rcarlisle Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 I need a shift boot. This one has holes in it. Too many to duct tape I think. Doesn't appear to be Does that I can find. Trans is a5 spd M5OD-R2 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 My guess is late 80's to 1997 Ford Ranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 I can't tell you what it is, but I can tell you what it isn't. I'd have to lean on Shaun for this one...he's probably right on the Ranger part, but it is not an M5OD-R2 shifter boot (not 1988-1996, at least). You probably do have an M5OD trans, but I believe the Ranger sticks mount to the shifter stubs the same, so I'm sure they could be swapped around. If you get a chance, look at the data tag on the driver's side of your transmission so we can confirm 100% what it is you've got there. I know of at least one guy that swapped a 1997-up F150 M5OD into a Bullnose with a SBF, as they were commonly behind the 3.8V6, which replaced the inline 300 in 1997. M5OD-R2 Shifter boot from 1988-1996, possibly even later: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 I can't tell you what it is, but I can tell you what it isn't. I'd have to lean on Shaun for this one...he's probably right on the Ranger part, but it is not an M5OD-R2 shifter boot (not 1988-1996, at least). You probably do have an M5OD trans, but I believe the Ranger sticks mount to the shifter stubs the same, so I'm sure they could be swapped around. If you get a chance, look at the data tag on the driver's side of your transmission so we can confirm 100% what it is you've got there. I know of at least one guy that swapped a 1997-up F150 M5OD into a Bullnose with a SBF, as they were commonly behind the 3.8V6, which replaced the inline 300 in 1997. M5OD-R2 Shifter boot from 1988-1996, possibly even later: Thanks. After a pretty intense search this morning, i ordered the F150 boot, hoping it will work, but not feeling certain the height will be right. I can't find a listing for a Ranger boot that looks like this. I kinda wish I could find a chrome aftermarket shifter shaft, knob, and boot that look less industrial. Photo is the base at floor. I can't seem to find the tag on the trans or rear, dang it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Thanks. After a pretty intense search this morning, i ordered the F150 boot, hoping it will work, but not feeling certain the height will be right. I can't find a listing for a Ranger boot that looks like this. I kinda wish I could find a chrome aftermarket shifter shaft, knob, and boot that look less industrial. Photo is the base at floor. I can't seem to find the tag on the trans or rear, dang it. Right. Whoever installed the 5spd did not install an M5OD-R2 tunnel cover either...looks like they just cut the floor. That bolt where the shifter attaches is supposed to be a bit below the sheet metal. I assume that is why they did not install the 5spd shifter boot...it is too short without the 5spd tunnel cover. The taller Ranger boot was probably swapped in as an after thought. If the tag is still on your trans, here is where it will be...see the white tag on the left hand side, almost in the middle? Up close the M5OD-R2 tag will look like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Right. Whoever installed the 5spd did not install an M5OD-R2 tunnel cover either...looks like they just cut the floor. That bolt where the shifter attaches is supposed to be a bit below the sheet metal. I assume that is why they did not install the 5spd shifter boot...it is too short without the 5spd tunnel cover. The taller Ranger boot was probably swapped in as an after thought. If the tag is still on your trans, here is where it will be...see the white tag on the left hand side, almost in the middle? Up close the M5OD-R2 tag will look like this: I'm about 75% sure this boot is for the M5OD-R1, which is what the Rangers have. On the M5OD Rangers, the actual lever itself is not visible. All you see is the boot, and the knob. Since I can see the lever on the initial post, that's definitely an M5OD-R2 shift lever, with an M5OD-R1 boot. Ranger Interior: You probably do have an M5OD trans, but I believe the Ranger sticks mount to the shifter stubs the same, so I'm sure they could be swapped around. They aren't swappable. On the early M5OD-R2 in the F-Series, the retaining bolt is at the front of the shift lever. On the later (97+) M5OD-R2 the bolt is on the driver side. On the 88-97 M5OD-R1 in the Ranger, the bolt is on the passenger side of the lever. And then on 1998-2011 M5OD-R1, the bolt is at the back of the lever. I haven't