Chassis
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Chassis
Guys I know the chassis on the older trucks are different widths between the 2wd and the 4X4, but don't know if it holds true today.
I need to know if Ford kept that idea going or do they share the same width measurements after 79.
Thanks for any info.
John
I need to know if Ford kept that idea going or do they share the same width measurements after 79.
Thanks for any info.
John
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Come on Guys, someone here has to know if the 4X4 chassis are the same width as 2wd and I'll be year specific 88. I know that up to 79 they were different.
I bought a 88 swb F150 4X4 and need a lwb, I am wondering if I can buy a 2wd lwb truck and use the 4x4 axles under it.
John
I bought a 88 swb F150 4X4 and need a lwb, I am wondering if I can buy a 2wd lwb truck and use the 4x4 axles under it.
John
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Yeah I think so. I am pretty sure that from 77 up, they used the same widths. At least for the f150s. And the ttb years, they should be identical. There have been a few 4x4 swaps done using a 2wd frame, and 4wd ttb stuff. I used to have a favorite where a guy did this, and it turned out sweet. If you have a lineup on a good 2wd frame, you should be fine. Ted
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Thanks guys, it was 80 that Ford changed a lot on the pickups, and I have never owned one that new. The front half of the chassis are the same from 65 to 79 and Ford used a narrower chassis for 4X4s during that time period.
I built my 66 for cruising and not for pulling. The 88 4X4 came up on a DWI auction, and has most of what I need for pulling my trailer. The 88 body has driver side damage and is a swb. I have another 66 lwb disassembled. I am kicking around the idea of building that sheetmetal on a 4X4 frame, but I'll need a longer chassis.
thanks for the feedback
John
I built my 66 for cruising and not for pulling. The 88 4X4 came up on a DWI auction, and has most of what I need for pulling my trailer. The 88 body has driver side damage and is a swb. I have another 66 lwb disassembled. I am kicking around the idea of building that sheetmetal on a 4X4 frame, but I'll need a longer chassis.
thanks for the feedback
John
