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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 02:44 AM
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frame swap need advice

Ive got a 1992 f150 4.9 ext cab sitting on 35's currently that I was planning on doing a 6bt and SAS...but I am afraid that the frame will have issues. Recently a friend gave me a f350 with no tranny or motor, but still has the front and rear axles. my question is can my ext cab f150 fit on a regular cab f350 frame? The truck is in near pristine condition.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 07:06 AM
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It is not a direct swap, although with fab skills you can make anything work (in this situation, a lot of work).

what power level are you interested in for your f150? It's very highly likely that a 4bt is a better choice and just leave the frame alone.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 12:25 AM
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The F150 frame is longer.
What year F350?

Also, it's a supercab not extented cab. There's a blue oval on the grille, not a bowtie.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bbf385
The F150 frame is longer.
What year F350?

Also, it's a supercab not extented cab. There's a blue oval on the grille, not a bowtie.
sorry, I was more PC about this stuff when I was in my early 20’s. If I can afford it nowadays... I drive it although I tend to always end up with a Ford... have had a 79 Bronco for over 15 years
 
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 02:07 PM
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Ok, what about your power goals? If what you want is stock, or near stock, 6bt, a turned up 4bt is a much better choice because of the weight. Power will be the same and you won't need to beef up the frame.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by BalootheBronco
my question is can my ext cab f150 fit on a regular cab f350 frame?
As a bolt on, no. Rear cab mounts will be in a different place.
 
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