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Oct 30, 2008 | 01:47 PM

ryan f150 4x4

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frame ?

guy's i have and 86 ford bronco that the body is toasted on can i put a f150 reg cab shortbox on the bronco frame its got all the good stuff under it a 9'' rearend 4speed manual trans and a 351w so i would like to keep it thanks for the help

Oct 30, 2008 | 03:03 PM

uncle.stosh

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I doubt the body mounts are going to line up trying to put an F150 frame on a BKO.

Especially in the rear half and the bumper/brackets will not work. The BKO brackets
are shorter.

Oct 30, 2008 | 05:18 PM

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believe or not, I'm pretty sure you can at least with the front cab and nose. The bed may be iffy but doable.

Oct 30, 2008 | 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lisagoud

believe or not, I'm pretty sure you can at least with the front cab and nose. The bed may be iffy but doable.

That's what I meant.

The front half shouldn't be a problem, but I doubt the rear body mounts are the same as a truck.

Oct 30, 2008 | 05:51 PM

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From the Doors forward should be ok.

Since the wheelbase on the Bronco is 105" and the wheelbase on the shortbed F-150 is 117", you are going to have serious problems with the back half.

Oct 31, 2008 | 12:27 AM

ryan f150 4x4

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Thanks guy thats what i needed to know

Oct 31, 2008 | 12:53 AM

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The rear cab mounts on a pickup are inside the frame, on a BKO, they are on the outside, not a big deal, just need to change out a crossmember. But, the bed is another story, you need to cut a foot out of the front of it to make it fit on there. I have seen it done, and if done properly, it doen't look half bad.