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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 05:58 PM
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2wd/4wd frame difference?

Does anyone know if there is a difference in the frames of a 99-04 2wd and 4wd F250? I noticed the frame looked like it was pieced in the front, but didnt know if that was for different engines or what.
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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From what I've heard they are the same.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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That piece is called the crush zone .If at sometime your in an accident and the front frame horns are bent they can be replaced.so they say in the autobody world.most guys don't to expensive.

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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 11:23 PM
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Thanks for the info. I figured there was some good reason behind it.Also, take a look at my truck, I finally got pics. in my gallery.
Ryan
 
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 08:13 AM
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There is no difference between the 2wd and 4wd frames, only which front suspension is bolted on.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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i thought that the 4x4 had a rigid frame and 2wd dont
 
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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Well - I looked under both and they didn't look quite the same but I can't say if there was any real differences or not...
 
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Old Aug 29, 2004 | 08:55 AM
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Considering that Ford only lists one part number per wheelbase for the frames, and that people have converted their trucks to 4wd, and vice versa, I'd say there aren't any differences.
 
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