4x4 chasis differences

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Jul 19, 2001 | 01:24 PM

dprasse

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4x4 chasis differences

I have 1966 2wd cab , box , radiator support and fenders .
I wish to set these on a 4x4 chasis .
I do not like the floor/steering column of my 66 4x4
( 61-64 style ) .

Has anyone else done this ?

What frame widths are the same as the '66 2wd ?

Thank You

dave Prasse
Freeport , IL
'65 F100 2wd ( parts truck )
'66 F250 2wd ( been in the family since '66 , my High School
Sweeitie since '79 :-) )
'66 F250 4x4 ( parts truck )
'78 F150 2wd ( latest toy -- 460 powered :-) )

Jul 19, 2001 | 05:41 PM

billyb

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4x4 chasis differences

if memory sreves me, the front crossmember has to be unriveted, the frame spread and the crossmember moved to accomodate the axle.
on 80-96, it is a bolt in swap.

Jul 20, 2001 | 10:29 AM

duckdon

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4x4 chasis differences

You should have no problem dropping the cab and front clip on any 1/2 ton chassis from 67-79. The rear of the frame under the bed does come in different widths in the later years and the wheel base will change a little. almost everything will bolt right up. I have put a 65 (2x)cab on a 77 (4x)chassis and almost everything was a direct fit.

Jul 20, 2001 | 02:23 PM

dprasse

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4x4 chasis differences

Thanks for the help ...
I'll start looking for a chassis .
I'll be using this for Street Stock Truck pulling ,so
I'll be using a 3/4 chassis .

does anyone know ...
could I just use a newer front axle/steering box on my old frame?
Then I could use my 66 3/4 ton 4x4 frame with my 2wd body parts.

dP

Jul 21, 2001 | 02:28 PM

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