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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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im getting ready for my 4x4 swap and im just wondering what the difference b/t the 2wd and 4wd radius arms are?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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anyone? dont really wanna unbolt my whole front end to find out if they work or not
 
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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It depends on the year of the truck, but generaly speeking. 4x4 axles are larger and shaped differantly than 2wd axles, were the radius arm ataches.
 
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i have a 96 f150 and just want to be sure before i buy new radius arms
 
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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On a 96 I'm really not sure. I bet if you call the dealer they could tell you if it is the same part number.
 
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went to the stealership today and they said the 2wd and 4wd part numbers were the same so thats 1 less thing i gotta buy
 
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One down, many to go I'm sure. Good luck and have fun with it.
 
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