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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:47 AM
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is it possible?

so, i have a 71 f250 w/ the automatic 3 speed and in line 6, its 2wd (unfortunately) and its a step-side. Ive had the truck for a few years and have brought a little bit of life back into her. but the fact that shes not 4x4 is really not OK with me. now, my question is this, do the body bolts on a 80s bronco line up with the ones on my truck? if so, could i just swap my body onto a bronco 4x4 frame? i could easily spend the money on a lift, new motor, new trans and everything for the 71 frame, but, i feel like this will be a less expensive way to go. I love the body of my truck, but the internals and everything arn't my favorite, i need something with a little more clearance, and a little more *****. what do you guys think?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 07:06 AM
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Waste of time and money...buy a Bronco or swap your truck for one.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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pull out you tape measure and compare , if you want it bad enough you can make it happen ,if you have the tools and skills .
 
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