compared the stubs, but I would imagine the stub is longer on the F150 than a Ranger, so you probably can't swap them around either, although I am not 100% sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 Right. Whoever installed the 5spd did not install an M5OD-R2 tunnel cover either...looks like they just cut the floor. That bolt where the shifter attaches is supposed to be a bit below the sheet metal. I assume that is why they did not install the 5spd shifter boot...it is too short without the 5spd tunnel cover. The taller Ranger boot was probably swapped in as an after thought. If the tag is still on your trans, here is where it will be...see the white tag on the left hand side, almost in the middle? http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n96457/IMG_4130.jpg Up close the M5OD-R2 tag will look like this: http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n96457/IMG_4123.jpg Right. And the trans is painted dark blue. That's likely why I can't find the tag. I'll look some more to see if I can find it and maybe wipe it with lacquer thinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 I'm about 75% sure this boot is for the M5OD-R1, which is what the Rangers have. On the M5OD Rangers, the actual lever itself is not visible. All you see is the boot, and the knob. Since I can see the lever on the initial post, that's definitely an M5OD-R2 shift lever, with an M5OD-R1 boot. Ranger Interior: http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n96458/1992-ford-ranger-stx4x45-speedshort-bed1-owner-2.jpg You probably do have an M5OD trans, but I believe the Ranger sticks mount to the shifter stubs the same, so I'm sure they could be swapped around. They aren't swappable. On the early M5OD-R2 in the F-Series, the retaining bolt is at the front of the shift lever. On the later (97+) M5OD-R2 the bolt is on the driver side. On the 88-97 M5OD-R1 in the Ranger, the bolt is on the passenger side of the lever. And then on 1998-2011 M5OD-R1, the bolt is at the back of the lever. I haven't compared the stubs, but I would imagine the stub is longer on the F150 than a Ranger, so you probably can't swap them around either, although I am not 100% sure. So this should be the right M5OD-R2? I hope so. Here's a couple photos. Tag is painted over. Will it wipe the printing if I try to clean the tag with lacquer thinner? Was there a difference in the floor humps for this trans? Just wondering why it's higher. If I'm understanding correctly Trans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 Right. Whoever installed the 5spd did not install an M5OD-R2 tunnel cover either...looks like they just cut the floor. That bolt where the shifter attaches is supposed to be a bit below the sheet metal. I assume that is why they did not install the 5spd shifter boot...it is too short without the 5spd tunnel cover. The taller Ranger boot was probably swapped in as an after thought. If the tag is still on your trans, here is where it will be...see the white tag on the left hand side, almost in the middle? Up close the M5OD-R2 tag will look like this: And yes, hole in floor covered with square piece of aluminum. Boot riveted to bottom of aluminum. Plate screwed to floor. Everything works great. And smoothly. Thinking about just getting a Crown Royal big bag and cutting the bottom out to slide over it all. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 So this should be the right M5OD-R2? I hope so. Here's a couple photos. Tag is painted over. Will it wipe the printing if I try to clean the tag with lacquer thinner? Was there a difference in the floor humps for this trans? Just wondering why it's higher. If I'm understanding correctly I don't know about the lacquer thinner, but it would probably ruin the tag. It doesn't really matter at this point...it is obviously an M5OD-R2. The tag helps identify what year it is, and what rear diff the speedo cable drive was geared for (by 1988 when the M5OD-R2 was introduced, the F150 usually had a 3.08 or 3.55 rear diff). The M5OD was basically the same from 1988-1996. In 1992 the speedo cable drive went away...so if you have a working cable speedometer, then that trans is definitely a 1988-1991 unit, which narrows it way down. The reverse gear ratio changed at some point between 1988-1996, and something was upgraded in 1995 or 1996...the shift forks went from aluminum to cast iron or something like that. The floor hump/tunnel cover for the M5OD-R2 was a couple inches higher than the 1980-1986 manual trans tunnels covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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