Now correct me if I'm wrong here, but weren't the 2WD versions non EAT? That would require a custom shifter wouldn't it? Also I didn't consider the 2WD version purely cause of how hard they are to come by in decent condition. Those are ooooold suckers(early 90s, that about 20 years now).

I'd be curious if you can measure the 5 speed without the backend and compare that as well? Also would you happen to know if you can even turn a 4EAT into a 2WD? Surely ANYTHING is possible, I mean within reasonable means. Basically would it be easier/cheaper to get a 2WD trans, take it to andrewtech and have them beef it up vs converting the 4EAT into 2WD?

Skullnbones:

Bottom is the 2wd trans. Top is an automatic(not sure which one), 2nd is a 5 speed, 3rd is another automatic(again don't know which one).