Total restore & 4X4 conversion
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I did not intend to use much more than the frame from the donor truck. Maybe the rear end and all the brake lines and stuff like that. I have a complete truck I just want to put it on a 4X4 frame.
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I converted a '67 F100 to 4wd using the original 2wd frame. That is probably the route I would go if I was you.
I'd first decide if 1/2 ton running gear was good enuf for you, or if you wanted 3/4 ton or even 1 ton axles.
If 1/2 ton is good enough try to find a complete '76-'79 F150, Bronco in the bonyards and transplant the axles under your truck. If you want 3/4 ton start looking for a '76 1/2 to '79 F250 so you get the HP44 front.
I did my conversion with a free '75 F250, and I am currently searching hard for a HP44 front axle, as I am putting in a different t-case and have to make all new d-shafts again.
If you'd like some pics, let me know, I got a page with alot of build photos on it.
I'd first decide if 1/2 ton running gear was good enuf for you, or if you wanted 3/4 ton or even 1 ton axles.
If 1/2 ton is good enough try to find a complete '76-'79 F150, Bronco in the bonyards and transplant the axles under your truck. If you want 3/4 ton start looking for a '76 1/2 to '79 F250 so you get the HP44 front.
I did my conversion with a free '75 F250, and I am currently searching hard for a HP44 front axle, as I am putting in a different t-case and have to make all new d-shafts again.
If you'd like some pics, let me know, I got a page with alot of build photos on it.
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I'm in the process of the 2WD to 4WD conversion right now, and using a high pinion D44 out of a '77 F250. Taking pics and posting them in my gallery as I go:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=27717
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=27717
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Here is a link to some of my build photos.
I will be updating with more build photos, as I am re-doing my front suspension in order to try to make it ride a lil smoother, re-doing rear suspension to eliminate the 4" blocks, new front axle, 4 wheel disc brakes, NP205 tcase to replace my busted NP208.
I got quite a few parts, probably going to tackle the transfer case tomorrow and maybe build my new rear d-shaft if all goes well.
1967 Ford 4x4 Conversion
I will be updating with more build photos, as I am re-doing my front suspension in order to try to make it ride a lil smoother, re-doing rear suspension to eliminate the 4" blocks, new front axle, 4 wheel disc brakes, NP205 tcase to replace my busted NP208.
I got quite a few parts, probably going to tackle the transfer case tomorrow and maybe build my new rear d-shaft if all goes well.
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Is that going to be rugged enough to hold up w/ rough 4x4in?
Also what about mounting the transfer case?
Also what about mounting the transfer case?
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I looked at some early Highboys yesterday, they have a simple bracket riveted to the bottom of the frame horn to hold the front eye of the leaf spring where the later ones like I got ('77) are a little more complex and are bolted to the frame from the bottom as well as the sides (the frame is boxed in right at the end).
I'm trying to decide right now whether to box the frame from the cross member forward and use the later mounts that I already have or just get some of the simple early mounts and bolt them to the open frame rails.
As for the T-case, I'm using a late model ('85) married T-case mounted on a C6 which is simply suspended off the back of the tranny and has no extra mount. A divorced T-case would require its' own crossmember. I haven't looked at them too closely as I've been planning to use this married tranny-/T-case all along.
I'm trying to decide right now whether to box the frame from the cross member forward and use the later mounts that I already have or just get some of the simple early mounts and bolt them to the open frame rails.
As for the T-case, I'm using a late model ('85) married T-case mounted on a C6 which is simply suspended off the back of the tranny and has no extra mount. A divorced T-case would require its' own crossmember. I haven't looked at them too closely as I've been planning to use this married tranny-/T-case all along.
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