crewcab advice 2wd conversion
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crewcab advice 2wd conversion
I'm trying to decide which route to go to convert a 1977 f350 2wd long bed crew cab to 4wd. I was going to skin the inside crossmember out and weld in the f150 4x4 crossmember so I'd have a coil front suspension. Unfortunately after tearing the truck down I discovered the frame was bent from the front cab mount forward. I don't want to spend the money to have it but back straight, just not cost effective. So the options I'm considering are:
1. Keep original frame and graft the 78-79 f250 4wd front frame section on.
2. Use a 78-79 supercab chasis.
3. Start fresh with a 2wd crewcab short box frame and weld in the f150 crossmember and do the coil spring set up.
I have all of the parts to do any of the above. I like the supercab route but I haven't seen pics of someone redoing the rear cab mounts so I'm hesitant to go that way knowing I'll have to spend a lot of money having a bed shortened. Ultimately the truck will go up for sale. I'd appreciate any pics and suggestions.
1. Keep original frame and graft the 78-79 f250 4wd front frame section on.
2. Use a 78-79 supercab chasis.
3. Start fresh with a 2wd crewcab short box frame and weld in the f150 crossmember and do the coil spring set up.
I have all of the parts to do any of the above. I like the supercab route but I haven't seen pics of someone redoing the rear cab mounts so I'm hesitant to go that way knowing I'll have to spend a lot of money having a bed shortened. Ultimately the truck will go up for sale. I'd appreciate any pics and suggestions.
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In the end, stick with 3/4- or 1-ton components. I'd do #1 - the graft. Them fishplates better be stout with excellent weld penetration.
In the end, stick with 3/4- or 1-ton components. I'd do #1 - the graft. Them fishplates better be stout with excellent weld penetration.
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