4x4 Conversion!
#1
12-28-2005, 03:28 PM
4x4 Conversion!
Hi folks,
This is my first post here, seeing as today my father was given an 1995 F250 5-speed Turbo Diesel to work out of. The only problem is that it's 2-wheel drive.
Now I honestly tried the search feature and sifted through threads for about 20 minutes before posting so be nice! The question of the day is would it be feasible to convert it to a 4x4? Now I work on a lot of cars, but I really don't know much about Fords in general (other than this truck can go 0-60 faster than my accord!!!)
It looks like there's room to chop the driveshaft, put in a transfer case, and run an offset axel to a solid axle on the front end. Just my thoughts....
Thanks
This is my first post here, seeing as today my father was given an 1995 F250 5-speed Turbo Diesel to work out of. The only problem is that it's 2-wheel drive.
Now I honestly tried the search feature and sifted through threads for about 20 minutes before posting so be nice! The question of the day is would it be feasible to convert it to a 4x4? Now I work on a lot of cars, but I really don't know much about Fords in general (other than this truck can go 0-60 faster than my accord!!!)
It looks like there's room to chop the driveshaft, put in a transfer case, and run an offset axel to a solid axle on the front end. Just my thoughts....
Thanks
#2
12-28-2005, 03:54 PM
It's more complicated on an F-250, but not undoable. You'll need a new transmission, (or swap the tailshaft off a 4x4 ZF tranny), a transfer case, a front driveshaft, front drive axle (get a Dana 50 if you have the choice), and leaf springs and assorted spring hangers/shackles.
There's an article in the tech articles section here on FTE that goes into what you have to do for an F-150. Just keep in mind that you'll be going from coils to leafs in the front and you should have an idea of what it takes.
There's an article in the tech articles section here on FTE that goes into what you have to do for an F-150. Just keep in mind that you'll be going from coils to leafs in the front and you should have an idea of what it takes.
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12-28-2005, 06:42 PM
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12-29-2005, 07:41 AM
Originally Posted by VIVIZ3KTR
Hi folks,
This is my first post here, seeing as today my father was given an 1995 F250 5-speed Turbo Diesel to work out of. The only problem is that it's 2-wheel drive.
Now I honestly tried the search feature and sifted through threads for about 20 minutes before posting so be nice! The question of the day is would it be feasible to convert it to a 4x4? Now I work on a lot of cars, but I really don't know much about Fords in general (other than this truck can go 0-60 faster than my accord!!!)
It looks like there's room to chop the driveshaft, put in a transfer case, and run an offset axel to a solid axle on the front end. Just my thoughts....
Thanks
This is my first post here, seeing as today my father was given an 1995 F250 5-speed Turbo Diesel to work out of. The only problem is that it's 2-wheel drive.
Now I honestly tried the search feature and sifted through threads for about 20 minutes before posting so be nice! The question of the day is would it be feasible to convert it to a 4x4? Now I work on a lot of cars, but I really don't know much about Fords in general (other than this truck can go 0-60 faster than my accord!!!)
It looks like there's room to chop the driveshaft, put in a transfer case, and run an offset axel to a solid axle on the front end. Just my thoughts....
Thanks
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12-29-2005, 10:17 AM
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> would it be feasible to convert it to a 4x4
Feasible, yes, it is possible. Cost effective, no, not unless that 1995 has less then 150,000 miles on it. Otherwise you would be ahead money by just buying one 4x4 on E-Bay and selling that one 2x4.
IF I was going to spend all that time and money converting it I would not bother with anything less then an older Dana 60 for the front. That engine puts out at least 400 pounds of torque, weighes a lot more then even the 460 (1200-1400 pounds?), and with large tires it will make short work of lighter duty axles.
> but I really don't know much about Fords in general
The trucks have the front axle diff. on the driver's side so a lot of mail order sources (ex. Boyce) will not have an axle for your truck. Plus, the axle itself will probably sell for at least $1000, then you have to regear it, etc.
Feasible, yes, it is possible. Cost effective, no, not unless that 1995 has less then 150,000 miles on it. Otherwise you would be ahead money by just buying one 4x4 on E-Bay and selling that one 2x4.
IF I was going to spend all that time and money converting it I would not bother with anything less then an older Dana 60 for the front. That engine puts out at least 400 pounds of torque, weighes a lot more then even the 460 (1200-1400 pounds?), and with large tires it will make short work of lighter duty axles.
> but I really don't know much about Fords in general
The trucks have the front axle diff. on the driver's side so a lot of mail order sources (ex. Boyce) will not have an axle for your truck. Plus, the axle itself will probably sell for at least $1000, then you have to regear it, etc.
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12-29-2005, 11:32 AM
Originally Posted by rebocardo
> would it be feasible to convert it to a 4x4
Feasible, yes, it is possible. Cost effective, no, not unless that 1995 has less then 150,000 miles on it. Otherwise you would be ahead money by just buying one 4x4 on E-Bay and selling that one 2x4.
IF I was going to spend all that time and money converting it I would not bother with anything less then an older Dana 60 for the front. That engine puts out at least 400 pounds of torque, weighes a lot more then even the 460 (1200-1400 pounds?), and with large tires it will make short work of lighter duty axles.
> but I really don't know much about Fords in general
The trucks have the front axle diff. on the driver's side so a lot of mail order sources (ex. Boyce) will not have an axle for your truck. Plus, the axle itself will probably sell for at least $1000, then you have to regear it, etc.
Feasible, yes, it is possible. Cost effective, no, not unless that 1995 has less then 150,000 miles on it. Otherwise you would be ahead money by just buying one 4x4 on E-Bay and selling that one 2x4.
IF I was going to spend all that time and money converting it I would not bother with anything less then an older Dana 60 for the front. That engine puts out at least 400 pounds of torque, weighes a lot more then even the 460 (1200-1400 pounds?), and with large tires it will make short work of lighter duty axles.
> but I really don't know much about Fords in general
The trucks have the front axle diff. on the driver's side so a lot of mail order sources (ex. Boyce) will not have an axle for your truck. Plus, the axle itself will probably sell for at least $1000, then you have to regear it, etc.