4 x 4 conversion question
Smokin'
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From: Aston
it won't work easily, the spring perches are not the same width and then you would also have to run 2 different wheels unless you changed the rear axle too. it will be much simpler to get the same body style donor truck
Mountain Pass
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From: Pulaski, NY
One more try - my last reply wouldn't take for some reason.
If you do a search for "Ultimate SAS project source" you will find a lot of info for Dana 44/60 swaps with either coil or leaf springs. Most of those projects have custom built spring perches, and a lot of them end up being low enough to cause front driveshaft pinion angle problems.
Also, like 96P said, you may end up with two different wheel types if you are not careful. I don't know when Ford switched from lug-centric to hub-centric wheels, but Ido know that my 97 is hub centric.
Good luck and keep us posted, I am interested in the same project.
If you do a search for "Ultimate SAS project source" you will find a lot of info for Dana 44/60 swaps with either coil or leaf springs. Most of those projects have custom built spring perches, and a lot of them end up being low enough to cause front driveshaft pinion angle problems.
Also, like 96P said, you may end up with two different wheel types if you are not careful. I don't know when Ford switched from lug-centric to hub-centric wheels, but Ido know that my 97 is hub centric.
Good luck and keep us posted, I am interested in the same project.
Smokin'
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From: Aston
Originally Posted by Freakazoid!
Also, like 96P said, you may end up with two different wheel types if you are not careful. I don't know when Ford switched from lug-centric to hub-centric wheels, but Ido know that my 97 is hub centric.
