Any chassis changes after 86?
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Any chassis changes after 86?
I have a 86 F150 4X4 that was wrecked when I bought it. The driver slid into a light pole just behind the cab, catching the left rear wheel, ripping the axle from the chassis pulling it back about 5 inches, while tossing the rear drive shaft and busting the transfer case.
My question is, were there any chassis changes after 86 to the mid 90s? I am kicking around using the 351W engine with a 4wd AOD/transfer case that I have and putting 66 sheet metal on it. That engine is a crate engine with 49,000 miles on it and I don't like the idea of starting a project that could have a bent axle, and may buy a newer truck for the chassis that I could bolt the front axle to.
Thanks for any tips.
John
My question is, were there any chassis changes after 86 to the mid 90s? I am kicking around using the 351W engine with a 4wd AOD/transfer case that I have and putting 66 sheet metal on it. That engine is a crate engine with 49,000 miles on it and I don't like the idea of starting a project that could have a bent axle, and may buy a newer truck for the chassis that I could bolt the front axle to.
Thanks for any tips.
John
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Overall the frames are the same. Some have different holes or crossmembers here and there, for different options like two piece driveshafts and different tranny combos. Any frame you do get can be made to work if you do need to rob the odd bracket here and there from the other truck.
Major differences are the f250 4wd has leaf springs in the front, and has a different frame in the front. 4wd frames use 3 inch wide rear leaf springs, so the brackets are different than 2wd drive spring hangers which use 2.5 inch wide springs. But these can be removed and swapped around, the holes line up.
Major differences are the f250 4wd has leaf springs in the front, and has a different frame in the front. 4wd frames use 3 inch wide rear leaf springs, so the brackets are different than 2wd drive spring hangers which use 2.5 inch wide springs. But these can be removed and swapped around, the holes line up.
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Thanks Dave, I don't know the later trucks like I do 65-79 and wanted to seek out any pittfalls in advance should I find a later chassis to work with.
I have been warned about earlier 80s chassis being very religious.
Any more tips?
John
I have been warned about earlier 80s chassis being very religious.
Any more tips?
John
