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I promise I'll turn this into a proper build thread with good pics and a coherent post with part numbers once I figure this all out. I'm sure there are others that might want to do a LDS/Fuller six speed swap out there. I came to a major realization today. The FSO6406a isn't available with an...

My trans just says 3053, no "a" or "b", and it's an English one. Whatever the gearing is, 5th with the transfercase in low gets me to the exact same speed as third in high, so the gap is huge no matter what. My last two trucks weren't nearly so bad.

The engines must be offset towards the passenger side in the 5 tons. Firewall clearance will become an issue too if I use the LDS housing. I picked up a Fuller FS5306 core yesterday and have a big pile of gears, bearings, and synchros to order, but when I'm done, it will basically be a...

The six speed is happening. The 3 to 4 gap is the most annoying thing about a deuce, and my 3053 is rusty inside and under rated for an LDS anyway. There's no flat roads anywhere near me. I'm either climbing grades on the highway, or on the trails. It seems like the only gear I actually need...

The LDS bellhousing has the SAE#2 pattern that I want long term, but its mounts are laid out completely different for the 5 ton application. The LDT housing without the adapter is closer to SAE #1, but with an oddball pattern. It would be nice to use the LDT bell and stock mounts, but I'd have...

I searched like crazy but just can't find anyone else that's done this and would appreciate thoughts/rational second opinions. I just got a LDS and am swapping it into my M36a2 chassis with a short bus body on it. I want to upgrade to an Eaton FSO8406 and T1138 tcase asap, and will have the...