Taking the 4406 plunge.

[Jeff213]

I found a 4406 manual shift 1998 for $220 with free shipping on ebay so I decided what the hell. I emailed the guy who was selling it and he didn't have any of the shifter parts anymore, so I couldn't get those from him.

Is this the correct shift linkage for my truck? is there anything wrong with the dorman shift linkage?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transfer-Case-Control-Lever-fits-1996-2004-Ford-F-150-F-250-Lobo-DORMAN-/331513039146?hash=item4d2fb7892a:g:K5MAAOSwT6pVp8gb&vxp=mtr

Also, I was looking at the swap thread, and it lists a u-joint from autozone that is no longer a valid part number. Does anyone have a new part number for one that will work?

 

[SWIGIN]

That looks right to me.

I used a first gen EX front drive shaft with the double cardan and it just bolted on, no funky u joint.




EDIT...... It bolted on once I got the #627 (I think that's the number) yoke.

 

[MAS Tequila]

That's the upper linkage that connect to the shiver.

You will still need the lower linkage.

That will go from the pictured piece back to the t-case.

Good Luck

MT

 

[delexploder]

Moog 353 is the u joint

 

[Jeff213]

so with the moog 353 i can use the expedition and f150 drive shafts?

 

[SWIGIN]

so with the moog 353 i can use the expedition and f150 drive shafts?

I couldn't with the stock front axle. They were too long.....

 

[delexploder]

That's for the front , I had to shorten the front a little by pulling it apart at the slip joint and taking about 3/4 in off each side ,

 

[Ryan87LX]

I couldn't with the stock front axle. They were too long.....

Wait... the stock F150 driveshaft didn't fit as has been previously reported?

I'm about to start my swap too.

 

[Jeff213]

Ok, does anyone know the spacing between the holes on the lower shift linkage? I will just make my own, I have a drill press.

I might also make the shifter myself if someone can get me the approximate dimensions... I can just bend some rod with a conduit bender.

 

[SWIGIN]

Wait... the stock F150 driveshaft didn't fit as has been previously reported?

I'm about to start my swap too.

Correct, it is too long like I said. See my first post for one that fits with the addition of a yoke.

Or you can shorten the F150 DS but you only get a single ujoint at each end. I will only run a double cardan so the F150 DS was not for me.

 

[SWIGIN]

In order from the top.

First gen EX
Second Gen EX
F150
Rear Expedition

 

[vroomzoomboom]

if anyone wants a d/c front drive shaft, and you are not lifted, i know of one thats not being used. its a rear drive shaft from a 95/96 sport. all the u joints are new, and it is cut to fit. i can ask what he wants for it.

 

[Jeff213]

Ok, I remember reading somewhere about upgrading the transmission mounts when you do the 4406 swap but now I can't find any info about this upgrade. What would be good upgraded tranny mounts to get?

 

[vroomzoomboom]

i did that. you get a poly mount from a 93 5L mustang with a auto. you will have to cut your cross member down as well because the mustang mount is taller

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2893889&postcount=378

 

[Jeff213]

Thank you, just ordered the mount. I will weld some plate just like you did.

 

[SWIGIN]

I often wondered about using an earlier Mustang tranny mount since they were lower and should bolt up to our trannys.

http://www.prothanesuspensionparts.com/61605

I like this one.
http://www.prothanesuspensionparts.com/4.1136

They say they fit a ton of cars but one is 65-73 Mustang which mean c-4, c-6 and maybe fmx, I'm not too familiar with the earlier trannys exept for the c-4 and c-6.

The C-6 in my 79 bronco has a tranny mount that looks to be the same as my 94 Mustang AOD-E.

This tells me that Ford didn't change the bolt pattern or style for the trans bolt on the mounts for decades.

 

[Jeff213]

My 4406 came today, one of the small studs next to the shift lever on the t-case is bent, will this be an issue? I can probably bend it back, the shift sensor is also smashed, but i can just solder wires onto it and i think it will still work.

 

[Jeff213]

4406 is in, rear driveshaft is in, gas tank is back up. The U-Joint on the front driveshaft I got is so rusted I am having trouble getting it out. It is soaking in pb-blaster over night. I have a few pics of my explorer coming too, as soon as I upload them.

 

[mounty71]

Did you figure out how long that other linkage part needs to be? I think I recall reading 6.5" or so but want to confirm since I will soon be making my own myself too.

 

[Jeff213]

I got lazy and bought all the linkage parts, I've been working overtime for a month and have another month of overtime starting monday. Got a nice little break this week and got some work done on my truck.