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Old 08-20-2009, 09:01 PM
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What kinda of job is it to switch from an auto a518 to a 5 speed? Both tranny's 2wd, convertering my 93'. Getting an 89' Cummins reg cab with everthing but motor for $500, so have all the parts on the 89 to put onto my 93. Is it a couple week ordeal, something I can do myself at my buddy's shop?

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Old 08-20-2009, 09:15 PM
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You have a 2wd auto, so you have the small tranny hump. All 5spds had the larger hump, so plan on to modify that.

As long as you have a donor truck, it shouldn't be to hard. I would suggest rebuilding the 'Rag before you put it in your truck. Especially since you don't know how it was maintained or anything. Thats just me though.
 
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Old 08-20-2009, 09:22 PM
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it wasn't abused to much i know the guy, he's the guy I bought my wheels and tires from and is a well know person in the 4wd industry as he builds the biggest and baddest mud trucks and has a hell of a shop. I can't remember how many miles, but I do plan on getting a upgraded clutch and that good stuff while its out.
 
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i have always wanted to do the same swap but to a nv4500 though, as i heard many good things about them. hopefully this summer i can find one and have it finished in about 2 weeks.
 
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