X6StringerX
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Ok, I've been reading a ton of threads here for the last hour or two and I'm a little confused.
I have a '98 5.0 AWD X. I want to do the manual t-case swap, but I'm reading about a lot of potential complications.
Apparantly the speed sensors are different on the '96-'97 AWD t-cases as compared to the '98-up t-cases. What manual t-case do I need to get to have a compatible speed sensor? BW1345? BW4406? Maybe its my sleepiness kicking in, but I can't seem to find any straight answers.
Since this will be a manual t-case swap, I can keep my stock gas tank, correct? If I have this right, I just need to grind/file the two tabs off the top of the t-case and "modify" the gas tank bracket.
Sound good so far?
Next complication... I read something about having to remove my center console unless I have a body lift. Does that mean permenantly? If so, WTF?!
Next... I read something about having to disconnect a harness that, in turn, disables my rear speakers. What does installing a manual t-case have to do with my speakers?
To sum it up:
I need a manual t-case that will be compatible with my speedo.('97/'98 F150?)
A front drive shaft from a 4.6/5.4 F150.(what years?)
A rear drive shaft from a 4.6/5.4 Expedition/Navigator.(what years?)
Am I missing anything?
EDIT:
It would be great if someone that had knowledge on this could condense all of this information starting with a "parts needed" list and then a "how-to install" section including making the dash lights work all into one thread and make it a sticky. None of the current swap threads seem to have all of the information and what information they do have is spread out over 7+ pages. It makes it really hard to find the answers you're looking for.
I promise, if/when I get all of my parts and start on this job, I will take detailed pictures and do a write-up.
I have a '98 5.0 AWD X. I want to do the manual t-case swap, but I'm reading about a lot of potential complications.
Apparantly the speed sensors are different on the '96-'97 AWD t-cases as compared to the '98-up t-cases. What manual t-case do I need to get to have a compatible speed sensor? BW1345? BW4406? Maybe its my sleepiness kicking in, but I can't seem to find any straight answers.
Since this will be a manual t-case swap, I can keep my stock gas tank, correct? If I have this right, I just need to grind/file the two tabs off the top of the t-case and "modify" the gas tank bracket.
Sound good so far?
Next complication... I read something about having to remove my center console unless I have a body lift. Does that mean permenantly? If so, WTF?!
Next... I read something about having to disconnect a harness that, in turn, disables my rear speakers. What does installing a manual t-case have to do with my speakers?
To sum it up:
I need a manual t-case that will be compatible with my speedo.('97/'98 F150?)
A front drive shaft from a 4.6/5.4 F150.(what years?)
A rear drive shaft from a 4.6/5.4 Expedition/Navigator.(what years?)
Am I missing anything?
EDIT:
It would be great if someone that had knowledge on this could condense all of this information starting with a "parts needed" list and then a "how-to install" section including making the dash lights work all into one thread and make it a sticky. None of the current swap threads seem to have all of the information and what information they do have is spread out over 7+ pages. It makes it really hard to find the answers you're looking for.
I promise, if/when I get all of my parts and start on this job, I will take detailed pictures and do a write-up.