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Just wondering if 1977 supercab 4x4 has a 2 piece drive shaft or not, my camper special does but it's 2 wheel drive. Need to know for when I convert to 4 wheel drive. thanks for the help.
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From: Butler Pa
4wd Conversion
Do you have a lot of money and a truck load of patience 
,because thats what you will need besides a driveshaft 
. You have to change everything including the frame,because the 4wd frame is different than the 2wd frame. 
.You would be better of just selling or trading for a 79 4wd,then all you have to do is turn the key and drive on,not fite with a conversion of this magnitude 
. BE SAFE and remember(its going to be dark tonite) Tabledancer
,because thats what you will need besides a driveshaft . You have to change everything including the frame,because the 4wd frame is different than the 2wd frame. .You would be better of just selling or trading for a 79 4wd,then all you have to do is turn the key and drive on,not fite with a conversion of this magnitude . BE SAFE and remember(its going to be dark tonite) Tabledancer
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Check the links section in my web page for a page on driveshaft tech. You can also check with driveshaft shops for info.
Dancer is correct about the conversion. Check some of the numerous other threads here on 2wd to 4wd conversions.
Dancer is correct about the conversion. Check some of the numerous other threads here on 2wd to 4wd conversions.
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Your best bet would be to look under it and see if it is or not. Don't get too discouraged about a 4x4 conversion. I did one. The only thing is that it is more expensive than buying one. It has taken me 3 years, mainly because of my budget, but it can be done. Good luck, Ted
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I actually just bought a 1978 super cab 4x4 frame to put under my 1977 camper special, the frame is bare, but I also have 2 1979 f-250 4x4 frames with axles, all crossmembers and transmissions and cases, plus a boat load of other parts. Your right that it would be easier and cheaper to buy a 4 wd truck, but my camper special only has 43,000 miles on it plus a 460 with air and even cruise control. Plus I paid 500 bucks for it. other than drive shafts and a motor mount kit, I have everything to do it.
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