4X4 4sp to auto swap?????????????

[dragtruck]

Whats involved in swapping a C6 in place of the 4sp and how much diff is the 4X2 C6 from the 4X4 C6? Thanks.

[FORDification]

While I don't have a lot (er...any) experience with 4WD trannies, here's what I can tell you.

There are two basic styles of 4x4 trannies....'married' (transmissions with the transfer case bolted directly to the back of the tranny) and 'divorced' ( the transfer case is separate from the tranny, with a short driveshaft connecting the two).

What engine do you currently have and is your setup 'married' or 'divorced'?

[xxxtina63]

To the best of my knowledge: all F100's and F150's used the married transfer case. All F250's used the divorced t-case untill 1977. 1977-79 switched to the married also. When converting to an automatic, the tail housing is usually replaced with a spacer/adapter and bolted to the transfer case. You can convert a 2wd trans to a 4wd, but you are usually better off to start by finding an automatic/t-case assembly. That way you don't have to worry about converting anything or finding the small necessary parts to make it work.

[xxxtina63]

By the way, if getting an assembly, be sure to get the crossmembers, shifter components, and the driveshafts. Sometimes there is a difference and it will save you money down the road.

[willowbilly3]

But why?