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Thanks for your input and help guys. I've found an F250 for the donor, but need to check it out in person before I do anything.
I had an idea. Could I make my own crossmembers? Get some steel, and make c-channels and bolt them in place of/along with the existing ones?
And just for clarification, there are different mounting spots for 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton TTB right?
I know what caused the frame crack: The box was wrecked, there was a missing bumper bolt, and dual steering stabilizers.
I had an idea. Could I make my own crossmembers? Get some steel, and make c-channels and bolt them in place of/along with the existing ones?
And just for clarification, there are different mounting spots for 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton TTB right?
I know what caused the frame crack: The box was wrecked, there was a missing bumper bolt, and dual steering stabilizers.
Last edited by 4x484150; Jan 24, 2012 at 08:22 PM. Reason: added info
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I am not sure about the TTB mounting spots. I think the TTB is the same on both except one is a D44 and the other should be D50. I know the 3rd members are interchangable, but , I dont know if the actual beams themselves are different. The axle shafts are interchangable also except what you have from the knuckle out will make the difference. IOW the spindles , ball joints, rotors calipers and the like will be different between the two.
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If I'm not mistaken, the pivot brackets on an F250 mount differently than the ones on an F150 or Bronco. We also need to remember that F250 front axles are leaf sprung, so F250+ frames do not have the coil spring towers like an F150 or Bronco. You will need to add these if you wish to retain your D44.
Also, if I'm not mistaken, the majority of F250's came with D44 HD's, which were similar to the D50, but still had their differences. It was the 80-85 F350's that came with D50's, before Ford went back to solid D60's.
Also, if I'm not mistaken, the majority of F250's came with D44 HD's, which were similar to the D50, but still had their differences. It was the 80-85 F350's that came with D50's, before Ford went back to solid D60's.
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My 96 and 97 came with the D50 TTB. I wasnt for sure if all of the F 250's equipped with the TTb were leafs. Both of mine are and are 7.3 DI's, but , I couldnt remember if Ford swapped back and forth on those due to the weight of the diesel motors or not. Supposedly the inverted arch of the front leafs was supposed to help with travel.
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No, as I said before, the f250 is a different animal. Nothing from the f150 suspension will fit. The frame is different, the ttb is different, nothing is swappable. Are the beams the same? No, not even close. Your only option if you get a f250 4x4 is to put your f150 cab on the f250 frame. And the engine/tranny/transfer case will bolt in. That's it.
About making/fabbing crossmembers and mounts. Anything can be done and swapped if you have the time and the skills necessary to do it. But there is really no purpose in re-inventing the wheel. Ford already made the combo that works, all you have to do is find it and bolt it in. There is no purpose in fabricating and installing brackets to put f150 parts onto a f250 frame. Just buy a 2wd or 4wd f150 from 1980-thru 1996, and use that frame. Everything will bolt on.
About making/fabbing crossmembers and mounts. Anything can be done and swapped if you have the time and the skills necessary to do it. But there is really no purpose in re-inventing the wheel. Ford already made the combo that works, all you have to do is find it and bolt it in. There is no purpose in fabricating and installing brackets to put f150 parts onto a f250 frame. Just buy a 2wd or 4wd f150 from 1980-thru 1996, and use that frame. Everything will bolt on.
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Says it comes with all the wiring, but I would need to check that out.
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Good point! Says he wants $800.
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For the rolling chassis, how much could I haggle on it? I'm looking at it tomorrow. Heres the post again. 1986 Ford F250 Parts truck, 6.9L Diesel, 4x4