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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 03:25 PM
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Alright need more help fellas. I have a 2WD 95 F-150 with the mazda 5spd. What I want to do is convert this truck to a 4WD. I don't want to use the mazda 5spd as I understand they are like a hershy bar left on your dash in the sahara! I have a 300 I-6. To do this conversion I can only do a little at a time. So I have to either swap my 2WD tranny for a 4WD tranny/transfercase/and rear drive shaft that will bolt in and wait for the axle or install the axle and wait for the tranny/transfer driveshaft. I beleive that BW 1356 is a very good transfercase. One of my big very important questions is,
1). Is there a good strong "bolt in" Transmission/transfer case combonation that will "bolt in" and utilize the existing hydraulics lines for the slave cylinder?
2). Is It possible to find a driveshaft that wont have to be cut down and just bolt right up? (my truck is a short bed if it matters).
3). Is the S5-42-Z Transmission a possible choise for this conversion?
4). Will the Z Tranny bolt up to just any year 1356?
5). What years can I find the Z tranny in?
6). How much will have to be changed on my 95 F-150 If I want to ****** out the 2WD twin traction beam bull **** and install a 78-79 solid axle Dana 44?
7). Will a F-350 axle and it's leaf spring suspension be adaptable.
8). I don't mind leafs versus springs, but is it possible to install a leaf sprung f-350 in my truck as it has the crumpled looking front frame peices?

Look yall, I know there's all kinds of good advise out there! But if I could get some STRAIGHT FORWARD HELP ON THIS MATTER BEFORE I GO CRAZY!
 
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