86 b2 2.9 to a 4L swap

[kaytor692]

ok soo ive read on here that the 4L is a direct bolt in to my 86 2.9 will the 4L bolt up to my 5speed trans? also would i have to change the whole wiring harness or would the 2.9 harness work and what else would i need for the swap? i was thinkin of trying to find a early 90's explorer for the 4L and my the 8.8 rear diff also is the 8.8 a direct bolt in ?

[Mud Addict]

8.8 is not a direct swap. You need to cut-off and flip leaf springs mounts and install shock mounts.
Dunno anything about the 4.0 swap.

[CarsonChris]

I've been told you direct bolt the tranny but the wiring harnesses are different plus you need the new computer stuff and dash from the donor vehicle.

[kaytor692]

hmmm you have to use the dash to how come?