Differences in 4x4 frames?

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Oct 11, 2011 | 09:24 PM

Aaron-71

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Differences in 4x4 frames?

Hey guys, I've recently found a good rolling chassis for $500. Comes with a 390, 4 speed and it's a 69 (ish he says) 4x4 frame.

I wanted to know if my 78/79 stuff will fit this frame (both my truck and the donor frame are longbox, but my truck is a 2WD)??

So basically I'm asking.. what are the differences between a 69 4x4 frame and a 79 4x4 frame?

Oct 11, 2011 | 09:26 PM

78_f150

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well that older frame is going to have a divorced t-case setup and a low pinion dana 44 front and an older 16 spline dana 60 rear.

i know the older frames were a bit different, but im sure with work and time and probably some cutting and welding anything is possible

Oct 11, 2011 | 09:49 PM

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I assume we're talking about a 3/4 ton chassis here, if so, they're the same from '67-'77.5, all you'll need to do is redrill your bed to accomodate the narrower frame rails.

Oct 11, 2011 | 11:16 PM

Aaron-71

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That's the problem haha. I'm not set to weld at the moment. The garage needs the proper power outlet for my AC/DC arc welder. Been meaning to get that done for a while now... but it just aint happening anytime soon.

Btw, what's the difference between divorsed and married t-cases? I've never owned a 4x4 yet (but I'd love to).

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Originally Posted by montana_highboy

I assume we're talking about a 3/4 ton chassis here, if so, they're the same from '67-'77.5, all you'll need to do is redrill your bed to accomodate the narrower frame rails.

I guess I should have specified that. It's a half-ton chassis. Owner says it's an F150 chassis with a five bolt D60 in the rear. At first I was like D60!!!! YAY! Then I thought... wait.. five-bolt? No.... And he's right. It's a D60 5 bolt. Aint very strong at all, so that will need replacing. Not sure about the front diff though.

Hopefully this doesn't change your answer very much. I was enjoying doing minimal work to the bed to get it to work haha.

Oct 12, 2011 | 11:34 AM

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The difference with the front end is that on the frame you are lookin at the out put on it will be close to the ground where as the 77.5-79 exit at the top and are stronger. But good news is they are interchangeable. I say go for it. The bed is the only thing you need to re-drill to get to fit. everything else should bolt right up. good luck and post pics along the way.