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Mar 21, 2020 | 10:55 PM

75 Camper Special

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4x4 Conversion

I have a 77 F150 2wd with a 460 (blown) that i am in the process of replacing with a 93 460 and E40D with t-case. What year(s) front end will fit in this truck to finish the 4x4 conversion?
Thank you in advance

Mar 21, 2020 | 11:02 PM

ford390gashog

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Get a whole rolling 4x4 chassis otherwise do a quick search on here. This swap isn't for the faint of heart as it's very involved.

Mar 22, 2020 | 11:19 AM

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Mar 22, 2020 | 11:22 AM

mikeo0o0o0

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Originally Posted by ford390gashog

Get a whole rolling 4x4 chassis otherwise do a quick search on here. This swap isn't for the faint of heart as it's very involved.

X2. It's a conversion that's been done many times, BUT, advanced fab and welding skills are involved. The frames are different between the 2 and 4WD versions. The first picture is a 2WD frame, the second, 4WD.
I'm not trying to discourage you by any means, just want you to realize what you're getting into.

It's much easier to do a chassis swap.

Mar 22, 2020 | 11:37 AM

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Thank you mike0 for the pictures. I did try to search for this but could not find it. I must be doing something wrong in the advanced search section because i get every thread with the word 4x4 or conversion in it

Mar 22, 2020 | 11:41 AM

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I was thinking more of the TTB rather than solid axle swap

Mar 22, 2020 | 11:55 AM

ford390gashog

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I was thinking more of the TTB rather than solid axle swap

If you want to swap a TTB you will be 100% on your own. Now your talking about using a newer chassis as a donor and grafting it. That's a lot of work for a terrible axle.

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Mar 23, 2020 | 04:34 AM

crazy96863

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Easier to just buy the truck you want. Plenty on the market.

Mar 23, 2020 | 11:02 AM

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That's interesting. Front leaf spring perches right? Got anymore pictures?

Jess

Mar 23, 2020 | 11:06 AM

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This has a few pictures:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Highbo...QAAOSwaSheN3tC

Mar 23, 2020 | 01:57 PM

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See here...Justin is doing a fine job on his. Excellent fab skills. This is a bump side, but you get the idea...

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19058685