Transmission swap

[Exploring XLT]

I have a 1993 Explorer, 4x4, auto transmission. Today my transmission blew, was wondering whether I should put another a4ld in, or if there was a practical swap that I could do. 250k on the Explorer, I was quoted $1250 (cdn) for rebuilt beefed up a4ld, is ther another trani that I could consider?

 

[Travisfab]

I have a tranny with an estimated 70K that i will sell you. Pulled it from a truck with a blown head gasket.

 

[Mbrooks420]

Unfortunately, there’s not really a good automatic alternative. 5 speeds will directly bolt in, but you’d need all the other stuff, clutch, pressure plate, brake/clutch combo. 1250 doesn’t seem like a bad price.

 

[Exploring XLT]

Ok, I have a broken arm right now so should be fun.

 

[Exploring XLT]

Are there any threads on pulling/installing the transmission? I couldn't find any searching.

 

[imp]

I have a 1993 Explorer, 4x4, auto transmission. Today my transmission blew, was wondering whether I should put another a4ld in, or if there was a practical swap that I could do. 250k on the Explorer, I was quoted $1250 (cdn) for rebuilt beefed up a4ld, is ther another trani that I could consider?

@Exploring XLT
In 1990, the A4LD was partially electronic and used a governor along with an unusual torque converter clutch system. Later, this was changed, I believe, to all-electronic, in 1995 models. This was then called the 4R44E, which was a light-duty transmission, and offered as the 4R55E as a heavy-duty unit.

The similarities to A4LD suggest the possibility that with a bit of electronic savvy, one of those might be substituted for your A4LD. Further info I cannot provide, sorry. imp

 

[Josh P]

The 4R55E or 5R55E could be swapped in and controlled with a standalone controller. A manual trans swap isn't that bad, it has been documented with several write ups.

 

[Exploring XLT]

Just got my Explorer back, they replaced all the clutches, new stronger od gear, new hd brazed torque converter, and transgo kit.