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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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F150 supercab frame

Are the f150 & f250 supercab frames the same?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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Yea they are the same
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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Thanks. I have a spare cab from a super cab that I can use to help Mach up my bronco frame that I want to stretch to put under my f150 super cab shortbed.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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Are they both 2WD or 4WD?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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Both of the supercabs are 2wd. One is long bed the other is short.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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Ah I see and the only difference that I know of between 4x4 models and 2WD are crossmembers
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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The cross members and the steering box locations are different. I am going through every scenario I can think of on how to convert my 78 f150 sc shortbed 4x2 to a 4x4. Luck for me I have a spare parts to help figure out wich will best. All opinions are welcomed
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 12:29 AM
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and 2wd have coils up front, 4wd have leaf.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 08:09 AM
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4wd half tons are coil
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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79 150 4x4 is the same as the 79 bronco i believe . My bronco had coil springs and 4 shocks in front , steering box on out side of frame rail . I wish i had it back , dumbest thing i ever did was to trade it for a crappy 92 ranger 4x4 .
 
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From what I have learned on here, F150 Supercab 4x4's have leaf springs in the front. Only the regular cab F150 4x4's have the coils. Well, and the Broncos and F100s
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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I see that now. I appreciate you pointing that out for me. It makes sense. Since the f150 supercabs are on f250 frames. I think I am going to still use the coils since it does give a better ride. This truck will be used in the future to tow my Toy around to go 4 wheeling
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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yeah, all scab 4x4's are leaf.
 
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If you go with coils then be prepared to either stretch the radius arms,buy a longer set or do so fab work to the frame. Where the radius arm mount should bolt up the frame curves different than a stock 150 4wd. There is nothing where the front bolt holes should be for the mounts.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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But the super cab is on a f250 frame. Will that make a difference?
 
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