Questions about 4x4 C5 trans

[Viperwolf1]

Does anyone know anything about the trans output shaft and transfer case adapter used in mid-80's 4x4 rangers and bronco II with the C5? I've found that the output shaft is only about 1" longer than the C4 4x4 shaft but don't know if the splines are the same. If they are is there any reason it couldn't be cut and used in a C4? I was also wondering about the C5 adapter. Which transfer cases would be a bolt-on? I know it does not have the same cross member mounting ears as the bronco adapter.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Can't use it because it only has 25 splines.
The adaptor, oddball 5 bolt pattern. Only thing that works is the stock Ranger/BroncoII/V6 Explorer transfer cases. You can do an Atlas, but why?

 

[Viperwolf1]

Thanks. I was looking for a cheap C4 4x4 shaft and then got to thinking about the differences in the adapters.

 

[garberz]

Thanks. I was looking for a cheap C4 4x4 shaft and then got to thinking about the differences in the adapters.

Is yours apart, or are you working on something else?

 

[Viperwolf1]

I got my hands on a cheap C4 and was thinking of building a bronco spare.

 

[garberz]

I got my hands on a cheap C4 and was thinking of building a bronco spare.

That would be nice to have on the shelf. I have a stock manual trans for a spare. (doorstop) I mostly move it around the garage, because it's always in the way.

 

[scsm76]

These guys sell the C4 4wd output for $179, not cheap , but better than buying a whole adapter. (scroll down near the bottom of the linked page)

 

[mr.n]

I've seen used shafts for $99-150.

I've an adapter housing in the for sale section.
- would trade for a AA short shaft... (thus why I don't need it as a spare ;D )

 

[av bronco]

From what ive read the C5 has a better oiling system then the C4, and most of the internals are the same, except the valve body and torque converter.

 

[mr.n]

From what ive read the C5 has a better oiling system then the C4, and most of the internals are the same, except the valve body and torque converter.

Yep, I'm looking for a C5 housing for my next C4 build.

A couple mods and that C5 is a nice C4.

 

[Viperwolf1]

From what ive read the C5 has a better oiling system then the C4, and most of the internals are the same, except the valve body and torque converter.

True but a C4 case can also be modified to C5 case oiling easily.