87' thru 96' frames same??
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87' thru 96' frames same??
Are the frames the same on 87' thru 96' trucks? As far as F150 short wheelbase 4WD, frames and F250 short wheelbase frames, not referring to F250 HD or F350.
If so are the 87' - 96" F150 & F250 short SWB frames the same?
Reason I ask is I have a 92' F150 SWB that will be slowly be getting a 9" rear end, SAS, flatbed build and will be stripping down to frame, sand blasting & painting it etc...
If the frames are the same, I'll pick u a frame and build it up then when finished, swap cab onto it. My cab is in excellent condition. This way will have use of current truck till ready to swap cab.
Cheers, Allen
If so are the 87' - 96" F150 & F250 short SWB frames the same?
Reason I ask is I have a 92' F150 SWB that will be slowly be getting a 9" rear end, SAS, flatbed build and will be stripping down to frame, sand blasting & painting it etc...
If the frames are the same, I'll pick u a frame and build it up then when finished, swap cab onto it. My cab is in excellent condition. This way will have use of current truck till ready to swap cab.
Cheers, Allen
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Sometime in the obs (92-96) trucks they went with the crimple in the front end of the frame for a crash zone (my 92 F150 has it) where as the bricknose (87-91) don't have it (my 88 and brothers 91 f150 don't have it).
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Ok I remember reading about the crumple zone, my 92' has it.
It wouldn't make a difference as far as using 92' can & front end parts on a 87'-91 would it?
Are the F150 & F250 frames the same 87' -96'?
Cheers, Allen
It wouldn't make a difference as far as using 92' can & front end parts on a 87'-91 would it?
Are the F150 & F250 frames the same 87' -96'?
Cheers, Allen
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From what I understand it will still all bolt up the same minus the bumper will need custom mounts if I remember correctly.
All F250s don't have crumple zone if I remember correctly. Otherwise yes they are the same between F150s.
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All F250s don't have crumple zone if I remember correctly. Otherwise yes they are the same between F150s.
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Ok good, I'm not wanting a F250 frame, it's just so if I find a F250 SWB frame before or cheaper than a F150 one I can use it.
The leaf springs in front aren't an issue as I'll be using coil spring front and welding in coil spring buckets anyway.
Cheers, Allen
The leaf springs in front aren't an issue as I'll be using coil spring front and welding in coil spring buckets anyway.
Cheers, Allen
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Ok so it's better if I get a 92-97 frame to keep things as uncomplicated as possible.
92-97 is probably more readily available so not really an issue, but good to know what to use.
Cheers, Allen
92-97 is probably more readily available so not really an issue, but good to know what to use.
Cheers, Allen
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I think only the half tons got the crunchy front end. Everything over that stayed with plain frame rails up front.
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as Brad said, if you plan on using 250 front suspension you need a 150 frame. 150 uses coil springs, and 250 uses leaf springs on the 4X4.
250 2 wheel drive had coil springs, but there was never a 250 short wheel base made.
250 2 wheel drive had coil springs, but there was never a 250 short wheel base made.
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