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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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looking for a 4x4 dually

im trying to find an f350 4x4 dually no newer than a 1997 and no older than lets say 1980 but will go older if the truck is in good shape...not picky about it being gas or diesel or if its standard or automatic would prefer the body to be decent and not rusty and be in good running shape (im not looking for a rebuilder) my price range is no more than 3 grand so i know i wont be able to find a powerstroke in that price range lol........ive wanted a 4x4 dually for a very long time so im hoping you guys can help my find one! either inbox me or feel free to call me at 806-567-2882 my name is john thankyou
 
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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You are out of luck, you will have to build one yourself, they didn't make a 4x4 dually pickup until the late 90's. The only thing they made was a chassis/cab 4x4 which came from the factory with a cab and just frame rails in the back. It had dually rearend and the rims front and back, but the rear of the frame is odd ball and a dually pickup bed or any pickup bed won't bolt on.

But it's not too hard to go ahead and buy a 2wd f350 dually pickup, and get the parts from a chassis cab, and put them under a 2wd dually pickup to make it 4wd. A little bit of frame modifications and drilling are required to install the front leaf springs, and then the axle bolts in, and you will need to swap the tranny and transfer case in along with the driveshafts.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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You are out of luck, you will have to build one yourself, they didn't make a 4x4 dually pickup until the late 90's. The only thing they made was a chassis/cab 4x4 which came from the factory with a cab and just frame rails in the back. It had dually rearend and the rims front and back, but the rear of the frame is odd ball and a dually pickup bed or any pickup bed won't bolt on.

But it's not too hard to go ahead and buy a 2wd f350 dually pickup, and get the parts from a chassis cab, and put them under a 2wd dually pickup to make it 4wd. A little bit of frame modifications and drilling are required to install the front leaf springs, and then the axle bolts in, and you will need to swap the tranny and transfer case in along with the driveshafts.
id be perfectly happy with a cab and chassis dually if it had a flatbed... i guess i should have been a little more clear...thankyou
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Good luck spending only 3k on a 4wd 1 ton dually in decent shape. You have to on the HUNT for them. Putting a wanted add out there will get you nothing.
You have to scour craigs list and the like.

You have to be SMART to find deals
 
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