Conversion 4x2 to 4x4

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Dec 28, 2004 | 05:23 PM

nameth28

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Conversion 4x2 to 4x4

I was given a rotted out 95 f150 4x4. I have owned a '96 4x2 and always wanted to make it 4x4. Can anyone foresee any issues I might face pulling the front diff and additional components from the 95 to the 96 to make mine 4x4.
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Dec 28, 2004 | 05:49 PM

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Dec 28, 2004 | 06:36 PM

acerockola77

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There's an article in the tech articles about the swap, you might want to take a look at it.

Dec 28, 2004 | 07:46 PM

leverettq5l4

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I also have a 94 F-150 4x2 and was thinking of doing the same thing to mine. I read the tech artical and it sounds easy enough using components from a similar year truck. What I was thinking of doing was to use a T-18/NP-208 combo from an earlier truck and a solid Dana 44 from a 79 or earlier F-150. Anyone ever try it? Would there be enough clearance for a straight axle?
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Dec 29, 2004 | 02:25 AM

Egor

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Originally Posted by leverettq5l4

I think the pre 80 frames are narrower than the newer trucks, so you would have to re-weld the perches into the right place. I'm sure the straight axle would clear, but you would need a torch and welder.