is this a 4x4
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ok thank for all the impute guys. i think ill just look for a 1994.5-1997 powerstroke 4x4. and im also really hoping that i can find one with a 5 speed. if not i may have to convert an automatic over
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Start with a stick if you can.
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Since you're younger I imagine you might not be willing to travel as far to find what ya want.
Im in a state where salt is used in the winters...so trucks around me are rusty.
Thats why I am willing to travel to places without rust.. (texas, arizona, etc) typically a lot cleaner truck goes for a lot less down there.
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ya i live in iowa so i have the same problem with the salt. and I'm always on craiglist too. i would travel a little ways to find a clean truck but idk about texas.
BuckHammer i would have looked under the front end but i don't have access to the truck its at a local dealer and i found it on line
BuckHammer i would have looked under the front end but i don't have access to the truck its at a local dealer and i found it on line
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ya i live in iowa so i have the same problem with the salt. and I'm always on craiglist too. i would travel a little ways to find a clean truck but idk about texas.
BuckHammer i would have looked under the front end but i don't have access to the truck its at a local dealer and i found it on line
BuckHammer i would have looked under the front end but i don't have access to the truck its at a local dealer and i found it on line
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After doing my 4x4 conversion.....
I would be patient and find the truck you want, with the setup you want, the FIRST time.
Find one with the cab configuration you want, transmission you want, and 4x4. It will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
I would be patient and find the truck you want, with the setup you want, the FIRST time.
Find one with the cab configuration you want, transmission you want, and 4x4. It will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
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That makes sense. I was under the impression that you took the picture. My bad.
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From: Austin, TX
I got my front and rear '05+ axles, suspension, and all brackets for $1200 plus about 4 hours labor.
You should be able to install the axles without spending much more money if you use most of the stock parts from the donor truck. Use all the stock brackets, suspension, etc. Probably want to replace brakes, ball joints, sway bar bushings, etc while it's all out of the truck though.
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From: Southern AZ
Your lucky.
I got my front and rear '05+ axles, suspension, and all brackets for $1200 plus about 4 hours labor.
You should be able to install the axles without spending much more money if you use most of the stock parts from the donor truck. Use all the stock brackets, suspension, etc. Probably want to replace brakes, ball joints, sway bar bushings, etc while it's all out of the truck though.
I got my front and rear '05+ axles, suspension, and all brackets for $1200 plus about 4 hours labor.
You should be able to install the axles without spending much more money if you use most of the stock parts from the donor truck. Use all the stock brackets, suspension, etc. Probably want to replace brakes, ball joints, sway bar bushings, etc while it's all out of the truck though.
the trick is I need a spare 4r100 4x4 tranny and a 271 xfercase...
Once I find those then I can think about swapping.
The other complication is that when I bought the truck (just over a year now iirc) I put new tires on it.
So, I have to find a set of wheels and tires in budget too... and then what do I do about the old set? I spend almost $1K on tires after taxes...
Richard
EDT: on top of that, when I do the swap I want to add in a GV OD....
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From: Monroe City in
Whats the fun in that though.haha