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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 12:20 PM
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I am wanting to do a 4wd conversion to a f-100 but need some info on the bronco's front axel first. I do not know what they called the axel but it is like the twin ibeam setup. I need to know distance between backing plates and between the bolts that hold the axel to the frame. Can anyone help??
 
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 07:42 AM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 08-Aug-02 AT 08:43 AM (EST)]Check out Mustang's "What's wrong with the TTB" in 87-96 trucks and vans forum. It contains a lot of info on the 4wd conversion. You might have to search for it, though.

By the way, the 4wd front axle is called a Twin Traction Beam or TTB and the 2wd axle is called Twin I-Beam or TIB.

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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 09:56 AM
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If you are going to do the work to convert a vehicle the 4wd, take the time to do it right the first time, find yourself a solid front axel like a dana 44, found under the front of the 78-79 ford broncos, this is the only way to go for this conversion. Do not put TTB in front of that truck, you will regret it.
I hope this helps
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 10:46 AM
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I do not want the solid axel height though. I just want it there for winter driving and the occsional trip through the yard with a trailer
 
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 11:35 AM
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With all the work and parts you will have to find I think I would sell the F100 and buy a F-150 4x4....Just my 2 cents!!!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 05:17 PM
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I can measure those for you tomorrow, if the measurements from an 84 full size will help you. I'll send what you need tomorrow night -

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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 05:31 PM
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