As of 11/28/09, we got the A4LD on the ground and all associated hardware from the automatic removed.
The Transfer case from the A4LD mounted right up to the FM145 like it was meant to go there.
Replaced the slave cylinder as well.
Ranger Dave was on the money regarding the drive shafts. I am going to pull the front off the donor truck this week and machine a spacer to make up the 3 inch difference on the rear shaft. I'll post a pic and dimensions if any one is interested when it's done.
I'm going to try to swap the pedal assemblys without pulling the cast aluminum bracket. It looks like I can remove the E-clip and slide the pedals in. The new shift lever assembly was a chore to locate but I did find one and should have it tomorrow.
I was pleased to find out that the 86 tank sending unit will fit the 85 tank and, with a few modifications, will work just fine. I'll finish the tank this weekend and have it installed next week as well as the low pressure electric fuel pump and all new fuel lines.
Mounted my 235/75/15 recaps and decided they're too big for my taste.
I don't want to lift the truck so I'll go down to 215/75/15 tires and see what happens.
It was harder than I'd expected. Had to pull the brake booster and drop the steering column so the aluminum bracket would rotate enough to get the clutch pedal started. Got that done and tightened the steering shaft while I was there. I still need to put the instrument cluster back in.