4x4 conversion
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Tuned
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From: Sabin, Mn
4x4 conversion
hey everyone. i got a question. i have a 1964 ford f100 and i am contomplating making it a 4x4 from 2wd. can i just swap in a front diff and a divorced t-case? or is ther more to it? is there a more modern truck tranny that can be swapped in place of the t98? maybe this wouold be a good situation for a autotrans/t-case swap huh?
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For my 2 cents worth, I would look at another truck that had the running gear that you would like to run and maybe needed a new body, and install your sheetmetal to that chassis.
Either way what you have in mind is a lot of work, and I feel this way could be the less complicated way to achieve it of the two.
John
Either way what you have in mind is a lot of work, and I feel this way could be the less complicated way to achieve it of the two.
John
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I gotta agree with you John, making a 4X4 out of a 4X2 is the hardest way to get a 4X4 I can think of. . . . 
That 64 body will bolt on the same wheelbase 64-72 4X4 chassis with a Live front axle set up, form what I understand. He still needs to mess with steering Column mounting. But he will have all the Crossmembers and engine mounts, and be way ahead.
Bet it will be cheaper and faster IMHO too.
FBp
That 64 body will bolt on the same wheelbase 64-72 4X4 chassis with a Live front axle set up, form what I understand. He still needs to mess with steering Column mounting. But he will have all the Crossmembers and engine mounts, and be way ahead.
Bet it will be cheaper and faster IMHO too.
FBp
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64 4x2 to 4x4 ? Chassis swap
On a 64 and older, you'll have to relocate the front cab mounts too. They are way different. I'd have to say a later chassis (78/79) is the way to go. Better brakes, better aftermarket support and so on.
For a visual look here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...d=1725&width=0
Good luck, Phil
For a visual look here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...d=1725&width=0
Good luck, Phil
Last edited by CustomCab4x4; Aug 3, 2007 at 12:32 AM.
