i have a 1976 f-100 explorer.. i just took the motor out of her and put her in my 82 f-150.. i want to rebuild this truck, i'm just curious about 2 things... one, what size motor should i put in her, cuz i'm planning on taking it off road alot, *need a mud toy* my usual choice would be either a 302 or 351... but i just want some suggestions here.. and how hard would it be to put a front 4wheel drive unit into her? i've removed the front suspension once.. and that was a PITA... any more difficult or should i let a shop do it? and thanks...

 

Tim, You have three choices that will bolt right up The I6, 302 or 351. You can put a 4X4 suspension under the truck but it will be an undertaking. If you have good sheet metal you might want to find a 4X4 with bad, and switch your good over on it.

John
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ya i've heard this suggestion, but down here in ford country these ford 4x4s are hard to come by and there is no way i'm putting a dodge or CH**y under this thing... aint no way
i'll keep looking tho, but i have found a couple good transfercases and all the suspension for the front, its just rather expensive at the moment.