73-79 coyote swap
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They have designed all the parts for the kit you need. Hang in there -- coming soon. There is so many variables in these trucks -- very difficult to make a "one-size-fits-all". But they have planned specifically for the setup you asked about. As a matter of fact, when I picked up my frame they had just pulled a truck Coyote/2wd trans out of it.
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They have designed all the parts for the kit you need. Hang in there -- coming soon. There is so many variables in these trucks -- very difficult to make a "one-size-fits-all". But they have planned specifically for the setup you asked about. As a matter of fact, when I picked up my frame they had just pulled a truck Coyote/2wd trans out of it.
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I emailed Jason from Fat Fender Garage about a swap kit for a highboy and discussed if their F250 4wd kit would work with a Highboy's narrowed frame and got the following response:
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This was back in May. He doesn't seem to think there would be any problems.
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All ford frames in those year are 34”. They only get wider after the back of the cab to 37-38”.
We are making some kits for the 4x4 trucks. Should be ready in 30-60 days. Divorced or married transfer cases won’t matter.
"We are making some kits for the 4x4 trucks. Should be ready in 30-60 days. Divorced or married transfer cases won’t matter.
This was back in May. He doesn't seem to think there would be any problems.
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The "Low-boy" frames have the weird curved crossmember to go around steering box etc like it the picture I posted earlier. It has to be notched to clear the alternator and such.
The only option was to raise the motor to clear the crossmember, but that would require cutting the floor to clear the transmission. Better for the average person to notch the crossmember and leave cab/sheetmetal intact.
From what I have seen, all the F-150's and the 78-79 Bronco have the straight crossmember like the truck in this video. The Coyote clears it nicely.
The only option was to raise the motor to clear the crossmember, but that would require cutting the floor to clear the transmission. Better for the average person to notch the crossmember and leave cab/sheetmetal intact.
From what I have seen, all the F-150's and the 78-79 Bronco have the straight crossmember like the truck in this video. The Coyote clears it nicely.
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Looks like they have it tucked in there nicely. Hopefully the 67-77 frame rails are the same so they don't have to make a different kit. Too bad the f150 oil cooler does not look like it can be used. I read the gt filter housing will not work on f150 but I have not tried it. There are remote filter kits.
My crossmember was sacrificed for the f150 filter, crossover steering and a little breathing room.
My crossmember was sacrificed for the f150 filter, crossover steering and a little breathing room.
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My motor is in the frame.
The stock f150 exhaust manifolds fit easily.
Well, motor is in. Mounts fit perfectly, which is good cuz I have a lot invested in them. Forgot that the stock oil filter/cooler location won't work at all, so I'm ordering a remote mount setup. Still making final decision on my pulley/power steering setup while I swap to the Mustang timing cover. I'm more focused on the suspension at the moment.
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Anyone heard from fat fender lately about the engine mounts. They told me they would have them listed at the start of September but I cant find them. Dont really want to keep bothering them. Should be picking up my motor and 6r80 in two weeks. Working on a 78 ford f150 4x4 shortbed
