2wd to 4wd conversion
Fleet Mechanic
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From: The boonies by Dallas OR
We have problems with people that are from east of the Rockies coming here in the winter time and figure we can drive in snow no problem. The biggest problem is the snow where they are from is drier its sticky so your tires bite into it. Here its wet and heavy you make a snow ball and throw it at somebody its like throwing a rock at somebody its hard.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: The boonies by Dallas OR
Plus sooperdoodys front axles have the unit bearings that are $300 instead of $20.
Posting Guru
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have a question i have spent too much money swapping my truck over from 2wd to four wheel drive i have installed a 6 inch lift the chicken wing dana front axle 3inch blocks in the back with add a leafs the truck is a 1994 ford f150 4x2 sport is with m5r2 trans will a 4x4 tail housing and transfer case i bought used out of a 1993 f150 4x4 fit this truck or is the shafts inside a 2wd and 4wd m5r2 trans different please help me with this or direct me to somewhere on this site that can any help will be greatly appreciated
Fleet Mechanic
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From: The boonies by Dallas OR
You can do "anything" it is only how hard you try.
A 65 would have had a divorced T-case. That's probably the easy route.
A 65 would have had a divorced T-case. That's probably the easy route.
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From: Wyoming
If you want something a little more recent, you can check out mine...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ng-d-50-a.html
I cant say with certainty that they did or didnt make the 350 4-wheel drive in that year. I would have to say they did, cause I have even seen 89 F-350 dually's with 4-wheel drive. As for donor parts, stick from 87-97.. If you have any questions, hit me up!
Fleet Mechanic
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From: MD
This is kind of an old thread.. Dont know if these same people frequent! LOL!
If you want something a little more recent, you can check out mine...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ng-d-50-a.html
I cant say with certainty that they did or didnt make the 350 4-wheel drive in that year. I would have to say they did, cause I have even seen 89 F-350 dually's with 4-wheel drive. As for donor parts, stick from 87-97.. If you have any questions, hit me up!
If you want something a little more recent, you can check out mine...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ng-d-50-a.html
I cant say with certainty that they did or didnt make the 350 4-wheel drive in that year. I would have to say they did, cause I have even seen 89 F-350 dually's with 4-wheel drive. As for donor parts, stick from 87-97.. If you have any questions, hit me up!
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Tuned
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This. My crew cab dually used to get stuck in wet grass. My SRW 1 ton digs right thru. Even when I had the 4x4 dually i got stuck alot just spinning on the top.
Lead Driver
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From: Senoia, GA
1978-79 F-350 and some F-250 (Snofighter and High GVW packages)
1986-88 F-350 with dual rear wheels (DRW)
1988-91.5 F-350 with single rear wheels (SRW)
1992-95 F-350 (all) (balljoint)
1996.5-98 F-350 (all) (balljoint)
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Pirate4x4.Com - Extreme Four Wheel Drive
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Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Thomasville, GA
I did the opposite to mine. Dually axle (non cab and chassis) bolts right in on the rear. If 4x4 you will need dually hubs or spacers in front.
Hotshot
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From: Thomasville, GA
Not sure on the Excursion. If it is coil spring front, you might be able to swap in a '05+ front axle pretty easily since they switched to coil springs on the 4x4's that year.