2002 4x4 conversion

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Dec 25, 2008 | 07:33 PM

mrwrench

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From: urbana il

2002 4x4 conversion

I want to install a f250 or f350 dana 60 front axle in a 2002 f250 , my question is if I have to change the steering box.

Dec 25, 2008 | 07:49 PM

Fordbronco69

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Are you replacing an existing Dana 50 with a Dana 60?

Or convertin from a 2wd to a 4wd?

Is it off a donor truck? If so Ide take EVERYTHING off the donor truck IE:Track bar, track bar bracket, srpings, spring hangers, the axle has to be the same Wheel baseas the truck as the truck its going on.

I do not have an anwser for your question but it'll bump the thread!

Dec 25, 2008 | 08:09 PM

mrwrench

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is for a 4wd conversion , I'm not sure about the splines of the steering box
thanks a lot

Dec 25, 2008 | 10:55 PM

jdecker88

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Honestly not to shoot the idea down but unless you really love this truck I would buy a 4x4 truck like yours. For the price it will take to convert your truck you it would be cheaper to buy a new one since it is a buyers market out there.

Jan 11, 2009 | 10:42 PM

bhd

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Originally Posted by jdecker88

I hear that a lot, but 2wd's have been hit harder than anything. my 2000 f250 xlt is probably worth 8500. A comperably taken care of 4wd would fetch ~12k.

that's 3500 difference, plus paying tax title crap, plus i'd still want my lift and tires, so let's say 6k total difference.

You can buy a xfer case for 500, and an axle for 1k with everything you need. The lift gets me new springs for ~500, so for 2k i'm about set. ON A TRUCK I KNOW INSIDE AND OUT....

just thinkin out loud... maybe garage wishing

Mar 19, 2009 | 04:54 PM

bhd

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Decided to do this. I'm going to start looking at "pull a parts" in the san antonio area...

Mar 19, 2009 | 07:35 PM

Mike Norwood

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Man, you can do it. I have done some fun stuff with these trucks and many others on here have as well. I honestly don't see any reason why you would even need to change the steering box if you pull the tie rod end out and not that arm.