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Old Feb 18, 2025 | 07:14 AM
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06 engine in 03 body?

I found a 2003 6.0 FX4 DRW with blown engine for $2000 CAD and just wondering if my 06 6.0 engine would be a fairly straightforward swap or not?




 
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Old Feb 19, 2025 | 08:49 AM
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Good question. I think the main concern would be the wiring. That and you'll have to fab-up a new pitman arm if you want to use the new steering gear box. You'll also have the much wider turn radius to think about, but it is a nice looking truck based on the one picture.
 
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Usually, the people who own later 2005+ vehicles decry the early left spring suspension for the feel and turning radius. Electronically, I believe everything can be switched over.
 
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I was thinking (while trying not to hurt myself) you would have all the parts off the 06 to do a front end conversion on the 03.
 
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Originally Posted by Fuzzpuss
I was thinking (while trying not to hurt myself) you would have all the parts off the 06 to do a front end conversion on the 03.
That 03 dually F350 I can get for $1800 CAD, but it's 2500kms away in a remote Quebec village and sadly I can't spare the time to go fetch it which I know 100% I'll regret for a while lol. Add says engine not working, but was last summer so I'd venture it's a hpop leak or something simple like ipr/icp. Somebody will snag it soon though
 
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If you can find someone to haul it, you could use that cost to maybe talk them down on price. If you're ok with buying it sight unseen anyway.
 
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