and he doesn't want it.

My 97 is a V6 4.0 sohc 4wd automatic transmission. Sport.

Thank you for pointing that out as I for some reason didn't think of it.

 

[1996xlt]

I think the list provided is about all that will work between the two trucks without a significant amount of fabrication, wiring, etc to make the engine/transmission work.

Probably your best bet is to either replace/rebuild the transmission in the 97 or part it out to offset the purchase of the 94 and anything it might need to get it up to speed.

 

[MIngramExplorer97]

I was more or less hoping to keep the 97 as a parts vehicle which would make the 94 even more worth buying, I don't plan on doing anything with the transmission or engine other than sale them or scrap them. I just hate to lose all the brand new parts on the 97. I appreciate the input.