4wd conversion.
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4wd conversion.
Has anyone here ever converted a 2wd F350 into a 4wd? Was it as big a PIA as it sounds like it's gonna be or was it not that bad? Getting the parts and suspension is a bit pricy but it's a nice truck. 2WD dually can ge stuck on wet grass. The truck is worthless off road at all.
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So far I've spent no more than what the parts truck costs and I can make my money back easily from the parts truck, so in a sence... It's free?
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I agree with Duct Tape. There is just something about doing a transformation on your own truck. Then you know your vehicle better and have something your proud of. I have a 93 F350 Dually that I plan on converting to 4wd and SRW.
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X3 with duct tape. you would kick your self time and time again for selling it and not converting it. It aint even really that bad of a job, just time consuming.
I say go for it
I say go for it
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The best part is, if you have a basic knowledge of what needs to be done, and how its all constructed, your golden. And of coarse tools for the job.
On another note if you do the conversion, you know how its put together first hand and if somethin breaks, it will be much easier to diagnose versus just selling your baby for a 4x4 and not ever touching it. The easy way is dumb anyway, live a little and do the swap!
On another note if you do the conversion, you know how its put together first hand and if somethin breaks, it will be much easier to diagnose versus just selling your baby for a 4x4 and not ever touching it. The easy way is dumb anyway, live a little and do the swap!
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The biggest deal I see is the difference in front suspension. The 2wd has coil springs up front while the 4x4 has leaf springs. You either mount leaf springs to your frame or modify the front diff for coil springs and radius arms. 
It's a lot of work but it's doable.
I'd love to convert my 91 F-Super Duty to 4wd but finding a 10 lug front is a little difficult.
It's a lot of work but it's doable.I'd love to convert my 91 F-Super Duty to 4wd but finding a 10 lug front is a little difficult.
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Just hang some leaf springs. anchored in the front, shackle in the back. Then you will be set. its not really that hard at all.
when you get it done go out and give it heck. It will make all the work worth it.
when you get it done go out and give it heck. It will make all the work worth it.
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From: Colorado Springs CO
I'm still gonna stick with my original answer-sell it and buy a 4x4. It's major surgery to switch from a coil front end to leafs-I'm not sure that the frames are even the same. I'd rather have a truck that came as a 4x4 from the factory than something cobbled together that'll never drive right.
One other option to consider-a 2WD dually with a locker in thr rear, some weight for traction, and some decent tires would probably go pretty well.
One other option to consider-a 2WD dually with a locker in thr rear, some weight for traction, and some decent tires would probably go pretty well.
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