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Old May 1, 2007 | 11:56 PM
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i have a 72 2wd f-350 that i am pondering on turning into a rock crawler. i am aware that i will need to change out alot of items on it but i am wondering if any one has ever taken a 2wd and made it into a 4wd. i am hoping to keep it a coil over in the front end but i am unsure if i even want to attempt the project.
 
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Old May 2, 2007 | 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by whereabouts2
i have a 72 2wd f-350 that i am pondering on turning into a rock crawler. i am aware that i will need to change out alot of items on it but i am wondering if any one has ever taken a 2wd and made it into a 4wd. i am hoping to keep it a coil over in the front end but i am unsure if i even want to attempt the project.
Before you start, consider the amount of labor it will take, and the costs involved. Figure a minimum of $5,000.00 to start. Add another $5,000.00 if you have someone else do the work. I doubt you'll be happy with the results. An F350 is too long and too heavy. For 10 grand you can buy a better vehicle more suited for rock climbing. A Ford Bronco.
 
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Old May 2, 2007 | 04:52 AM
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I agree with Bill, I just happened by a tv show this weekend and they quoted that about 108" was best for rock crawling. I don't know if it was for that location that the size thing was best or overall. The F350 is much longer than that.

For what it's worth.

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Old May 3, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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Hi and welcome!

My first thought as well was that it's too long for a rock crawler...but as for converting a 4X2 to 4X4, it can be done, I'm doing it to a '72 right now as a No. Cal. chapter project. We'll be using ours as a mud drag truck. But keeping it coils...that might be a bit more difficult.
 
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