4x4 conversion
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
4x4 conversion
Im new here, as I have just recently gotten a Ford pickup. I got it from my grandpa in AK. The truck is an 89 f250 and its a diesel.
Im sure this question has been beat to death, but i couldnt find a definite answer: is a 4x4 conversion on this truck all bolt on? or will it require fab work... most would say that it isnt worth the work but this truck is kinda sentimental to me and i want to keep it. any info helps, thanks
Im sure this question has been beat to death, but i couldnt find a definite answer: is a 4x4 conversion on this truck all bolt on? or will it require fab work... most would say that it isnt worth the work but this truck is kinda sentimental to me and i want to keep it. any info helps, thanks
Logistics Pro
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 3,507
Likes: 121
From: Oregon
Best way to do it is to buy a donor 4x4 f250 of similar year, engine and transmission. Also good if you get one in the same setup, as in regular cab longbed ect. If you get that, it will be basically a strait bolt in job. Just transfer over the front end, transmission, transfercase and driveshafts.
i ain't rite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 65,448
Likes: 5,518
From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
it is not a "bolt in" deal. your 2wheel drive has coil springs, the 4 wheel drive uses leaf springs. you will have to fabricate spring hangers and beef up the front frame section.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
2fifty
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Aug 22, 2021 08:43 AM
Michael Durant
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Dec 21, 2018 02:20 PM
MrJessimo
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
7
Sep 29, 2011 09:25 PM
kjgibson2
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
20
Mar 9, 2011 09:59 AM
