Convert auto to manual?

[TxHorns]

I'm trying to find a bronco to buy and there is one I found which is a good price but the guy just put a new c4 transmission in it, and I'd really prefer a manual. Is it very expensive to convert it to manual? Thanks.

 

[Bully Bob]

Hi Tx.., welcome..!

"Is it very expensive to convert it to manual?"

Wellll..., yes-n-no... Like you I prefer a stick shift.

If there was someone local to swap trannies with., that would be great but not likely.

A lot of the parts are avail. used., & most are as good as new.

Also, ALL of the needed parts are avail.

A place to work, the tools, help when needed.., etc. are important as well.

Doing it yourself would likely be $1000-$2000+. Of course, a shop would charge more.

You can view the conversion kits at Bronco Graveyard., Toms Bronco parts., & Wild Horses 4x4 to get & idea what's needed.

HTH

B

 

[TxHorns]

Thanks, that's helpful. Also, why do some people make the conversion? Besides the obvious point of some people prefer automatic, do these run better as auto's, get better mileage, or anything like that?

 

[Bully Bob]

"...do these run better as auto's, get better mileage, or anything like that?"

I noticed the mileage to be less with the auto trannie. I got 8-10 with the auto I had. As with most any veh., a stick will usually get better mileage.

Some folks prefer the auto for rock crawling.

I didn't mind the auto on the hwy...., but while in the dirt., there was nothing to do.. :-"

I even put in a floor shifter that was quickly shiftable.., even that didn't help.

It's just a preference thing.... some folks are totally happy with the automatics.

Mileage doesn't matter much., unless it's a daily driver.

 

[TxHorns]

Thanks for the help. Another question, I found another one which is a 3speed column shift - any idea if these are very expensive to convert, or is it about the same? Thanks.

 

[Bully Bob]

"I found another one which is a 3speed column shift - any idea if these are very expensive to convert, or is it about the same?"

Unclear if you're refering to a transmission (found) or the whole veh...

And, convert to what...?

Taking a guess that you mean the shifter moved to the floor..?

The complete kit is +-$270

 

[TxHorns]

yes, I was unclear but that's what I meant. Thanks. Surprised it's that cheap. Now I just need to see how this thing does on the highway before I pull the trigger...

Thanks for the help.

 

[bigbluebronc]

yes, I was unclear but that's what I meant. Thanks. Surprised it's that cheap. Now I just need to see how this thing does on the highway before I pull the trigger...

Thanks for the help.

I had too dig thru my junk I still have a floor shifter for sale !

BWY