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  1. TC Install 5

    TC Install 5

    BW4406 Shift Linkage installed on transmission and clearance view
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  2. TC Install 4

    TC Install 4

    Speed sensor Plug differences - Left (Explorer) / Right (F-150) - Also note, the wiring will also need to be extended to reach BW4406
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  3. TC Install 3

    TC Install 3

    Clearance view of plug I got from F-150. Has 90 degree rubber boot. There was plenty of clearance around the tank
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  4. TC Install 2a

    TC Install 2a

    Top of BW4406 Clearance under floor and near top of tank
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  5. TC Install 1a

    TC Install 1a

    Gas tank bracket - have to bend the end of the bracket to clear the TC.
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  6. TC Install

    TC Install

    BW4406 finnally installed
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  7. Pan

    Pan

    Removed Tank skid plate for re-paint
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  8. Caliper

    Caliper

    Rebuilding Caliper - Painted Semi-Gloss Black - Rustoleum - using HVLP paint gun
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  9. Pan 1

    Pan 1

    Gas Tank Skid Plate Painted and Installed - Used Semi-Gloss Black - Rustoleum - Sprayed on using HVLP paint gun - no reduction
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  10. Dowel Pin Made

    Dowel Pin Made

    For BW4406 swap
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  11. BW 4406 swap - Stick Mockup

    BW 4406 swap - Stick Mockup

    Stick mockup next to center console
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  12. Stick placement while Seated - BW4406 swap

    Stick placement while Seated - BW4406 swap

    Transfer case Stick Mockup placement relative to sitting in Ex
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  13. BW4406 Swap - Stick Position - Base Mockup

    BW4406 Swap - Stick Position - Base Mockup

    Base mock up prior to floor fabrication - Using floor mount housing from F150
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  14. Ford 4R70W Transmission tailshaft housing

    Ford 4R70W Transmission tailshaft housing

    Inside rear 4R70W transmission tailshaft housing; 1997 V8 AWD -
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