94 2wd needing a trans- sell or fix

[Bruces expo]

Been a while since I've been active on here, Acquired a 94 xlt 2wd with 169K miles 1 owner prior to me with forward slipping/gone for pretty cheap, Have been looking for a transmission for a reasonable price but everyone wants an arm and a leg for a used a4ld, Debating on selling it and have it posted for cheap but not much interest, Deciding if I should grab a 2.3 ranger trans to toss in it and baby it around for a daily, Any thoughts on using the 2.3 trans in the full size explorer ?, All input is welcome and Appreciate and miss this place, I need to get searching on here lol !.

 

[CDW6212R]

How far are you from east TN? I've still got my original 93 Limited trans, which was 4WD. If you are planning to R&R the trans, you might as well find a place to bench build it. That should cost under $500, long ago that could be a $250 deal from some places I knew. My trans still worked, with 112,622 miles on it when I took the truck apart. But at this age they all need rebuilt.

 

[RangerX]

The 2.3 has a different bellhousing bolt pattern and won’t line up.

 

[roscoe 0202]

find a c5 out of an early bronco II have a shop put c4 parts in it it'll work fine for a daily only draw back no overdrive
roscoe

 

[MrQ]

I would just rebuild it yourself. Most rebuild kits are cheap and Glacier has really good rebuild diary on the A4LD...and at this point what have you got to lose?