2005 6.0 2wd to 4wd conversion
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01-06-2013, 10:21 PM
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01-06-2013, 11:23 PM
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jls343, I sweated over that light on the dash also but when I looked at the 4wd wire loom at the salvage yard . . . .I changed my mind 
way too much of a nightmare for a light on the dash and like DieselVol said "you know when its engaged". At first this conversion seems intimidating but with the right donor truck its very doable. I'm very happy with mine. 
way too much of a nightmare for a light on the dash and like DieselVol said "you know when its engaged". At first this conversion seems intimidating but with the right donor truck its very doable. I'm very happy with mine.
#35
01-07-2013, 11:33 AM
Cargo Master
#36
01-07-2013, 11:52 AM
Just finished a conversion on an 06 F550 with an 06 F450 donor truck. The donor only had 7k on it. Everything went together perfectly and spent one day off doing it. So far it seems that the computer isn't having any problems with the ABS. I was lucky enough that the donor truck had manual lockouts. The only thing I don't have figured out is the 4x4 dash indicator. The best I could do at ford was a plug with a pigtail that would plug into the transfer case for the internal switch. Do you all think there is already a bulb in the dash? I would like to avoid tearing the dash apart. Anybody have any suggestions as to how to find the correct wires or if they even exist in a 2 wheel drive wiring harness? Thanks for any help.
#37
01-07-2013, 12:29 PM
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#38
01-07-2013, 12:29 PM
Why would ABS have anything to do with whether the truck is capable of driving all 4 wheels or not? Few 4x4's ever stay in 4x4 for their whole lives. The wheels locking up during braking is not part of the 4x4 picture. All 4 wheels can lock up...
EDIT: Ninja'ed by TexasRebel. What he said.
EDIT: Ninja'ed by TexasRebel. What he said.
#39
01-07-2013, 01:19 PM
Agreed. I actually used one if the sensors off of my 2wd hub because a cab fire burned the end of the wire on the 4wd axle. All bolt on and plug and play. Thanks in advance Texas rebel. I have a hunch that the bulb is in the dash. Even if it was, it wouldn't do me any good without tearing it apart to find the wires.
#40
10-16-2014, 01:01 PM
I got a 05 f250 2wd gonna convert to 4wd. I already got most of the parts and putting them on shouldn't be a problem. But what will I have to do to wire it up. My truck is a lariat and when I remove the part on the dash where the 4x4 switch goes there extra plugs there. Could my truck come pre wired for it already.
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10-16-2014, 01:31 PM
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From what I remember there is a wire that needs to go to the Transmission Control Module or Engine Control Module that tells the trans that its in 4wd. Something about shift points.
Mark was a great help to me answering even the most basic questions and giving me the confidence to keep going. Its been over a year now and despite all the negative posts about doing this conversion it worked out very good for me.
Now the 6.0 and the problems it brings with it is another thread entirely.
Mark was a great help to me answering even the most basic questions and giving me the confidence to keep going. Its been over a year now and despite all the negative posts about doing this conversion it worked out very good for me.
Now the 6.0 and the problems it brings with it is another thread entirely.