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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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1988 van Frame

Are the frames different on the 1988 E150,250,350 or the same?

Was wondering if some of the heavier components would bolt onto my E150.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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What components are you talking about?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Springs, axles, etc.

Was thinking I might get a rusty 4X4 van for parts and convert mine down the road.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 04:03 AM
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1986 E-350 diesel
1992 E-250 former Quigley (now scrap)
1995 E-350 now 4wd

all 3 same width...I just swapped all the rears around.
I just did the rusted out 92 Quigley drivetrain under my mint 95 Clubwagon.
all three rears are the same width
I think the 150 frame is not as wide as 250 and 350.
Measure yours and post....
P.S....DEFINATLY get a donor van...I was going to do this CONVERSION from an
F series truck but now that I see the differences that I did not even think about and all the MONEY saved...good luck...Al
 
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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On the F-series the main difference between the frame is that the thickness of the metal itself. Unless you get a caliper out it is not obvious on the older models. Same with the 2x4 and 4x4 versions of the BII and Ranger. All the bolt holes are in the same place, it is just the metal on the frame is thicker with the outside dimensions being the same or very close.

You should be able to bolt from a E-250 to a E-150.
 
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