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Old Jan 21, 2022 | 06:06 PM
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Question will an E150 body fit on a F150 4x4 frame same year range compatible 97-03?
 
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Old Jan 21, 2022 | 06:24 PM
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Based on prior posts and E150 ownership and operation:

--Frame width is different
--steering column is in a different location

You may also find the suspension is different in front, and the axle width and spring width are different.

Not that you couldn't work your way around all that, but it would be expensive.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2022 | 10:57 PM
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Engine in the F is about centered, engine in the E is offset to the passenger side. It won’t be an easy fit. Is there a 138” wheelbase F150?

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Old Jan 22, 2022 | 05:21 AM
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There are a number of converters who can add 4wd to most any E-Series assuming the frame is in good condition. It costs upward of $10K or more, Quigley made turn-key 4wd E-Series that would carry a Ford warranty because the added components were from Ford.

Along with Quigley, U-Joint Off Road and Agile Off Road are two more.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2022 | 08:07 AM
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Check out the following link for a 4x4 swap KIT:
Ford van 4x4 converstion kit 2002 To present E150,E250 and E350 | eBay
Looks to be a very well thought out Kit.

Below is a link to WhiteFeather Conversions in my home town of Red Bluff, California:
Home | Whitefeather 4×4 Van Conversions (whitefeather4x4conversions.com)
WhiteFearher can give you helpful advice I hope.

I converted two E250 ford vans to 4wd back in the late '80's and early '90's.
Here are a few notes:
1) Power Steering box remains in place. a good thing.
2) Main crossmember under engine needs trimming to make room for the front axle assemly for a Ford Dana 44.
3) Later Jeep Wagoneer front leaf spring packs and chassis brackets make mounting a breeze to the E250 chassis.
4) Must purchase a Dynatrac sourced cross over steering arm to mount to top of pass side steering knuckle for drag link.
5) Need a flat top pass side steering knuckle (chevy sourced) to accept the bolt-on Dynatrac arm.
6) Brake hoses to calipers must be relocated lower on chassis to allow for axle droop in a twist.
7) For mounting a married transfer case, someone will need to fab up a new supporting crossmember. A piece of cake.
8) Drivelines must be sourced for front and rear. Use your local driveline shop for this.
9) You must fab up a bracket for Transfer case shift linkage to be located in a convenient spot.

Like mentioned earlier in this post, there are many differences between component locations on F150 versus E150.

You might consider a '90's full size Bronco chassis, but I would stick with modifying your E150 chassis to accept 4x4.
 
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Originally Posted by Greaser007
Check out the following link for a 4x4 swap KIT:
Ford van 4x4 converstion kit 2002 To present E150,E250 and E350 | eBay
Looks to be a very well thought out Kit.
That kit as listed looks to be one to walk away from ASAP. There is no information past minimally required eBay policy so absolutely necessary questions like who designed/built this, what installation instructions or after-sale support is offered or available and where is feedback from previous buyers?

Just something kinda sketchy about it all IMHO.
 
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