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I have the 2wd 76 f100 with a 302. I've been looking at the conversion threads ,but none really say what had to be changed. I have a buddy with the stock dana and all the other goodies for it. They came of his before he turned it into a mud truck. I was just wondering what i would have to change to mount it. I already know i have to change the crossmember. What about coil buckets?
I have the 2wd 76 f100 with a 302. I've been looking at the conversion threads ,but none really say what had to be changed. I have a buddy with the stock dana and all the other goodies for it. They came of his before he turned it into a mud truck. I was just wondering what i would have to change to mount it. I already know i have to change the crossmember. What about coil buckets?
Front axle, t-case, fab up a link suspension, and work out the steering. Realistically, if ur asking then it's prolly beyond your capabilities and resources. Better to buy a 4wd to start and be further along. Oh, add a rear sump pan and pick up to the list...and two driveshafts. Mo money, mo money, mo money!
Something with the cross members too if I remember correctly. 4x4 conversions aren't worth it at all IMO. Just buy a 4x4 if ya want one...you'll be money ahead by taking that route.
Something with the cross members too if I remember correctly. 4x4 conversions aren't worth it at all IMO. Just buy a 4x4 if ya want one...you'll be money ahead by taking that route.
Front axle pumpkin will contact the front x-member of a 2wd frame...unless it has about a six-inch lift.
I would buy a newer 4x4 drive truck. I eventually am for a dailey driver. But my granddad gave it to me and he is now seeing the truck that he never had. It was crushed by a tornado when i got it and now body wise it is about perfect. It's not out of my capabilitys to do it. I already knew about steering,moving the crossmember, transfer case, and drive shafts. I was wondering about how to mount the track bar and all. Should i stick with the c4 and get a adapter or should i get a c6 or a old 4-5 speed?
Front axle, t-case, fab up a link suspension, and work out the steering. Realistically, if ur asking then it's prolly beyond your capabilities and resources. Better to buy a 4wd to start and be further along. Oh, add a rear sump pan and pick up to the list...and two driveshafts. Mo money, mo money, mo money!
A yeah, this seems to the general consensus, if you gotta ask what you need, its probably not a good idea.........Either buy a 4x4 thats built the way you like it, or swap your bed and cab onto a 4x4 chassis, thats manageable.....
I'm not worried about the parts. I can get the whole front end for under 500$. I'm going to have to get a new transmission anyway in the next few thousands miles. So I'm not worried about the parts. Just how to mount it up.
x2 definitely, buy a 4x4 if you want one don't waste your time, blood, sweat, tears or money converting 2wd to 4wd.
I'm going to paint my truck. But why should i put a 3000 paint job on it when i can get another truck cheaper with a better paint job than my truck. I'm not getting rid of this truck. At least not for a while. That's why i want to do it. It's just a long term project.