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Apr 8, 2014 | 05:40 AM

Nmittlesdorf

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4wd conversion question

I have a 86 2wd f250 with a 6.9l idi w/4speed and I have a 85 f150 4wd inline w/4 speed I was wondering how hard it would be to make the f250 4wd and before you ask why the f 150 has a broken frame

Apr 8, 2014 | 05:52 AM

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You would need a heavier duty front axle, get rid of the springs,unless you steal some from a diesel van, and then all of the other typical swap issues.

Apr 8, 2014 | 06:10 AM

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I know the front axle won't last long I'm basically asking the question for the tranny swap and brackets etc I'm still lookin for a Dana 60

Apr 8, 2014 | 06:14 AM

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Uhm I don't think you'll like a t18 if your used to a t19, but you'll need 4x4, unless you want to divorce it. Obviously driveshafts both ways.
The 4x4 linkage, and hole in your floor.
Uhm let me think here for a minute

Apr 8, 2014 | 06:19 AM

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So there is nt a way to mate the t19 to the transfer case

Apr 8, 2014 | 06:50 AM

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I can not say for certain that there is or isn't a difference between the 4x4 and 2wD t18/19.
I feel like either way the dang thing has a a spline in the front of the t case and maybe back of transmission

Apr 8, 2014 | 06:55 AM

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Well the guy only wants 650 for the whole truck 85 4wd regular cab short bed I might just buy it for the bed and part it out to get my money back

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Apr 8, 2014 | 07:05 AM

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How much could I get for the engine it runs and everything

Apr 8, 2014 | 07:15 AM

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It all depends on condition. They have a cult following almost like ford. I love my motor as much as I do my truck. I would seal a spare 300 in over a 302 or 351 any day. But that's me.

Apr 8, 2014 | 07:19 AM

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So what your saying is I can't go wrong with a $650 truck that the only mechanical thing wrong is the frame is bent cracked / broken

Apr 8, 2014 | 07:22 AM

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In my opinion, yes.
You either have a full parts truck, or a easy fix and beater.
I blew my rings in cylinder #1 8k ago, towed ,10k 400miles and have no issues except a little extra blowing and this is with the stock 1 bel intake and log exhaust. I'm putting money into my rebuild and a 5speed.swap.