2x4 to 4X4 conversion
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That's very true but, sometimes half the fun of owning something is knowing you built it.
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Ya the 9 inch is the original ford 1/2 ton rear end and a much better one then the 8.8. Ford has always been really good about, that if it's not broke don't fix it, but they mist the boat on the 8.8, they would have been better off to stay with the 9 inch. But to tell you the truth, I'm not wanting to rain on you parade, haveing built several high riders and infact I'm in the middle of a major restoration and high ride build right now. If you want a everyday driver with a slite lift. You will be $$$$$$$$ ahead to sell or trade the 2X4 and buy a 4X4 ready to go.
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and it is a lot more fun to build it but i honestly haven't made my mind up even though id much rather build it my self. as my old man always says "better the devil you know than the devil you dont"
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O ya, definitely more fun to build and I'm no way one to talk haveing done a few of them my self over the years. But I built because I was building something that you couldn't buy. But every one needs a project and if thats what you want to do, go for it. 
If ya get stumped or have a question just drop me a line, I'll help ya if I can.
If ya get stumped or have a question just drop me a line, I'll help ya if I can.
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From: Moore, OK
Carfreak, you aren't the only one doing a conversion. I'm going to convert my 83 F-150 to a 4X4 and a manual ZF transmission. I'm keeping the original 300 that I rebuilt about 50k ago. I'm going to mod the engine the rest of the way (already have the cam and bored 0.040 over) with intake, carb, EFI exhaust, recurve on the DSII, and probably a P&P on the head.
The reason I'm doing the conversion is that I used to have a 1969 F-250 and a 1982 Bronco and I miss both of those trucks. So, I'm converting the 83 that has been in the family forever. I'll have a Frankentruck, and that's what she'll be called, but at least I'll know the history and it will be the exact truck I want.
Do what you want to do, no matter what the headaches may be, and you'll be happy in the end. That's what I say.
The reason I'm doing the conversion is that I used to have a 1969 F-250 and a 1982 Bronco and I miss both of those trucks. So, I'm converting the 83 that has been in the family forever. I'll have a Frankentruck, and that's what she'll be called, but at least I'll know the history and it will be the exact truck I want.
Do what you want to do, no matter what the headaches may be, and you'll be happy in the end. That's what I say.
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