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HEY GUYS IM NEW HERE AND I HAVE A COUPLE OF QUESTION. 1... I AM LOOKING AT A 73 FORD TRUCK IT IS 2 WHEEL DRIVE AND I WANT TO CONVERT IT TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE WILL THE SPRING MATCH FROM THE 4WD TO THE 2WD. 2... I HAVE A ANOTHER 2WD DRIVE FRAME IT IS LIKE A 80S MODEL ARE THE FRAME THE SAME OR DIFFERENT THE TRUCK IM LOOKING AT IS A LONG WHEEL BASE BUT IM WANTING A SHORT WHEEL BASE AND THE FRAME I GOT IT A SHORT JUST NEED BACK BED. 3... IM READING A LOT OF MIXED INFO ABOUT THE 360 THE TRUCK IM LOOKING AT HAS A 360 IS IT WORTH RUNNING OR DO I NEED TO MOD IT IM WORRIED ABOUT GAS IM NOT LOOKING FOR 18MPH BUT I WOULD LIKE TO GET FROM 10 TO 12 IS IT POSSIBLE WITH THE 360 HELP ME OUT PLEASE BEFORE I GO CRAZY http://images.ford-trucks.com/forums...lies2/sad2.gif WHAT I WANT TO END UP WITH IS 73 SHORT WHEEL BASE 4X4 LITTLE LIFT TO CLEAR 33S TO PULL MY BOAT AND HUNT NOT FOR A DAILY DRIVER I HAVE A MUSTANG FOR THAT ALL INFO IS APPRICIATED
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1. People are gonna tell you it can be done but you're better off to buy at 4X4 frame because of the front diff and crossmember issues with the big crossmember that the 2wd has.
2. The frames are totally different from the 73 to the 80's. With that said the TTB that is on the 80's 4x4's will bolt into the 2wd I-beam spots. So converting an 80's truck from 2wd to 4x4 would be much easier. Check out the 80-96 forum for more info on that.
3. Don't know anything about the 360, but I'm sure someone will let you know something about that.
Good luck with what ever you decide to do.
2. The frames are totally different from the 73 to the 80's. With that said the TTB that is on the 80's 4x4's will bolt into the 2wd I-beam spots. So converting an 80's truck from 2wd to 4x4 would be much easier. Check out the 80-96 forum for more info on that.
3. Don't know anything about the 360, but I'm sure someone will let you know something about that.
Good luck with what ever you decide to do.
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From: Hoffman
yes a 4x4 conversion can be done but it is a lot more work then needed. it will **** you off for sure. so if you got time money and patince then it is a good chalanging project. but there is alot incorporated with converting to a 4x4. the 360 is an excellent engine you can get that kind of milage but you are going to have to keep you foot out of it. but i assure you the 360 is a very very good engine dont let one persons engine neglect of maintance turn you away
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Welcome Whiplashed, yes the 360 is a good motor, tuned up it will do just fine, and get ok mpg for a truck, 11-13 I don't think would be hard, keeping your foot out of it is the hard part, for me at least! And yes, UNLESS you have loads of time and are looking for a project, I would scour around and look for a 4x4 frame with a shot body, and then put the time into making the adjustments you would like.
Welcome again to FTE
Joe
Welcome again to FTE
Joe
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Aluminum 4 barrel intake and carb plus Headers will wake that beast up.
Stick with the points until you replace the engine or rebuild it and then look at upgrading to Duraspark or MSD/ Accel
Josh
Stick with the points until you replace the engine or rebuild it and then look at upgrading to Duraspark or MSD/ Accel
Josh
