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I think I am going to try to call Rockland Standard Gear to see if their Tranzilla T56 with 4x4 transfer case will work.
Don't attack me I know I am in the wrong forum; 2003 F-150 Fx4 5.4L manual transmission swap
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Maybe. It doesn't say what transfer case it mates too. I'd suggest giving them a call.I found a T56 with a 4x4 system would this work for me?
That doesn't mean shit.
I've built and wheeled 4x4s for 2 decades. But a t56 swapped truck, let alone trying to find one that will mate to your transfer case is rare.
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I will give them a call. Let you know what they say.
Nice language.
Will I guess I will have to find the gem in all the rocks.
Look, complain about the language all you want.
1) you came to a lightning forum asking for 4x4 help. That's your problem.
2) I am not here to sugarcoat shit.
3) Looking to manual swap a very common truck would've probably been an easier ask on a forum for that trucks forum or Facebook groups. There are maybe 3-4 4x4 trucks here that are lightning swapped and 0 of them are manuals. So you are asking for advice from a group that's literally never done the swap.
1) you came to a lightning forum asking for 4x4 help. That's your problem.
2) I am not here to sugarcoat shit.
3) Looking to manual swap a very common truck would've probably been an easier ask on a forum for that trucks forum or Facebook groups. There are maybe 3-4 4x4 trucks here that are lightning swapped and 0 of them are manuals. So you are asking for advice from a group that's literally never done the swap.
RSG's website litteraly says to call them to see what transfer case options will work.
I can personally say if you plan to actually go offroad a well sorted automatic is a much better option. I am not trying to sway you from your love a manual. I have a pile of parts waiting to go in my lightning to manual swap it, and my daughters f100 is 5 speed swapped.
I can personally say if you plan to actually go offroad a well sorted automatic is a much better option. I am not trying to sway you from your love a manual. I have a pile of parts waiting to go in my lightning to manual swap it, and my daughters f100 is 5 speed swapped.
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Freedom of speech. Your words are your words. My words are my words.
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That is literally why I am going to call them. I already said that. I am not a hard core off reader and would like a manual with a Lightning Supercharger on my truck. I know you aren't trying to sway me, you are giving advice that I asked for. You can't offend me unless you try to.
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your above post takes me back to my "find a wrecked gas superduty".suggestion
every part you need less peddles all in one place all one price
you'll have everything in one shot ..including bolts clips ,do dadds and the driveshaft yokes n shafts to make what you'll need
if the superduty parts are good enough for a desiel .. they should be good for a supercharged 5.4... as long as you don't burn up drivetrains , overspeeding things,..doing burnouts.
every part you need less peddles all in one place all one price
you'll have everything in one shot ..including bolts clips ,do dadds and the driveshaft yokes n shafts to make what you'll need
if the superduty parts are good enough for a desiel .. they should be good for a supercharged 5.4... as long as you don't burn up drivetrains , overspeeding things,..doing burnouts.
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I am to scared to pop the clutch so I think IF I can't get this Tranzilla to fit than the ZF will be the only way to go.
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Interested to hear what you find out about the Tranzilla swap. If you end up looking for a solid but cheap ZF check these guys out, https://reman-transmission.com/transmission-codes/?code=ZF6. Way better price than big box stores if you're going with a rebuilt or used option, not sure about performance options. I replaced the 4r100 in my 02 Lightning with one of their units a couple years back and it's been great. I'm all stock though
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Yah I am going to pass on the Tranzilla 4x4. $6,750!!!!!! That is what they quoted me. I love manual transmissions but not that much! Yah I am considering the ZF5 swap but at this point I think I am just going to have to stick with my 4r70w.
Lol I could've told you that. A manual swapped lightning done right is 8-10k.
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A T56 F-150 4x4. If I didn't have 4x4 it would be a lot cheaper.
To properly swap these, with a t56 that will handle the power and weight, you're 8-10k into the swap.
Clutch and flywheel
Trans
Shifter
Hydraulics for the clutch
Driveline
Shifter
Pedals and interior bits.
Would you like to see my spreadsheet? Quote from American performance? Pile of parts I've started accumulating?
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